Startup Maine

Behind The Hustle: Hard Truths, Big Wins & Bold Predictions In this session we'll go beyond the usual startup success stories and hear what it really takes to build a business in Maine. In this fast-paced, interactive session, local founders will step into the spotlight to share their biggest wins, toughest challenges, and what they […]

Unwind after the day with some fun, laughs, and food. What is BattleDecks? Think: Powerpoint Karaoke. Enter your name for a chance to present (or should we say....perform?). Participants are given a slideshow and must present it to an audience without knowing the content beforehand. We'll have judges and some prizes. It's fun, it's unpredictable, […]

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, […]

What’s it really like to work at a startup? Join 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 […]

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) offers a compelling path to small business ownership and is a perfect fit for ambitious Mainers. Three Maine-based entrepreneurs who each acquired small businesses will share the foundational skills, resources, and mindset that helped them succeed and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're actively searching for a business to […]

Join us for a celebratory happy hour at the Porthole and then a Casco Bay Cruise aboard the Casablanca. Note: you'll need to reserve your spot on the boat. SECURE YOUR SPOT HERE