Greenhorn Weekly Countdown August 14 - 20

Boston has slowed into a steady lull as we drift towards September. This week has 25 startup events and office hours scheduled. Whether you're just planning on working on your startup or going to networking events, we're sure you will enjoy the countdown below!  

/// Monday, August 15

No Recommended Events

GSD on your startup!


/// Tuesday, August 16

Boston Tech Meetup August #bnt8

Description: Boston Tech Meetup is your chance to see demos from new companies in Boston and ask them questions. Doors open at 6:30, presentations start at 7:30 in the Minot Room. Note the location change! Nearest T stop is Brigham Circle stop on the Green E Line. Thanks to the SMART team at Harvard for use of their space. Tentative Presenter List:

 

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Place: Countway Library @ Harvard Medical School (in Longwood) - Minot Room 10 Shattuck St, Boston, MA

MassChallenge Pitch Fest 2011 "A Minute to Win It"

Description: Come see the current class of MassChallenge finalists each give a 1 minute pitch of their companies. Beer and food provided.
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Place: Microsoft New England Research and Development Center (NERD)


/// Wednesday, August 17

Tons of great special interest group meetups:

 

 


/// Thursday, August 18

 

Venture Cafe alpha in session

 

Description: Currently, in session every Thursday from 3-8pm, the Venture Café alpha is an invitational prototype, with an open invitation extended to the entrepreneurial, innovative and creative communities around Greater Boston.  

 

Drop in to chat about what you’re working on and enjoy community events in a warm and welcoming atmosphere!

 

Some of the events this week:

 

 

Time: 3:00 - 8:00 pm
Place: Venture Cafe @ CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center), One Broadway, 4th floor, Cambridge, MA 02142

 

/// Weekend Special 
 
 
Description: RailsCamp New England! August 19 - August 22, 2011 This time, we're going back to where it started: Bryant Pond, ME. Tickets are $85, that gets you 3 nights, at the Maine Mountain View House, lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday night, and all the Werewolf you can play! ** What?! ** RailsCamp is lterally that: Camp for Ruby/Rails developers.
Time: Friday thru Sunday
Place:   Maine Mountain View House - 2 Main St - Bryant Pond, ME 04219
 

 

Boston Social Impact [monthly] Potluck

Description: Come mingle with other social entrepreneurs. Bring your friends who would be interested as well or want to hang out with other cool people trying to save the world [or at least make a lasting impact]! 
It's a potluck but you don't have to bring a feast. So bring something light eatery or baked goods... or beer.... or wine - what ever your heart desires.
Time: Saturday, 7:00pm to 10:30pm
Place:   36 Sciarappa Street [Roofdeck] Cambridge, MA 02141


Event of the Week Sponsored by Microsoft NERD
 
Working on Your Startup

Why? This is a light week for events. The best thing you can do is get your startup ready for a great fall! #ELaMF 

 

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