ROV (Rest of Vermont) Gets Listed
Every now and again ROV (Rest of Vermont) punches back to remind us all that there is talent, grit, and technology in these hills and valleys.
News & Events
The Farmer Companies: EY Entrepreneur of the Year
Adam Farmer, Founder and CEO of The Farmer Companies, was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year New England.
Lost Lantern: United States of Bourbon
VCET portfolio company, Last Lantern, just launched United States of Bourbon, a blend of 50 bourbons from each state to celebrate America’s 250th year.
Rooted here. Connected Everywhere.
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your Vermont roots is leave them. Not permanently, not apologetically, but intentionally.
GiftDrive / Company Spotlight
GiftDrive is a free online platform designed to help nonprofits run donation drives and wishlists for in-kind and physical items. Q/A with CEO Logan Vaughan.
The Instinct Here Is Not Small
In Burlington, Vermont, an engineer codes from a hammock. Down the hall, co-founders debate marketing strategy in a Spiderman-themed meeting room. In the corner, a pair of designers sketch out a video game. Through the kitchen windows, Lake Champlain stretches toward the horizon. This is VCET.
Entering into a new orbit of innovation.
One thing about being planted in New England is that collaboration between regional innovation leaders feels natural and authentic. As part of our collaboration, Vermont founders will gain access to the pilot of Orbit, an AI-based startup planning and strategy tool, that is specifically tuned for entrepreneurs.
May all your roads lead to Vermont.
If Vermont wants to keep the twenty-somethings here, we’ve got to show them more than just the lifestyle. Read Ema’s perspective on how to keep them here.
Dear Founders
You trusted us with your time, doubts, hopes and startup journeys this past year once again and we are deeply thankful.
Phil Susmann / NUARI Spotlight
Norwich University has long been a crossroads of military service, higher education, and innovation. Few people embody that intersection more fully than Phil Susmann, longtime Norwich leader and President of Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI).
Pillar Companies are Vital
Can anyone tell me how many hedge funds are in Vermont? That leaves entrepreneurs as our highest probability solution.
Brick Walls Are There For A Reason
Mission Murals VT rallied purpose and paint for change. Over 160 volunteers, more than 100 donors, amazing artists, residents, VCET members, and so many kids showed up and painted a beautiful new mural.