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SUMMARY:Startup Maine and MTI Portfolio Showcase Event (November 13 - Rockport)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Maine Technology Institute and Startup Maine for a networking event for individuals and businesses in the midcoast area. Come and visit some of MTI’s innovative portfolio companies. Those who are startup curious are also encouraged to attend! \nLooking to exhibit? This is a great opportunity to showcase your business and connect with industry leaders. Stay tuned for an application link in MTI’s upcoming newsletter. \nFree to attend but please RSVP.  If you plan to bring a friend/colleague\, please have them RSVP or enter info in the comments section. \nLight apps and drinks provided. \nDETAILS \n\nThursday\, November 13th\nTime: 4:30-6:30pm\nLocation: Pascal Hall\, 86 Pascal Ave\, Rockport ME\nRSVP here\n\n\nAbout Maine Technology Institute (MTI): MTI offers grants\, loans\, equity investments\, and services to businesses\, organizations\, and entrepreneurs to support Maine’s innovation economy. https://www.mainetechnology.org/\nAbout Startup Maine: Startup Maine serves as a convener and champion of Maine’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. We bring together founders\, tech talent\, investors\, and startup supporters to create the conditions where entrepreneurship can thrive.  https://www.startupmaine.org/
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/startup-maine-and-mti-portfolio-showcase-event-november-13-rockport/
LOCATION:Pascal Hall\, 86 Pascal Ave\, Rockport\, ME\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Startup Maine":MAILTO:info@startupmaine.org
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SUMMARY:Closing Party at Porthole (and Casablanca Boat Cruise - separate RSVP)
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/closing-party-porthole-and-casablanca-boat-cruise/
LOCATION:Porthole and Casablanca Boat Cruise\, ME\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Startup Maine":MAILTO:info@startupmaine.org
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SUMMARY:Final Session - Shaping What’s Next: A Collaborative Workshop on Growing Maine’s Startup Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:As Startup Maine 2025 comes to a close\, join us for this high-energy\, collaborative session to imagine what’s next for our startup community. In this design thinking style workshop\, we’ll reflect on what makes Maine’s startup scene unique\, explore what we can learn from other ecosystems\, and identify bold\, actionable ideas to help founders and startups scale here. \nThrough small-group brainstorms and full-group share outs\, we’ll uncover the differentiators that make Maine special—and where they overlap with proven strategies from elsewhere. Your insights will directly inform Startup Maine’s strategic direction moving forward. Whether you’re a founder\, investor\, community builder\, or startup employee\, your voice matters in shaping our next chapter. We’d especially love to hear from people who have spent time in startup ecosystems outside of Maine! \nCome ready to listen\, share\, and think big—then celebrate together afterward.
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/final-session-looking-ahead-lets-build-next-years-conference-and-other-big-ideas-together/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Startup Maine":MAILTO:info@startupmaine.org
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Partner Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Grab lunch at a local spot and come on by the Roux Institute to meet many of the organizations that support entrepreneurs. Learn about their programs and offerings\, capital resources\, and how you can take advantage! \nFeatured organizations include: \n\nAtlas Maine\nCEI Ventures\nCentral Maine Growth Council’s Dirigo Labs\nGMRI BlueTech Boost\nLaunchpad: Maine Community Bank\nMaine Angels\nMaine Funding Network (Finance Authority of Maine)\nMaine Venture Fund\nM&T Bank\nOffice of Strategic Partnerships\, Innovation\, Resources and Engagement (SPIRE) at UMaine\nRoux Institute at Northeastern University (Founder Residency\, ClimateTech Incubator\, and Future of Healthcare Founder Residency)\nSCORE
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/entrepreneurial-support-org-partner-showcase/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Startup Maine":MAILTO:info@startupmaine.org
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SUMMARY:Prerequisites for Success in Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhether you’re actively searching for a business to buy or exploring ETA as an alternative to starting from scratch\, this session will deliver practical\, grounded insights on what it takes to find\, fund\, and operate a small business in Maine. \nPanelists:\n● Palmer Higgins\n● Cliff Webster\n● Jason Cianchette
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/entrepreneurship-through-acquisition-practitioner-panel/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Startup Maine":MAILTO:info@startupmaine.org
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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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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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SUMMARY:BattleDecks + Pizza Party (Low-key evening event)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt’s fun\, it’s unpredictable\, it’s not serious – hilarity will ensue. \nLocal beer\, wine\, N/A drinks\, and pizza from Brickyard Hollow (GF available!) \nSponsored by Skowhegan Savings Bank
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/battledecks/
LOCATION:Maine Center\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Founder Startup Journeys in Maine (Opening Plenary Session at the Maine Center)
DESCRIPTION:Behind The Hustle: Hard Truths\, Big Wins & Bold Predictions \nIn 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 wish they knew when they started. Expect unfiltered stories\, candid advice\, and bold ideas for the future of Maine’s startup scene. Audience members will get a chance to ask curveball questions\, challenge startup myths\, and even pitch ideas for instant founder feedback. Whether you’re an entrepreneur\, investor\, or ecosystem builder\, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. \n\nMelissa LaCasse\, CEO of Tanbark\nOwen McCarthy\, President of MedRhythms\, Inc.\nColleen Kavanagh\, CEO of SoulBeing\nEvan Ryan\, Co-Founder of Croft\nModerated by Katie Shorey\, Startup Maine
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/founders-startup-journey-in-maine-plenary-opening-session/
LOCATION:Maine Center\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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