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SUMMARY:Women Connect- A Nexus Maine community (coffee networking meetup)
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your morning with coffee + conversation. Join us for a casual meetup with other women. Small group convos on topics you care about: leadership\, burnout\, motherhood\, entrepreneurship\, and more. No prep needed—just show up\, grab coffee\, and dive in. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/women-connect-a-nexus-maine-community-coffee-networking-meetup/
LOCATION:Maine Center\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:The First $1M: Navigating Early Stage Fundraising in Maine
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel on navigating early stage fundraising in Maine\, including panelists from Maine Technology Institute\, Coastal Ventures\, Maine Angels\, Maine Venture Fund\, and Ocean House Consulting.\nSpeakers:\n\nTom Kittredge\, Senior Investment Officer\, Maine Technology Institute\nBlaine Grimes\, President\, Ocean House Consulting\nKevin McDonough\, Investor\, Maine Angels\nNina Scheepers\, Principal\, Maine Venture Fund\nChandler Jones\, Managing Director\, CEI Ventures
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/the-first-1m-navigating-early-stage-fundraising-in-maine/
LOCATION:Maine Center\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T103000
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SUMMARY:Responsible AI: Balancing Innovation and Accountability
DESCRIPTION:As AI-powered products and services become more prevalent\, startups face critical decisions about how to build and deploy AI responsibly. While the AI landscape at times may feel like the “wild west\,” we will ask whether a responsible approach can be a differentiator or an inhibitor. This panel brings together startup founders\, a researcher specializing in responsible AI\, and an investor to explore the ethical\, regulatory\, and practical challenges of AI development.\n\nPanelists will discuss strategies for balancing innovation with fairness\, transparency\, and accountability—while also considering investor expectations\, customer trust\, and evolving compliance landscapes. Attendees will gain actionable insights on integrating responsible AI principles into their business models and tech stack from day one.\n\nSpeakers: \n\nBurak Sezen\, Partner at 6ixth Event Capital\nDr. Mahsan Nourani\, Research Assistant Professor\, Khoury College of Computer Science and the Roux Institute\, Northeastern University\nSonia Cook-Broen\, Founder\, TheTechMargin\nThomas Law\, Founder and CEO of Oak AI\nModerator: Gabriel Harp\, Head of Business Partnerships\, Oak AI
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/responsible-ai-considerations-for-developing-and-deploying-ai-in-your-startup/
LOCATION:Maine Center\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T113000
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SUMMARY:Financial Modeling Made Easy 3.0
DESCRIPTION:This two-part workshop demystifies financial modeling for founders\, operators\, and early-stage teams. Part one lays the foundation with essential theory—what investors really want to see\, common modeling traps\, and how to structure a model that tells a clear\, data-backed story. Part two is an interactive session that walks participants through real-world scenarios and modeling pitfalls\, equipping them with practical tools to build smarter\, simpler models that support strategic decision-making and create aligned teams.
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/financial-modeling-made-easy-2-0/
LOCATION:Maine Center\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Startup Maine":MAILTO:info@startupmaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T130000
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SUMMARY:Maine Angels & FAME: Invite-Only Lunch for Accredited Investors (Please fill out form to receive official invitation)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) and the Maine Angels for a invite-only lunch event at Startup Maine Week for accredited investors. Please fill out this form to receive an official invitation. \n\nDate: May 21st\, 12-1pm \nEvent Address: Location forthcoming
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/maine-angels-fame-lunch-for-accredited-investors-please-fill-out-form-to-receive-official-invitation/
LOCATION:Maine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T133000
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SUMMARY:What's It Really Like To Work at a Startup?
