The leaves are changing, there's a chill in the air, and Boston smells like innovation. Get your calendar ready by reading on for our BostInno-approved events for October 2021.
Saturday, October 2
Robo Boston Robot Block Party — Stop by the Robo Boston Block Party to see the latest in all things robotics. From autonomous vehicles to drones, over 30 organizations will be spread across Seaport Common and the adjacent Exhibit Tent demonstrating their robots or offering hands-on experiences and STEM activities. You'll be able to witness robots walking, crawling, flying, and helping humans in new and unique ways. 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Read more here. Seaport Common, 85 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA.
Tuesday, October 5
Can Your Startup Compete in the Market? — How can your startup compete in the market? Determining what is the market you’re competing in is good to know, as is a thorough understanding of what other company offerings you would have to displace to succeed. Is the market highly saturated? Is it ready for a massive (or even minor) disruption? How will you make money (a key - not to be underestimated - aspect of operating a business)? Who will be buying what you’re selling? Please join our panel of experts on these topics, and more, to learn how to make your startup competitive, and to increase the odds of success. Register here. 6 p.m. Zoom webinar.
Wednesday, October 6
2021 Eddies Innovation Showcase — The 2021 EDDIES (formerly NE Innovation Awards) Finalists make their final presentation pitch and exhibit their technology, vying for this years coveted awards. 25 visionary teams, 8 innovation categories, light dinner, tons of networking. Register here. 5 p.m. North Star Campus, 55 Old Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA.
Thursday, October 7
Women Who Lead in Life Sciences— Join the BBJ for a virtual event on biotech and life sciences in Boston. A look at the women in the ever-expanding sector of life sciences and biotech. How many women have made it into the C-Suite, the boardroom, the labs, and what does the leadership pipeline look like? We will talk with women in top roles about their personal stories and hear their views on how Life Science and Biotech companies in our region are evolving culture, policies and programs that will result in more equity and opportunity for women. Register here. 9 a.m. virtual event.
Wednesday, October 13
Guide to Raising an Angel Seed Round: Due Diligence Documents & Contracts — This interactive webinar will focus on the due diligence round and how to best prepare for it. From high-level overviews to in-depth analyses of every number, customer and flaw, angel and legal experts will run the process through which investors evaluate early-stage companies for investment. Market analysis, financials, legal documents… You will walk away with a clear understanding and a checklist of what business documents and legal contracts investors need to see from you to make the process of investing as smooth as it can be. Register here. 12:30 p.m. Zoom webinar.
Breakthroughs in Breast Cancer: Innovations for Surviving and Thriving — Industry leaders discuss recent developments in breast cancer treatments and their delivery, why innovation is a necessary path to improved access to screening, how to find inspiration to further advance the medical field, particularly screening and medication delivery systems, and how intellectual property plays a key role in modern medical advances. Register here. 5 p.m. Zoom webinar.
Thursday, October 14
Golden Seeds Boston Office Hours — Office Hours give entrepreneurs who may or may not yet be ready to apply for funding an opportunity to meet and speak with experienced early-stage investors. Register here. 9:45 a.m. Zoom webinar.
Snacks with an Expert: Freelancing and the Future of Talent — The way we do business is changing and so is how and where you get great talent. The idea of growth used to come at the cost of a full-time employee, but that's not necessarily the case anymore. In this event you'll learn how to leverage freelancers and independent contractors to successfully scale your company for growth from HR Expert Anne Rush, Founder and CEO of Elasta Jobs. Register here. 4 p.m. Zoom webinar.
Wednesday, October 20
PANGEO 2021 — PANGEO is Globalization Partners' annual conference designed to equip companies with the ideas, skills, and best practices to thrive in the new world of global remote work. Register here. Virtual event.
Thursday, October 21
Understanding ESG & Impact Investment: How Founders & Investors Can Drive Positive Change — Impact investment is an opaque topic and can mean a variety of different approaches. ESG (Environmental, social and corporate governance) SDG (Sustainable Development Goals), Impact Investors… These investments have the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return. However, both founders and investors should understand the opportunities of creating greater impact both in what they do AND how they run their companies AND understand exactly how this impacts communities around them (for good or bad). Join us as we’ll learn from experts inside and outside of the US on the opportunities and pitfalls of various types of Impact Investment and what lessons we can learn from these models. Register here. 12:45 p.m. Zoom webinar.
Think Canada for your expansion: a powerhouse of AI innovation — This virtual discussion in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada will deep dive how you can start thinking about cross border expansion and scale, while also enlightening AI founders, business leaders, investors and enthusiasts to the many resources Canada has to offer high growth companies looking to expand internationally. Register here. 11:30 a.m. Virtual event.
Thursday, October 28
2021 MassChallenge U.S. Showcase and Award — The 2021 MassChallenge U.S. Showcase and Awards is a celebration of creativity and innovation coming from the minds of entrepreneurs building game changing businesses that will impact the way we live, work, and play. Register here. 10 a.m. Virtual event.
