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SUMMARY:Bringing Women to the (Cap) Table
DESCRIPTION:Join Jensen Baird\, Attorneys at Law for a conversation to demystify investing in startups. \nAn event for women who are curious about investing in startups or just want to understand the startup ecosystem. Become part of the conversation about how investment dollars are spent in Maine. \nFeaturing Q&A with special guests Anna Steffeney\, Executive Director\, FamTech.org and Nina Scheepers\, Managing Director\, Maine Venture Fund. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/bringing-women-to-the-cap-table/
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SUMMARY:Startup Pitch Workshop with Clarence Bethea
DESCRIPTION:Join Startup Maine\, What VCs Won’t Say & The Roux Institute at Northeastern University for a five-hour interactive Startup Pitch Workshop. \nRegister for the workshop here. \nIn this workshop\, Clarence Bethea will share the fundraising lessons founders rarely hear but every entrepreneur needs to know. ​You’ll learn how to craft a pitch that resonates\, communicate like a founder investors want to back\, and navigate the emotional\, mental\, and interpersonal side of fundraising. We’ll unpack what investors are really thinking during your meeting\, how they evaluate founders beyond the numbers\, and the signals they’re watching for\, both good and bad. \n​Expect a highly interactive experience filled with real-world examples\, hands-on exercises\, and actionable feedback you can apply immediately. You’ll leave with greater confidence\, a stronger pitch\, and a clearer understanding of how to position yourself for investor conversations. \n​If you’re serious about raising capital and ready to elevate how you pitch\, communicate\, and lead\, this workshop is for you. \n​Registration includes: \n\nFive-hour live workshop\nLunch\nOne year of access to the What VCs Won’t Say course (a $399 value)\n\n​Seats are limited so register now! Thank you to lead sponsors Maine Technology Institute and TriNet for making this event possible.
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/startup-pitch-workshop-with-clarence-bethea/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startup Maine Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Maine Blue Economy Week
DESCRIPTION:Maine Blue Economy Week will convene entrepreneurs\, funders\, researchers\, students\, and ecosystem builders shaping the future of Maine’s ocean and coastal economy. Over three days\, the event will feature programming designed to build connections\, exchange ideas\, and foster collaboration around emerging trends in blue economy research\, investment\, entrepreneurship\, workforce training\, and cross-sector innovation. It will highlight Maine’s unique strengths as a hub for ocean innovation and focus on strengthening collaboration to advance sustainable economic development across Maine’s marine sectors. \nEarly bird tickets on sale through Sunday\, July 12 – get yours here.
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/maine-blue-economy-week/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn by the Bay\, 88 Spring St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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