DESCRIPTION:What’s it really like to work at a startup? \nJoin Maine’s top startup leaders for an unfiltered\, behind-the-scenes conversation about building a career in the startup world. This panel will dig into the real differences between startups and corporate jobs\, from culture and pace to risk and reward. You’ll learn how to assess opportunities\, understand equity and compensation\, make sense of funding and runway\, and hear which skills matter most in high-growth environments. Whether you’re startup-curious or ready to dive in\, this is your chance to get practical insights and straight talk from the people shaping Maine’s startup ecosystem. \nMeet the panelists: \n\nEmily Batt (moderator)\, Head of Strategy\, Co-Star (Prev. Google\, KAYAK\, Pillar VC)\n\nEmily has over 15 years experience in the startup ecosystem\, as operator\, founder\, and VC. She began her career as an engineer\, and after leading product teams at public companies like Google and Kayak\, is excited to be back in the world of early-stage startups. She’s presently Head of Strategy at Co-Star\, everyone’s favorite viral astrology app.\n\n\nZoë Babian Klein\, Head of Product\, The Grand (Prev. Panorama Education\, Osmo\, Harvard Business School\, Wonderschool\, General Assembly)\n\nZoë is a product and operations leader with deep experience in building digital learning platforms and scaling mission-driven businesses. Over her career\, she has helped grow startups that have raised millions from top venture firms like Andreessen Horowitz\, General Catalyst\, and 776. She began her career at General Assembly and Harvard Business School Online\, shaping early digital education strategies\, before leading product and operational teams at high-growth companies like Wonderschool\, Osmo\, and Panorama Education. Now as Head of Product at The Grand\, Zoë oversees product\, design\, engineering\, and operations\, bringing creativity\, joy\, and structure to every new challenge.\n\n\nStan Berkow\, Head of Product\, Loyal (Prev. IDEXX\, Sense Health [Acquired])\n\nStan is a seasoned product leader with extensive expertise in the healthcare domain\, spanning both startups and Fortune 500 companies. He launched his career as a founder at Sense Health\, where he concentrated on leveraging digital technologies to support and engage underserved patient populations. After the company’s acquisition\, he relocated to Maine and joined IDEXX\, turning his attention to digital solutions in animal health\, particularly in client engagement. Currently\, he serves as the Head of Product at Loyal\, a biotech startup focused on extending the healthy lifespan of dogs.\n\n\nBrittany Mailman\, Head of People & Culture at MedRhythms (Prev. Grove Collaborative\, PTC\, Kepware\, Mercer)\n\nBrittany is the Head of People & Culture at MedRhythms Inc. and has been a people operations professional for over a decade. She has an extensive background in many functions of human resources at small startups and large\, public companies. Brittany is driven by her passion for helping people thrive at work and has been fortunate enough to work with incredibly talented leaders and teams along the way\, shaping her philosophy and style.\n\n\nBrian Bousquet-Smith\, Head of Operations\, MedRhythms (Prev. MITRE\, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard\, Kepware/PTC)\n\nBrian has over 15 years of experience working for technology companies to solve complex problems. He began his career as an engineer\, working across both software and hardware teams to build and troubleshoot sophisticated systems\, including helping MedRhythms develop and launch its first product\, InTandem. Over time\, his passion for being an operator and team builder led him to expand his role beyond engineering. Today\, Brian is Head of Operations at MedRhythms\, where he leads company-wide initiatives across customer success\, manufacturing\, logistics\, and IT.
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/taking-a-startup-job/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T130000
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SUMMARY:Maine Angels & FAME: The Synergy of Startup Investing
DESCRIPTION:Note: Separate RSVP required to request invitation to Accredited Investor Lunch from 12-1:00 pm. Please fill out this form. \nJoin the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) and the Maine Angels for a dynamic conversation. Discover how to invest in Maine’s entrepreneurs\, hear compelling testimonials\, and learn how your investment can help spark a bright economic future. Bring your questions about the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit\, the Maine Angels\, and opportunities to support Maine’s thriving startup community. Network\, engage\, and invest! \nAgenda and structure: \n\n1:00PM – 1:15PM: Mingle\, welcome\, and find seating\n1:15PM – 1:30PM: Testimonials (either recorded or live)\n\nPortland based\, high growth entrepreneur\nManufacturing/heritage industry entrepreneur\nInvestor and how they got involved with Maine Angels and utilized the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit\n\n\n1:30PM – 1:45PM: Introduction to the Maine Angels and Dirigo Fund\n1:45PM – 2:00PM: Introduction to FAME and the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit\n2:00PM – 2:15PM: Q&A\n2:15PM – 2:30PM: Networking
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/investor-focused-session-maine-angel-networking-and-overview-of-maine-seed-capital-tax-credit/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T133000
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SUMMARY:Preparing to Raise: Diligence and Cap Table Best Practices to Help You Close Fast
DESCRIPTION:So\, you’re preparing to raise money to grow your startup. How sure are you that your data room and cap table are clean and organized? This priority should be top of mind because a messy data room could drag out your raise and might cost you tens of thousands in legal expenses. This session will cover the best practices to help you close easily and efficiently. We’ll share best practices from the legal perspective\, the investor perspective\, and the founder perspective. Founders will leave this session armed with tangible\, actionable guidance that can make the fundraising process more efficient and more effective.
