Taking Advantage of Maine Entrepreneur Resource Corps

Panel Friday | 10:30–11:30 am | VENUE CHANGE: 7 Custom House Street, 3rd Floor, Portland

Maine Technology Institute

VENUE CHANGE: 7 Custom House Street, 3rd Floor, Portland

About the session: Is your business keeping you up at night? Starting and running a business often means navigating uncharted territories with a never-ending to-do list. But you don’t have to go it alone! Maine Technology Institute has got your back with the Maine Entrepreneurial Resource Corps (MERC) program.

MERC bridges the gap between businesses and vetted, top-tier consultants to tackle your most pressing challenges. And better yet: we cover half of the consulting fee!

Join our session to discover how MERC can provide the expertise you need, so you can enjoy peace of mind at the end of the day. Whether you’re new to MERC or thinking of reconnecting, we can’t wait to share what’s in store. Consultants interested in joining our network are also encouraged to attend. See you there!

This session will be led by Emily Braley of Maine Technology Institute and Seabren Reeves.

About the speakers:

Emily Braley joined MTI in 2022 as the Coordinator for the Maine Entrepreneurial Resource Corps (MERC) program, where she connects entrepreneurs with consulting services to support their growth. Her role involves facilitating matches between startups and specialized consultants to address a range of business needs.
As a MERC Consultant, Seabren creates and consults on Financial models and forecasts (P&L, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet, etc.), project and staffing investment, valuation, and multiples-based exit strategy.He’s analyzed hundreds of business plans and financial models leading to millions of dollars in funding awarded as a member of MTI’s IT Tech Review Board, Director of the Libra Future Fund, and Private Equity consultant, as well as coaches and consults students and Alumni of Babson College, where he earned his MBA in Entrepreneurship.He holds various Utility Patents & trademarks, won a few MTI grants and business plan competitions, enjoys coaching his two son’s baseball teams and business ideas, geeks out on vintage (1900-1950s) baseball cards and history, and resides in Brunswick with his sons and wife Whitney.