First Chair: October 2023
It’s here! First Chairš : October Edition! Tune in for your monthly rundown on Vermontās startup scene. This month: Female Founders Season 8 announced, advice for finding your co-founder, and more!
News & Events
Carina Hamel / Bivo
After many years of ski racing and cycling, Carina Hamel and her husband and co-founder, Robby Ringer, were done drinking from moldy, plastic water bottles.
Osano / Company Spotlight
As companies collect a vast amount of our personal data, they face regulations ensuring a transparent experience for consumers.Ā
Ellen Kahler / VSJF
From directing the Peace and Justice Center to directing the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF), Ellen Kahler has been a leader in advocating for human well-being to be at the center of Vermont’s economic model.
Fluency / Company Spotlight
Vermont-based Fluency is one of the fastest-growing private companies in America.Ā Ā
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Abby Portman / Poppy Cafe
Poppy Cafe is not your ordinary sandwich shop.
Verde Technologies / Company Spotlight
Verde Technologies Inc. is developing an innovative alternative to traditional silicon solar panels.
David Dolginow / Shacksbury
David Dolginow teamed up with Colin Davis to create the Vergennes-based cidery that makes dry, easy-to-drink beverages.
Happy Vermont / Company Spotlight
What started as a simple WordPress site has evolved into a go-to tourist page that has landed mentions in the Boston Globe, Huffington Post, and Food & Wine.
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Katie Babic / Katie Babic Designs
Katie Babic, a self-taught artist from Berry, VT, transitioned from being a school counselor to a tree ring artist in 2020.