Temperatures are warming up and events are expanding: online and off. From tech career fairs to learning how to scale up your virtual business experience, this is your BostInno-approved events calendar for May 2021.
Tuesday, May 4
Tech Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event: The Tech Career Fair will be working with hiring partners from fast growing startups and Fortune 500 companies in technology. There will be a focus on helping companies achieve their diversity and inclusivity initiative with more diverse candidates to their talent pool. Register here. 6 p.m., free.
Wednesday, May 5
Teach Talks: Weekly Webinars: Focus Stacking — When, Why and How. This session will cover the basics of Focus Stacking, including: when to take a single exposure versus stacking images, the positives & negatives of focus stacking and how to Focus Stack once the decision has been made. Register, here. 5 p.m., free.
Friday, May 7
Three-day career development bootcamp: C-level executives Ms. Pat Zimmerman and Dr. Elizabeth Xu will teach you how to advance your career, better pay and better relationships. The three day conference will go as such: Day 1 How to improve the relationship with your managers. Day 2 How to deal with office bullies and Tough peers who take your credits. Day 3 How to ask for raise and promotion. Register, here. 8 p.m., free.
Tuesday, May 11
TEACHx: TEACHx sparks innovation in teaching and learning by showcasing experiments and celebrating successes in a community-oriented environment. This annual symposium brings together instructors, students, learning designers, and technology specialists to make connections, begin collaborations, and learn from their peers. Register, here. 11 a.m., free.
Thursday, May 13
iPSC seminar: Held by an early drug discovery unit, this online event goes into a multiscale 3D analysis of human brain organoids for quantitative tissue biology in development and disease. Register, here. 4 p.m., free.
Saturday, May 15
May Thrive and Grow Gathering: A morning of discussion and prayer with fellow entrepreneurs. This month we'll hear from another member of our network who will share about their journey following Jesus into business. The conversation will be Q&A style with an opportunity for discussion and sharing. Register, here. 10 a.m., free.
Monday, May 17
Rock My Business Idea: Futurpreneur and RBC Future Launch’s Rock My Business Idea workshop will help you test your business idea before you bring it to market. Join a Futurpreneur Entrepreneur-in-Residence and other aspiring entrepreneurs to learn how to develop your concept into a viable business. Register, here. 10 a.m., free.
Wednesday, May 19
Small Business Recovery and Resilience Webinar: This presentation provides a general overview of the programs the SBA is administering related to provisions in the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (the Economic Aid Act). Register, here. 12 p.m., free.
Thursday, May 20
Business Planning Guide: The Business Planning Guide Workshop is an interactive 4 hour webinar that will serve as guidance in developing a business plan. This includes market research, marketing and sales, operations and start-up costs, as well as financials. The workshop is split into two sessions held on two separate days: May 20th 2pm - 4pm & May 27th 2pm - 4pm. This ticket purchase includes payment for both days. Register, here. 2 p.m., $56.
Friday, May 21
Level Up to Scale Up Virtual Business Experience: People who attend the Level Up to Scale Up Event will have a front row seat to 30 of the top thought-leaders in their industry. Ask panelists about anything: Not only will you learn from these amazing influencers, but you will be able to ask them specific questions about your life experience and business and they will give you specific answers. Register, here. 10 a.m., free.
Saturday, May 22
Financial Online Symposium: Join the symposium for an entire day of insightful, exclusive presentations on a series of funds directly from Punch 5’s alternative investment partners. They will discuss how to obtain startup funding and more. Register, here. 10 a.m., free.
Monday, May 24
FemTech Listening Party (Dr. Fahimeh Sasan, Kindbody): Join FemTech Focus at its weekly FemTech Podcast Listening Party! We'll be listening to snippets of podcast episode where we interview FemTech Founders, industry leaders and advocates in FemTech and discuss our takeaways on what those snippets covered. We define FemTech as technology, products, and services that improve women's health and wellness. Register, here. 8 p.m., free.
Tuesday, May 25
Starting A Small Business Webinar: With a range of programs and services tailored to meet your needs, the London Small Business Centre can help you start and grow your business. Attend this free, 90-minute webinar for a full overview of programs and services, and key business startup information. Register, here. 2 p.m., free.
Wednesday, May 26
Amplify Live Pitch: This pitch series has been built out of lessons learned from 100 pitch events held live and on Zoom since 2016. Our goal for Amplify is to provide visibility for pitching startups from across the globe. What to expect: Five startups that are either ready to launch or have recently launched will join us on the livestream stage. Register, here. 2 p.m., free.
Thursday, May 27
Advancement to Fellow Webinar:Join current fellows as they go over the process of becoming a fellow, the value fellowship has brought to their careers, and go over tips and tricks about the Board of Governors Examination. Register, here. 6 p.m., free.
Friday, May 28
Virtual Mental Health First Aid Adult: Evidence-based program designed to help community members identify and assist in mental health issues that friends, family members, coworkers, or neighbors are experiencing. Updated content in 2020 includes this virtual model that has 2 hours of self-directed pre-work and then 4 hours of instructor-led Zoom training. Register, here. 9 a.m., $40.
