Frank Cioffi / Board Member
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.
News & Events
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.
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.
VSCF FY24 Public Stakeholders Report
Check out our Vermont Seed Capital Fund FY24 Annual Public Stakeholders Report!
Vermont Seed Capital Fund Audited Financials FY24
Please check out the audited financials for the Vermont Seed Capital Fund from June 30, 2024 and 2023.
FY24 Impacts
Take a look at our impact in FY24. Let’s keep going!
Who’s in your starting five?
Building a winning team is a lot like drafting your starting five. Each player has a unique skill set, but success only comes when they play as a team.
First Chair: November 2024
Welcome back to First Chair 🚠: Your rundown on Vermont’s startup scene brought to you by your friends at VCET.
VCET Named Inc. Power Partner 2024
The Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) is named an Inc. Power Partner in two categories: General Excellence and Economic Development.