Greenhorn Weekly Countdown June 2 - 9

It's hot out (finally!) but that doesn't mean it's time to ease up the hustle. Fortunately,Boston has 19 startup networking events and office hours where you can network with entrepreneurs and enjoy airconditioning. 

Be sure to share these great programs with your network to spread the knowledge this week: 

• June 18: Start up in the fast lane with The Capital Network! Sign up today!
• BU Graduate Entrepreneurship Program –   Kick-start your idea today

/ / / Monday, Jun 3

10th Annual MITX Innovation Awards

Description: Join us on June 3rd for our 10th Annual MITX Innovation Awards, when we'll celebrate the digital innovations shaping the future of how we work and play! Whether you win an award, meet the next Mark Zuckerberg, or connect with a new friend or business partner, this is a can't miss event. And in 2013, it's going to be more interactive than ever, as the majority of our finalists will showcase their innovations (for both the judges and attendees) on-site at the awards ceremony!
Time: Monday, Jun 3, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Place: The Westin Copley 10 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02116
Cost: Members: $75, Non-Members: $105

/ / / Tuesday, Jun 4

General Assembly : Introduction to Adobe Photoshop (Part 3 of 3)

Description: Adobe Photoshop is the premiere image editing program used in digital photography in both print and digital media production. In this three-part, hands-on introductory course, you will learn how to create, enhance and modify digital images through step-by-step tutorials. You will learn Photoshop skills such as color correction, making selections, working with layers, cropping, converting and resizing images, and using basic web graphics.
Time: Tuesday, Jun 4, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Place: General Assembly Boston, 101 Main Street (14th floor), Cambridge, MA
Cost: $120 for all sessions, $45 for each individually

/ / / Wednesday, Jun 5

Equity Compensation: Using Stock and Options to Pay for Services

Description: Entrepreneurial companies offer equity to employees as an important incentive.  In this program, Rick Lucash of McCarter & English will cover the key issues in designing and implementing an equity incentive program using stock options, restricted stock and other techniques. 

Topics will include:

• How to choose among options, restricted stock and other compensation.
• What are key elements for a successful program to attract, retain and motivate key talent?
• What are the typical amounts of equity for various types of founders, officers and employees?
• What are the financial and tax considerations of equity compensation?

Time: Wednesday, Jun 5, 9:30am - 11:30am
Place: Cambridge Innovation Center One Broadway 5th Floor - Havana Training Room Cambridge, 02142
Cost: FREE

/ / / Thursday, Jun 6

Boston VC & Angel Event

Description: Interested in meeting early-stage Venture Capitalists in Boston?  FundingPost has hosted 220+ sold-out venture events in 22 cities over the past 12 years. At our next Boston Event, the panel of investors will focus on Early-Stage Venture Investing: How to meet investors, pitch them, and what it really takes to get them to write you a check! 
Time: Thursday, Jun 6, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Place: Bingham McCutchen LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110
Cost: $75.00

/ / / Saturday, Jun 8

RamenCamp 2013: The Art of Bootstrapping

Description: Bootstrapping is tough, but you're not alone! Don't miss out! Join Boston's best and brightest entrepreneurs on June 8, 2013 at Microsoft NERD as we learn from some of the top bootstrappers in the country. We'll be exploring:

Place: Microsoft NERD 1 Memorial Dr Mid-Cambridge, MA 02142
Cost: 29