Jay Bellows / KORE Power
Jay Bellows, president of KORE Power, discusses his journey from technology and telecom services in Boston to leading battery storage solutions in Vermont.
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First Chair: October 2024
Welcome back to First Chair 🚠: Your rundown on Vermont’s startup scene brought to you by your friends at VCET.
A Total Game Changer
Why UVM’s new co-op program is a total game changer.
Gavin Berger / Board Member Spotlight
Gavin Berger is a senior strategist and innovator with over 30 years of experience in arts & entertainment. In this Q&A, Gavin shares highlights from his career and explains how relationships have driven his success. He also discusses his strong connection to Vermont and why he serves on the Board for VCET.
Jeff Beer / Select Design
Jeff is the co-founder of Select Design, a creative agency that conquers brand chaos.
Mike Lane / Board Member Spotlight
In 1998, Mike Lane co-founded Dealer.com, a digital marketing company for the automotive industry. He served as the COO for 16 years before Dealer.com sold for $1.1B in 2014. Now, Mike is CEO/Co-Founder of Fluency, a tech automation platform which is nearing 100 employees. In this Q&A, Lane discusses his entrepreneurial spirit, his close ties to VCET, and his love for Vermont.
Erin Fagnant / KSV Agency
A powerhouse in marketing and leadership. From her days working with the Red Sox to becoming a partner at KSV, Erin’s journey is packed with insight.
First Chair: September 2024
Welcome back to First Chair 🚠: Your rundown on Vermont’s startup scene brought to you by your friends at VCET.
First Chair: September 2024
Welcome back to First Chair 🚠: Your rundown on Vermont’s startup scene brought to you by your friends at VCET.
First Chair: August 2024
Welcome back to First Chair 🚠: Your rundown on Vermont’s startup scene brought to you by your friends at VCET.
Can I give you some advice?
Advising is the backbone of our humble little organization. As our programs and facilities have evolved over the years, business advising has held steadfast.
Briar Alpert / Board Member Spotlight
Briar Alpert was a founding member of VCET’s board. In 2001, Briar became President & CEO of BioTek, which he ran until 2019 when the company was acquired. Learn about the decision to sell the family business, how Briar has since stayed busy, and why serving on VCET’s board is important to him.