Julie Jatlow / Fuse
Julie explains everything from working with the world’s biggest brands to strategies centered on youth culture, sports, and experiential marketing.
News & Events
First Chair: March 2026
Welcome back to First Chair 🚠: Your monthly rundown on Vermont’s startup scene.
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.
Chelsea Bardot Lewis / VBSR
She’s steering VBSR into its next chapter by doubling down on in-person connection, pragmatic advocacy around housing, and more, building a stronger, more generous Vermont business ecosystem!
Dear Founders
You trusted us with your time, doubts, hopes and startup journeys this past year once again and we are deeply thankful.
First Chair: February 2026
Welcome back to First Chair 🚠: Your monthly rundown on Vermont’s startup scene.
David Aronoff / MCJ
We sat down with our dear friend David Aronoff, managing partner at MCJ, one of the leading early-stage climate tech venture funds. David brings decades of venture experience, from building rocketship startups to investing at top firms like Greylock and Flybridge.
Vermont Seed Capital Fund, LP (VSCF or Fund1) FY25 Annual Report and Audited Financials
Check out our Vermont Seed Capital Fund FY25 Annual Report and Audited Financials!
First Chair: December 2025
Welcome back to First Chair 🚠: Your monthly rundown on Vermont’s startup scene.
Sam Holland / Informal
Sam is a hardware builder at his core, but has a rare talent for making it feel inviting to all. He’s built everything from brain scanners to burrito holders, and brings that same creativity to the meetups he hosts.
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).