Spring has sprung, and BostInno is ready to fill your calendar with events that refresh your mind/space.
Whether you want to attend seminars that encourage you to improve your work-from-home setup, kick-start graphic design hobbies, attend motivational networking events or all of the above, check out our list of can’t-miss events below.
This is your BostInno-approved events calendar for April 2021.
Thursday, April 1
AI+ Careers Lab and Expo Hosted at ODSC East 2021: Join Ai+ Career Lab andExpo at ODSC East for free. Meet with recruiters from 15+ data science companies and hear from industry experts on upgrading your resume, transitioning into the field, landing your next job and more. Register here. 10 a.m., free
Online Photography Workshops: April 2021: The Boston Photography Workshops can help you get started on or expand your photography skills. Online workshops feature real-time, small-group education using web-conferencing tools. Register here. 6 p.m., $40+
Friday, April 2
Startup Boston’s B2B Tech Sales Bootcamp: Creating the product is only one part of battle. Learning how to successfully sell what you’ve created is where the victory lies. Startup Boston will break down your sales process during this free, day-long bootcamp. Register here. 8 a.m., free
Saturday, April 3
Digital Marketing Specialist Certification Training Course: This online digital marketing course will give you an in-depth understanding and advanced knowledge of the eight most important digital marketing domains. You’ll be exposed to 40+ digital marketing tools, extensive project experience and Mimic Pro simulations to make you job-ready. Register here. 7 p.m., free
Monday, April 5
SFH- The Job Seekers version of WFH: The Search from Home is tough. Come talk about your obstacles, your space, your structure and build a community to support your professional change. Founder and career strategist Stacey Wiessbock will share her expertise in this session to help you evolve, provide clarity and give you some new tools to move your job search forward. Register here. 9:30 a.m., free
Tuesday, April 6
Kick-Start Your Career in Design: With so many different design and research careers to explore, you might find yourself wondering which one is the right one for you and if you fit the profile. Join BrainStation for a free overview of the digital design field. Register here. noon, free
Wednesday, April 7
Cleantech Goes Public with SPAC: The New England Clean Energy Center is hosting its first 2021 Navigate webinar via Zoom, sponsored by Mintz. Special-purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, are companies with no commercial operations that are formed strictly to raise capital through an IPO for the purpose of acquiring an existing company. They've become an increasingly popular vehicle through which cleantech companies go public. Register here. noon, free
Thursday, April 8
Online: Making Awesome Social Media Videos for Businesses: Looking to maximize the impact of your business? Video is a key way to engage current and prospective customers. You'll learn easy and time-efficient ways to create branded video content that will build your audience and drive your business forward. Please note that this session will be recorded. Register here. 10 a.m., free for Cambridge residents, $10 for others
TiE Boston Fireside Chat with Geeta Aiyer: Are you passionate about making the "right" investments? Are the principles of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) important to you? Do you believe profitability and doing right can and should be tied together? In short, do you believe doing good can lead to doing well? If you answered yes to any of these questions, join TiE Boston for "Doing Good and Doing Well: The Story of Geeta Aiyer" and hear first hand how Aiyer started companies that stayed true to the principles of ESG, long before the term ESG was coined. Register here. 5 p.m., free
Friday, April 9
VIRTUAL Northwest Meeting: Guest Speaker Daleele Alison: Daleele Alison, founder and CEO of RooksDM, a technology consulting group, will share the secrets that he uses to help his clients. Learn how to streamline processes to become more efficient. Register here. 10:30 a.m., free
Saturday, April 10
Leaders Advantage Meeting: The Leaders Advantage club is in place to empower members to become flexible, adaptable and resilient in communication, training and leadership skills in active and virtual platforms. Check it out by registering here. 1 p.m., free
Monday, April 12
Big Sister Boston's Virtual Information Session: During this challenging time, it's important to ensure that girls within the Greater Boston Area are feeling emotionally connected and supported. Learn more about becoming a Big Sister. Register here. 1 p.m., free
Wednesday, April 14
Networking Night for Boston's Young Professionals: Participate from your home, office or home office and bring your drink of choice to meet 30+ business owners, entrepreneurs and career-minded professionals in or near Boston. Hosted by a member of the BostonYPA Leadership Team, these virtual events are designed to efficiently bring together busy, social, young professionals who understand the importance of networking and growing their connections. Register here. 6 p.m., $12
Intro to 3D Design: Learn the basics of 3D design using Onshape, a free CAD application. The design process is the first step towards creating original 3D prints and prototypes. Participants will get an overview of Onshape, then can get their original designs 3D-printed for free. Register here. 7 p.m., free
Thursday, April 15
Online: Instagram for Nonprofits: Look at how your nonprofit can best utilize Instagram. Find your online voice and strategy, look at what kind of content should be shared and posted and analyze aggregators and programs that can be useful for scheduling posts and growing your follower base. Register here. noon, free
Friday, April 16
Candid Career Convos: This virtual conversation series is all about being Black, Indigenous or a person of color (BIPOC) while navigating career aspirations. Connect with BIPOC professionals who will get candid about the ins and outs of defining success on their own terms. Register here. 3 p.m., free
Monday, April 19
Monday Night Motivations: Networking and Inspiration for Entrepreneurial Women: Monday Night Motivations is all about supporting and encouraging entrepreneurial women. Attend the event to expand your network, meet amazing entrepreneurial women, gain entrepreneurial insights and be inspired. Register here. 9 p.m., free
Tuesday, April 20
Skilled Clinic in Dynamic Programming led by Mentor and Salesforce Full-Stack Software Engineer Michael Mroczka: Have you ever written a suboptimal solution to a data structures and algorithms problem because you couldn’t think of a better one? There’s a high chance that the optimal solution involves dynamic programming. Dynamic programming is a challenging algorithmic concept that’s rapidly growing in popularity. Learn more about it by registering for an overview here. 8 p.m., free.
Thursday, April 22
Debra Lee — Embracing Change and Triumphing Over Disruption: The Boston Public Library welcomes former BET CEO Debra Lee for an online conversation moderated by BPL President David Leonard. In this compelling talk for companies that are facing external disruption or internal change, Debra Lee shares lessons learned from her career as one of America’s few African-American women CEOs and on boards ranging from Marriott to Twitter. Register here. 6 p.m., free
Monday, April 26
Advanced Arduino: This Arduino 201 class is designed for those who have some experience with Arduino and programming. Registrants will automatically have one Arduino Booster kit reserved for them. Details for curbside pickup will be emailed after registration. Each kit includes one breadboard, one switch, 10 resistors, 10 jumper wires and LED diodes. Register here. 7 p.m., free
Tuesday, April 27
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application filing walk-through: A must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks for the first time. Learn about trademark basics, TEAS basics, TEAS pre-filing checklist, TEAS Plus and how to find help. Register here. 2 p.m., free
Thursday, April 29
Startup Pitch Event for Boston's Top Entrepreneurs and Investors: In this pitch competition, up to five handpicked companies take the hot seat, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience. After the pitches and audience Q&A, the crowd will vote on a winner who will not only receive an award but recognition from the crowd and also the opportunity to talk more about their product or service. Register here. 7 p.m., free
Friday, April 30
Women's Business League: East Boston Chapter Meeting: Ladies, if you've been looking to network, meet new people, stay connected or promote yourself and your business in a high-level and meaningful environment, then you will not want to miss attending a meeting of the Women's Business League. Register here. 7 p.m., free
