Faraday / Company Spotlight
In the fall of 2012, Faraday launched in VCET’s former coworking space in Middlebury. The co-founders developed a model that used consumer and environmental data to predict who wanted to buy solar panels.
News & Events
M&T Bank / Partner Spotlight
We’re spotlighting M&T Bank, a strategic partner. In this Q&A, we learn about the bank’s presence and mission in Vermont. Our guests include Mike Keegan, Head of Community Banking; and Heidi Stumpff, Regional President of Vermont.
Liz Robinson / Board Member Spotlight
Elizabeth Robinson has served on VCET’s board for the last 15 years. After growing up in South Burlington, Liz made the trip down Route 7 to study at Middlebury College, where she earned her degree in 1984. For the past couple of decades, Elizabeth has worked at her alma mater to establish well-run entrepreneurship and innovation programs.
A Year of Building
Last year we said, “2024 is a time to build.” And build we did – together. This year wasn’t just about us; it was about the founders, dreamers, and doers laying the foundation to create something extraordinary.
Frank Cioffi / Board Member Spotlight
Frank Cioffi is one of the founding directors of VCET and the current chair of their board. He has served as the President of GBIC since 1998 and is the longest-serving member of UVM’s Board of Trustees.
ARC Program / Partner Spotlight
In this Q&A, we learn more about the program from Nicole Eaton, one of ARC’s early pioneers, and Rowan Godbout, the current student director.
The Road Not Taken
Life is mostly defined by the choices we make or don’t make daily and their impacts over time. The same holds true for knowing when, or when not, to start a business.
First Chair: December 2024
Welcome back to First Chair 🚠: Your rundown on Vermont’s startup scene brought to you by your friends at VCET.
Innovation Hub / Partner Spotlight
In this Q&A, Director Heather Neuwirth Lovejoy details the Hub’s evolution, some of its most successful ‘exits’, and where the organization is headed.
Geoff Robertson Named Director of Venture Investments at VCET
VCET announced the appointment of Geoff Robertson as Director of Finance and Venture Investments. Robertson will oversee financial resources and venture investing operations to drive growth in its startup portfolio and expand support for Vermont’s innovative founders and entrepreneurs.
Sophie Rabe / Olive and Milo
Sophie worked in event marketing before freelancing led her to start her own agency. She explains how Olive and Milo Social grew from a local business into a company with clients across the U.S. and Canada.
Janette Bombardier / Board Member Spotlight
An accomplished engineering manager and community leader with experience at IBM, GlobalFoundries, Green Mountain Power, and now, Chroma Technology Corp. / 89 North. In this Q&A, Janette reflects on her journey from an aspiring engineer in high school to becoming Vermont Citizen of the Year in 2015.