Vermont Innovation Hubs Launch Network to Support Rural Entrepreneurs
VCET today announced new partnerships with five innovation hubs to boost startups, innovation and localized economic development throughout Vermont.
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Heather Dalton, Founder & CEO, StrollRunner
“I’m bringing to market a running accessory that attaches to strollers so that parents can run hands free.”
Bill Schubart / Philo Records
Today we sit down with Bill Schubart, Vermont Legend.
Kel Bachus / Rad Magpie
Today we sit down with Kel Bachus, Founder and CEO of Rad Magpie.
How To Obliterate A Multi-Million-Dollar Fundraising Process During Due Diligence (TechCrunch, David Frankel)
“As soon as you capture the attention of a VC, they’re going to start performing the “due diligence” required to justify the investment. This is when the investor checks into the bold claims you have made about the size of your market opportunity and your work experience.”
Jen Brown, Consultant, Biddison Heir
Jen is a consultant for Biddison Heir, working remotely out of VCET BTV.
Attention Hackers! Code for BTV Finds New Home at VCET
The Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) is proud to welcome Code for BTV, the local chapter (or Brigade) of Code for America, as its newest member and partner.
20 Lines to Write Before Starting Your Pitch Deck
When getting ready to pitch VCs, founders often jump right into assembling a slide deck. I think this is a mistake. I’d suggest that you start by writing twenty headlines that sum up your startup, and only then build the slides.
Automation and Apprenticeships?
We talk a lot about automation. Automation involving pallet changers, tool changers, work cells, and robots. But what does automation have to do with apprenticeships? As it turns out, plenty.
Q&A: Space company climbs into universe of small satellite propulsion (VTDigger)
“Ryan McDevitt, 37, is CEO of Benchmark Space Systems, a 2-year-old South Burlington company that makes compact propulsion systems for small satellites.”
Justin Fimlaid / NuHarbor Security
Today we sit down with Justin FimIaid, Founder and CEO of NuHarbor Security.
Don’t fundraise without hearing the #CollectiveWisdom from @EricPaley first
Even for strong startups, fundraising is a marathon that requires near constant attention for 8-12 weeks. The process is punishing, and riskier than you might imagine. You need to prep for it as seriously as you would a race.