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/preparing-to-raise-cap-table-best-practices-to-help-you-close-fast/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T133000
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SUMMARY:Crypto Rails for Real Businesses: A No-Hype Playbook for Gaining an Edge
DESCRIPTION:Examine blockchain’s potential to upgrade traditional business structures—from real estate and investment funds to customer loyalty and payroll. This panel explores blockchain innovations impacting tomorrow’s businesses. \nLed by: Jimmy Haight – Head of Community at Chainlink Labs & Burak Sezen – Founder and Partner at The 6ixth Event
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/crypto-focused-topic/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T160000
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CREATED:20250313T121232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T215938Z
UID:10000024-1747839600-1747843200@www.startupmaine.org
SUMMARY:Putting our Bets on ClimateTech - Maine Resources and Programs
DESCRIPTION:Is Maine the new Silicon Valley for Climate and Clean Tech startups? We hope so\, and that’s what the Boston Globe article\, Lobster\, Moose\, and … Climate Tech? Maine is Branching Out\, teased last fall! If you’re interested in new technical solutions to climate change\, join us to learn some of the ways Maine is actively supporting this community. The discussion will feature speakers from the Maine Governor’s Energy Office’s Clean Energy Partnership\, Dirigo Lab’s Clean Tech Accelerator\, the Roux Institute at Northeastern University’s ClimateTech Incubator\, CEI’s Weatherization Business Lab\, and the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future. You’ll meet the support organizations\, hear about some of the cool work being done\, and get inspired to innovate in the clean tech space yourself!
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/putting-our-bets-on-climatetech-maine-resources-and-programs/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Data Engineering as a Tool for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:Got data? You probably need data engineering! This talk\, presented by Torie DeLisle of Aras Digital Products\, gives a no-fear overview of what data engineering really is and how you can use it to solve everyday business problems. Learn how to recognize data opportunities\, how you can start thinking about your data differently\, and where you can go to get help.
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/data-engineering-as-a-tool/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T173000
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CREATED:20250313T125921Z
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SUMMARY:Founders & Funders Happy Hour w/ Fidelity Private Shares (separate RSVP required; see description for link)
DESCRIPTION:RSVP here. \n​This event will bring together some of the top founders and investors involved with Startup Maine Week in Portland. Feel free to bring a founder/investor friend if know someone else who might be interested in joining us!
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/fidelity-startup-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Terilingua\, 40 Washington Ave\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T183000
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CREATED:20250313T130214Z
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SUMMARY:Maine Technology Institute (MTI) Portfolio Showcase + Reception
DESCRIPTION:Maine Technology Institute (MTI) is showcasing its diverse community of portfolio businesses and partners at this special event. As part of the Startup Maine celebration\, 15 innovative businesses from across MTI’s seven technology sectors will display their innovative products and ideas. This gathering will provide a unique opportunity for networking\, knowledge-sharing\, and highlighting the achievements of our dynamic business ecosystem. Food and drinks will be provided. \nVisit The Exhibitors! \nFifteen exceptional MTI portfolio companies will be showcasing their cutting-edge innovations across our seven technology sectors. \nOur exhibitors represent the diverse innovation landscape MTI has supported over its 25-year history—from aquaculture and biotechnology to precision manufacturing and information technology. \nOur exhibitors will include these organizations and more: \nCompTIA\nMaine Technology Institute\nFinsulate USA by Ocean Innov Eco Solutions LLC\nHüga Heat\nIntripid\nGoodGames\nCIVA\nCroft\nDewey\nALM Ortho\, Inc.\nBookclubs\nGrantx\nCoastal Measures\nSignal Insight\nOak AI\nSeascale\nHMS Career Coaching
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/mti-portfolio-showcase/
LOCATION:Maine Center\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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