Senator Patrick Leahy
You know Patrick Leahy for his 48-year run in the U.S. Senate, but there is so much more to love about Vermont’s most influential and beloved leader.
News & Events
Steph Lowe / Executive Coach
Steph Lowe is an executive coach in Vergennes, Vermont. In this Q&A, Steph explains how she got involved in coaching, how her style is unique, and how coaching can accelerate your thinking. She also shares her favorite recent memory from VCET and talks about her orchard in Vergennes.
Alexa Cole / Leadership Coach
Alexa Cole is a leadership coach in Burlington, Vermont. In this Q&A, Alexa explains her father’s influence on her decision to coach, how she is bringing the Vermont coaching community together, and what people misunderstand about the profession.
Peter Anderson / Executive Coach
Peter Anderson is an executive coach in Burlington, Vermont. In this Q&A, Peter shares how he got involved in coaching, what sets him apart as a coach, and some misconceptions that people have about the profession. He also shares his favorite things about the VCET community.
David Aronoff / Board Member Spotlight
David Aronoff, a native of Lyndon, Vermont, has been supporting VCET’s board since 2008. In this Q&A, he reflects on his pivotal four years at UVM, his experience working at early-stage startups, and passion for venture capital.
The Next Big Thing
With $15M across two evergreen venture funds, VCET is looking to make new investments into Vermont-based teams and companies.
Venture associates are back.
The Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies is going on its 17th year of its internship program.
Alejandro Bergad / Sunsoil
One thing most businesses don’t think to do is intentionally lower their price. For Alejandro Bergad of Sunsoil, it was a no-brainer.
First Chair: July 2024
Welcome back to First Chair 🚠: Your rundown on Vermont’s startup scene brought to you by your friends at VCET.
NOMAD Power / Company Spotlight
Waterbury-based NOMAD Transportable Power Systems, Inc. (NOMAD) is one of the nation’s most promising energy storage system (ESS) companies.
Matt Dunne / Center on Rural Innovation
Matt Dunne, the king of rural innovation, joins the podcast to inspire us all.
First Chair: June 2024
Welcome back to First Chair 🚠: Your rundown on Vermont’s startup scene brought to you by your friends at VCET.