Greenhorn TV Episode 62: March 6 - 12
There's another great week upon us in the Boston startup community. March has barely gotten underway but this week is packed with over 45 networking events and office hours. From web innovators group to Masschallenge to MassInnovation nights, there's something for everyone. So grab a couple friends and hit up some awesome events. Read on to find the best events of the week!
/// Monday, March 7
Description: WebInno is an informal gathering of people interested in internet and mobile innovation - open to all in the community. We begin with the doors officially opening at 6:30pm in the Cambridge Royal Sonesta Hotel. At 7pm in the Grand Ballroom we’ll hold our usual format of self-/angel-funded startups demo’ing to the audience in Main Dish showcases, and select an “Audience Choice” winner of the crowd’s favorite.
Location: Royal Sonesta Cambridge - 40 Edwin H Land Blvd - Cambridge, MA 02 142
When: 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Description: Please join us as we launch our 2011 competition. We are excited to start this year's competition with a bang!
Location: MassChallenge Headquarters: ONE Marina Park Drive, Boston, MA 02210
When: 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Where will Greenhorn Be? Catch the whole Greenhorn Team out at MassChallenge and WebInno!
/// Tuesday, March 8
Description: a special mixer to celebrate International Women's Day and kick-off Women's History Month! Hear from leaders in the industry about the future of women in technology Find out how Microsoft will be supporting Women's History Month throughout March Learn about local women in tech organizations and how you can get involved and... Mix and mingle .
Location: Microsoft N.E.R.D. Center - One Memorial Drive - Cambridge, MA 02 142
When: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where will Greenhorn Be? Taking the night off to GSD
/// Wednesday, March 9
Description:Fellow web entrepreneurs and VCs gather once a week in Boston to grab some coffee, free WiFi, and chat about what's new. New Location in Kendall!
Location: Voltage Coffee & Art 295 3rd Street Cambridge, MA 02139
When: 8:30am to 10:30am
Description: In our age of ubiquitous feature phones, smartphones, and tablets, the mobile revolution is now irreversible. But how are Internet entrepreneurs, application developers, and platform providers adapting to the new era? Which monetization strategies are really working?
Keynote: Stephen Wolfram, Founder and CEO, Wolfram Research
Featured Speakers: Santiago Becerra, Founder and Chairman, Mellmo, Jeff Bussgang, General Partner, Flybridge Capital Partners, Walt Doyle, CEO, Where, Steven Glapa, Senior Director of Technical Field Marketing, Ruckus Wireless, Chuck Goldman, Chief Strategy Officer, Apperian, Pete Lancia, Senior Director of Marketing, Qualcomm, John Landry, Founder and Managing Director, Lead Dog Ventures, Michael Libenson, President, SavingStar, Mark Lowenstein, Managing Director, Mobile Ecosystem, Max Metral, Founder, Fig Card, Rich Miner, Partner, Google Ventures, Ted Morgan, CEO and Founder, Skyhook Wireless, Andrew Paradise, Founder and CEO, Aislebuyer, Mike Phillips, Co-Founder and CTO, Vlingo, Roy Rodenstein, Director of Business Planning, AOL; Co-Founder, HackerAngels, Going, Mort Rosenthal, Chairman and CEO, Enterprise Mobile, Paul Schaut, Chairman, Modiv Media, Aaron Sheedy, COO, Swype Michael Sievert, Chief Commercial Officer, Clearwire, Ken Singer, CEO and co-founder, Ondeego, Drew Volpe, Co-Founder and CTO, Locately
Burst Presentations: Meredith Flynn-Ripley, CEO, MediaFriends, Anthony Kinney, Enterprise Mobile Specialist, Microsoft, Evan Neufeld, Vice President of Marketing, Ground Truth and a Stealth Startup
Location: Microsoft New England R&D Center - One Memorial Drive - Cambridge 02142
When: 1:00pm to 6:30pm
Cost: $195
Description: Mass Innovation Nights are free monthly product launch parties and networking events held every month to help generate buzz for local companies with new products. Event locations vary. Come see the new products, talk to experts in the Experts Corner or just come for the networking. See our website for details.
Location: Microsoft NERD, One Memorial Drive, Suite 100, Cambridge, MA 02142
When: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Description: Hey Boston SXSWers, This is going out to friends, and friends of friends from the Boston area going to SXSW this year. You are welcome if you plan to be in Austin for the greater SXSW activities (Whether or not you actually have an exhibit hall ticket--I know a few who attended last year just for the parties.)
Location: Venture Cafe (CIC 4th Floor) - 1 Broadway St. - Cambridge, MA 021 42
When: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Where will Greenhorn Be? Planning my agenda for when I’m at SXSW at the Venture Cafe
Description: Drop in to chat about what you’re working on and enjoy community events in a warm and welcoming atmosphere!
This week in the Café:
Location: Venture Cafe @ CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center), One Broadway, 4th floor, Cambridge, MA
When: 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Description: Join UltraLight Startups Boston in watching a broadcast of UltraLight Startups NYC’s panel on all your questions on Seed Funding featuring:
· Mark Wachen, Managing Partner at DreamIt Ventures, Founder/CEO of Upstage Ventures
Location: WorkBar Boston - 711 Atlantic Ave - Boston, MA 02111
When: 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Description: As PAX makes its 2nd annual east coast appearance, we would like to welcome all exhibitors and game developers to join us for a party to celebrate the local Massachusetts gaming industry and all it has to offer.
Location: Microsoft NERD - 1 Memorial Dr - Cambridge, MA 02142
When: 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Where will Greenhorn Be? At SXSW…
/// Weekend Special
Description: PAX East is a three-day game festival for tabletop, videogame, and PC gamers. We call it a festival because in addition to dedicated tournaments and freeplay areas we've got nerdcore concerts, panel discussions, and an exhibitor hall filled with booths displaying the latest from top game publishers and developers. Even with all this amazing content the best part of PAX East is hanging out with other people who know their shit when it comes to games. .
Location: Boston Convention Center 415 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210
When: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Why? This is the BIGGEST event in our community each quarter! Whether you are looking for a job, hiring or just want to see what’s new, there’s great opportunities for everyone
Office Hours Round Up
Thursday:
Who: Polaris Ventures hosts office space here. Come check out the space and meet with a member of the Polaris team to get feedback and meet a VC.
Location: One Cambridge Center, 6th floor, Cambridge, MA
When: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: Venture Cafe, 4th Floor, Cambridge Innovation Center, 1 Broadway, Cambridge, MA
When: 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Friday:
Who: Our Friday Office Hours allow you to ask key questions, and bench test your business plan.
Location:VentureCafé at Cambridge Innovation Center (Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA) and Bain Capital Ventures (111 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA)
When: 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Who: To pitch your business to VC’s focused primarily on healthcare investing.
Location: Boston Millennia Partners, 30 Rowes Wharf, Suite 400, Boston, MA 02110
When: 9:00am to 12:00pm
/// Other Announcements
Over 45 events this week and over 200 this month!
Searchable listings, color coded for your viewing pleasure.
Questions?
Jason @ Greenhorn Connect . com
@ Greenhorn Boston
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