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  • May 2024

  • Tue 21

    Spark Mentorship Program Graduation

    May 21, 2024 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI) 17 Briden Street, Worcester, MA, United States

    Join MBI and Venture Forum in congratulating our first ever cohort of Spark participants on their "graduation!"   Join us on Tue May 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM at MBI for a night of celebration and achievement. We will honor our mentors and mentees during a small "ceremony" and then end the festivities with some […]

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  • Wed 22

    Lunch & Learn: Strategic Planning

    May 22, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    WorcLab 44 Portland Street 4th Floor, Worcester, MA, United States

    Come join us at WorcLab Incubator & Coworking space for an interactive session on strategic planning. Whether you're an established entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to take their business to the next level. Our speaker, Mike Mitchell, is a seasoned strategist with over 30 years of experience. Mike specializes in project management […]

  • June 2024

  • Wed 5

    Celebrate the Mentor Match Cohort at Greater Good Brewery

    June 5, 2024 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Greater Good Taproom

    Celebrate the success of the first Mentor Match Program at the Greater Good Imperial Brewery.  The reception will be held on June 5th from 5:30 t0 7:30 PM at Greater Good's Taproom & Kitchen, located at 55 Millbrook St #2804, Worcester, MA 01606.      

  • Wed 12

    The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity

    June 12, 2024 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI) 17 Briden Street, Worcester, MA, United States

    Join us for our 2nd panel discussion on AI, “The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity” co-hosted by the The Venture Forum, WPI Business Development Lab and Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI). A panel of experts in will discuss the latest concepts and real life applications of AI as it applies to cybersecurity.   Register on Eventbrite: […]

    Free
  • September 2024

  • Thu 19

    AI: Smart Solutions in Daily Business Operations

    September 19, 2024 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI) 17 Briden Street, Worcester, MA, United States

    Join us for our 3rd discussion on AI, “AI: Smart Solutions in Daily Business Operations” co-hosted by the The Venture Forum, and Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI). A panel of experts will offer ideas on how AI can be used in everyday business to help improve productivity.  There will be time to ask questions, and opportunity […]

    Free
  • October 2024

  • Mon 21

    The Power of Mentoring – EVENT CANCELED

    October 21, 2024 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Redemption Rock Brewery 333 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA, United States

    We regret to say that this event is not going to be held in October. Please watch for our future events!   Join us for The Power of Mentoring event! Are you looking to learn about the impact of mentorship in your personal and professional life? Look no further! At this event, we will explore […]

    Free
  • Thu 24

    Lunch & Learn: Critical Thinking in Business

    October 24, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    WorcLab 44 Portland Street 4th Floor, Worcester, MA, United States

    Learn How to Enhance Your Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills. Come join us at WorcLab Incubator & Coworking space for an interactive session on critical thinking. Whether you're an established entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to take their business to the next level. Our speaker, David Morse, has over 30 years of experience […]

  • November 2024

  • Tue 19
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    5 Minute Pitch Competition

    November 19, 2024 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Off The Rails 90 Commercial Street, Worcester, MA, United States

    The 5-minute pitch is a unique mentoring program that invites entrepreneurs with a business model or technological innovation to present two pitches to a live audience of peers, business professionals, mentors, and potential investors. Entrepreneurs present the first pitch as a dry run with no prep from mentors. Post-pitch they are matched with an expert […]

  • January 2025

  • Tue 21

    Lunch & Learn: Designing User-Centered Products

    January 21, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    WorcLab 44 Portland Street 4th Floor, Worcester, MA, United States

    Come join us at WorcLab for an interactive lunch and learn session focused on the essential principles of user-centered design. Whether you're an established entrepreneur or just starting, this event is perfect for anyone looking to ensure that their startup is on the right track from day one. Our speaker, Robert Irwin, is an accomplished industrial designer, inventor, […]

  • April 2025

  • Tue 8

    StartUp Week Worcester

    April 8, 2025 @ 8:00 AM - April 10, 2025 @ 5:00 PM
    Multiple Locations

    Startup Week Worcester is a multi-day event celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation in Central Massachusetts. Presented by M&T Bank and hosted by Auxilium Worcester and the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, the event highlights Worcester’s past, present, and future as a hub for startups and business growth. Throughout the week, attendees can explore Worcester’s key innovation […]

  • May 2025

  • Tue 13

    Lunch & Learn: HR Essentials for Startups

    May 13, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    WorcLab 44 Portland Street 4th Floor, Worcester, MA, United States

    Come join us at WorcLab for an interactive lunch and learn session focused on building the HR foundation your startup needs to grow and thrive. company policies, this session is designed to help early-stage teams scale with confidence. Our speaker, Jeff Bennett, brings deep experience in human capital strategy through his work at Insperity, a leading provider of HR […]

  • Thu 29

    From Half-Baked to Validated: An Ideation Workshop

    Featured May 29, 2025 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI) 17 Briden Street, Worcester, MA, United States

    From Half-Baked to Validated: An Interactive Workshop to Turn Your Idea into Customer Traction Overview: In this hands-on workshop led by experienced founders and venture development experts, VentureForum will guide you through a proven process to identify and test the core assumptions underpinning your venture concept, move beyond gut feelings and gain the clarity needed […]

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