IRL is back.
In 2019, the Burlington startup scene was saturated with in-person meetups. It felt like every night of the week I was at some brewery or coworking space, networking my little heart out. It was exhausting.
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ApprentiScope / Company Spotlight
ApprentiScope is a software company that helps companies scale their registered apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and work-based learning programs by automating their most time-consuming and repetitive program management tasks.
Why does your firm exist?
For most startup and scaling firms, this past year has been one long mud season.
KORE Power / Company Spotlight
Battery cell technology plays a pivotal role in the transition to renewable energy.
The Most Overlooked Step in Fundraising
Good news! There is more early stage capital available in the Green Mountain State than ever before. But just because the capital is abundant, doesn’t mean that it’s easily obtained. Luckily, there is a lot you can do to ensure a successful raise.
Cannatrol / Company Spotlight
When David and Jane Sandelman relocated to Vermont in 2001, their first entrepreneurial endeavor was putting their spin on the classic Bob Newhart experience.
Students are Vermont’s Innovation Superpower
Curious, intelligent, fearless, and eager to learn, college students embody the most important qualities of successful entrepreneurs.
Lost Lantern / Company Spotlight
Adam “Apolon” Polonski (left) and Nora Ganley-Roper (right) are the co-founders of Lost Lantern, an independent bottler of American whiskey.
What Makes a Great Investor?
This month, I felt pulled to talk about great investors. For a founder, finding the right investor at the right time often makes or breaks their company, so it is not something to take lightly.
GPMS / Company Spotlight
GPMS offers a new preventative maintenance solution for helicopters, providing precise information about worn parts and the expected time until replacement.
Revving up for 2024
2023 marks two decades since UVM’s Dr. John Evans had an idea to catalyze wealth and income opportunities for Vermonters through entrepreneurship.
Rigorous / Company Spotlight
Founded in 2020, the Williston-based company creates robots that elevate the quality of work for those who need it most.