September always signals the start of something new: the school year, a new season and the shift in attitude that comes with those changes.
Things look a little bit different this year because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But there is still plenty and going on. From virtual conferences to pitch nights, the Boston startup scene has brought us innovative ways to connect and keep growing.
That includes from yours truly at BostInno. On Sept. 17, we are partnering with Wellnested to put on a virtual event called The Double Shift: Parenting and Entrepreneurship in 2020. We'll touch on what it’s like to fundraise, build products and teams and get a startup off the ground—all while expecting or raising a child.
Check out the full calendar of upcoming events below. You can also feature an event with BostInno. More on that here.
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Entrepreneur with an Idea....“How do you know if your idea is a good one?: Every business starts with an idea. Whether you have an idea for a great new product or a service that will revolutionize an industry, your inspiration is a great start. But how do you know if you could build a business around your idea? The Startup Coalition will answer some of those questions. Register here. 5:30 p.m., free
Thursday, Sept. 10
Supply Chain Innovation Conference 2020: Supply Chain Innovation is one of Venture Café’s annual conferences bringing together corporate innovators, entrepreneurs, academics and investors for discussions of the most recent trends and developments that shape the landscape of warehousing, sourcing and logistics, storage and transportation, robotics and AI, food, shopping and more. More here. 2 p.m., free
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Fireside Chat with Greg McKeown on Essentialism: Greg McKeown is the author of the New York Times bestseller “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” and the founder of McKeown, Inc, a company with a mission to teach Essentialism to millions of people around the world. Join General Assembly for a conversation with him. More here. 6:30 p.m., free
Wednesday, Sept. 16
The Dish: New startup accelerator Petri is hosting a virtual summit and networking event on all things biotech and beyond. The daylong event will feature a keynote from George Church, as well as panels and fireside chats with other renowned experts. More here. noon, free
Thursday, Sept. 17
The Double Shift: Parenting and Entrepreneurship in 2020, presented with Wellnested: BostInno and postnatal care startup Wellnested are teaming up to put on this timely event tackling the challenges of double-dutying as an entrepreneur and a new parent. Moderated by Wellnested co-founder Stephanie Rampello, this panel discussion will touch on what it’s like to fundraise, build products and teams and get a startup off the ground—all while expecting or raising a child. We’ll also talk about how Boston’s startup scene might adapt to accommodate new parents. Register here. 3 p.m., free
Friday, Sept. 18
Investor Speaker Series: The Built Environment: Join Greentown Labs for a panel discussion with investors who will advise on ways to fund your climatetech startup tackling the built environment. More here. noon, free
Monday, Sept. 21
Startup Boston Week: It’s all kicking off on Monday—a week of networking, learning and celebrating the innovations coming out of Boston’s startup scene. Startup Boston Week is all virtual this year, but it still consists of 70 events with some 200 speakers, and plenty of opportunity for attendees. More here. free
Tuesday, Sept. 22
She+ Geeks Out Power Up: Managing with Empathy sponsored by Cogito: Join She+ Geeks Out for a panel discussion on how to motivate, coach, engage and drive performance, with empathy, in today’s evolving work environment. There will be a panel discussion as well as workshops and opportunities for networking. More here. noon, free
Wednesday, Sept. 23
Digital Transformation & Innovation in the Energy Industry: Digital forces are changing the skills an executive needs to manage organizations. Businesses that will thrive will be led by executives who have an understanding of the forces shaping their environment and an awareness of the skills necessary to master those forces. General Assembly and Plug and Play have curated a panel of experts to discuss. Register here. 7 p.m., free
Thursday, Sept. 24
EnergyBar: A Virtual Tour of Greentown Houston: Greentown Labs will be unveiling details about Greentown Houston, the cleantech incubator’s second-ever location. Entrepreneurs, investors, students and friends of climate tech are invited to attend, meet colleagues and engage in a community that is focused on climate action at work. More here. 5 p.m., free
Friday, Sept. 25
Latinx Leaders in Tech: Join General Assembly for inspiring talks from five Latinx changemakers who will share their career journeys, how they reached their level of success and the hurdles they overcame along the way. They will also impart advice on how we can collectively create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture to encourage more Latinx leaders to enter and stay in tech fields. Register here. 11 a.m., free
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Pitch Night: Put together by Roxbury Innovation Center and EforAll, Pitch Night is an opportunity for small businesses and entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas and businesses to a panel of judges for an opportunity to win prize funding. Learn more here. 5 p.m., free
Wednesday, Sept. 30
The Future of Flight: Flying cars are not so far away. The MIT Enterprise Forum has put together a panel that will discuss the minutiae of the ever-innovating aerospace industry: the future of electric flight, vehicles’ energy efficiency, autonomous aerial vehicle control, safety and the role of intellectual property. Register here. 6 p.m., $10 for nonmembers
