Bill Calfee / Myti
Bill Calfee has one goal, keep the power in the community and keep it human. In this episode of StartHere, Bill talks to us about how his time spent living on a boat helped guide him to start Myti.
News & Events
Automate Last
The theme of the summer has been “Automate Last.” We kicked off June with Jon McNeill talking about his new book, The Algorithm.
First Chair: August 2026
Welcome back to First Chair 🚠: Your monthly rundown on Vermont’s startup scene.
Jon McNeill / DVx Ventures
This special edition of Start Here features Jon McNeill — 6x entrepreneur, former President of Tesla, and author of The Algorithm.
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.
First Chair: July 2026
Welcome back to First Chair 🚠: Your monthly rundown on Vermont’s startup scene.
Neil Shah / Oru
After selling his company, Neil took a break and found his next startup while sitting by his woodstove. This is Oru.
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.
Ex-Tesla President Jon McNeill To Join VCET’s AI After Hours
Jon McNeill, ex-President of Tesla, former COO of Lyft, and CEO and co-founder of DVx Ventures will headline VCET’s next AI After Hours event.
Rooted here. Connected Everywhere.
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your Vermont roots is leave them. Not permanently, not apologetically, but intentionally.
RJ Adler / WheelPad
“To be an entrepreneur, you have to be inherently lazy.” RJ Adler joins Start Here to give us the update on WheelPad, a manufacturer of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) based in Wilmington, Vermont.