Venture Café Cambridge

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 to everyone who attended our launch of the Venturer Virtual Roundtable on September 4th! 𝗔 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵! The next installment of the 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀! We're thrilled to keep the momentum going with our first Venturer-only Roundtable Series session next Wednesday, September 18th from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (and every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month!). The topic this week is called “Being Investment Ready.”  So let’s dive in then! Questions may include - be in the room to confirm(!): ✅ What do investors look for in startups? ✅ How can startups effectively pitch to investors? *cough* Venture Café Cambridge *cough*  ✅ What financial documents and data should be prepared before approaching investors? ✅ How can startups demonstrate growth potential to investors? ✅ What are the common mistakes startups make when seeking investment? ✅ How important is the startup team in the investment decision? ✅ What legal and regulatory considerations should startups be aware of? The conversation will be 100% interactive and allow Venturer Supporters to learn from each other and our resident expert, Venture Café Senior Advisor, Suman Lal. The Virtual Venturer Roundtable Series is an exclusive benefit for Venturer Supporters at Venture Café. If you're a Venturer Supporter, click here to pre-register: https://lnkd.in/e_PnVFAP Are you curious about the Venturer Program? Click here to learn more and sign-up: https://lnkd.in/eEmc4-kZ Onward and upward! 🙌 Venture Café Providence Venture Café Global Institute

THIS AFTERNOON at Startup Boston Week, join us in supporting - 🚀 Alexander Cheung, Director at Venture Café Cambridge 🚀 Abi Barrow, Managing Partner at CAMBRIDGE INNOVATION PARTNERS LIMITED 🚀 Christa Bleyleben, Managing Partner at MassGlobal Partners LLC 🚀 Elena LoBianco, Business Consultant at TriNet as they participate in the panel: "Redefining the Workspace: Building a Collaborative Culture in a Hybrid Workforce." They'll be discussing best practices for nurturing a vibrant, collaborative culture within startups while embracing the hybrid workforce! CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) Today, 9/10/24 3:34 PM - 4:45 PM Both in-person and virtual (click the link below) Location: Suffolk University, 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Commons - 5th Floor Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehSBqBvK We're cheering you on! See you there. 😎

Pitch for an Angel Investor! Journey Mapping! Fractional Leadership! Music! Video Storytelling! OH MY! So many of you in our awesome ecosystem are getting settled in to their new living space, a new workspace at CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center), and this Fall weather! Venture Café Cambridge has your back! We're excited to kick off the fall with some stellar programming to help you level up in your life and business! 🚀 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲: A polished pitch opportunity with real-time feedback from Angel Investor, Gregory Raiz. Get ready! 🎶 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿: Live DJing from the Woah! Collective to set the vibe! 🚀 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Insights from a fractional leadership expert, Michael Sattler, on staffing solutions for project-based roles. 🎥 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Video production studio leader, Thomas Dodge, offering solutions to elevate your storytelling. 🚀 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Learn how personal alignment can set you and your business on the path to success with expert executive coach, Vicky Lee. See you there! 😎

🌏 We're thrilled to welcome University of Tsukuba Night 2024 on Thursday, September 5th! Dive into a night of innovation and global collaboration as we bring together the brightest minds from around the world. 🏆 Here at Venture Café Cambridge, we're excited to partner with University of Tsukuba University, coming all the way from Japan, along with some of its Campus-in-Campus (CiC) members. CiC is a visionary program that breaks down national and institutional barriers to promote collaboration among global universities. They are pioneering a new era of borderless academic collaboration. The evening will feature: 📍 Opening Remarks and a Welcome featuring Kyosuke Nagata, President, University of Tsukuba; Maria Zuber, Presidential Advisor for Science & Technology Policy and E.A. Griswold Professor of Geophysics, MIT Seiichiro Takahashi, Consulate-General of Japan in Boston Yasushi Nakauchi, Vice President for Collaborative Research, University of Tsukuba 📍 Flash Talk Sessions in Robotics, SaaS, and Life Sciences, poster sessions, and more! Don't miss it. 😎

⚡ Calling All Innovators! Join us a week from today on Wednesday, September 4th from 12:30-1:30pm EST! ⚡ ☀ Join us for the inaugural Venturer *Virtual* Roundtable with Suman Lal and Aureliusz Gorski 🧑🏻💻🤖 and learn about our new Roundtable Series that will take place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. 🌐 Don't miss the launch of something new at Venture Café Cambridge, Venture Café Providence, and Venture Café Global Institute! See you there. 😎

SNEAK PEEK! 🚀 Look ahead for University of Tsukuba Night 2024: On September 5th from 4:30pm - 8:00pm here at Venture Café Cambridge, dive into a night of innovation and global collaboration as we bring together the brightest minds from around the world. From groundbreaking life sciences ventures to cutting-edge robotics & SaaS startups, this event is your gateway to discovering the future of technology and research. Plus, with the University of Tsukuba leading the charge in breaking down barriers through their Campus-in-Campus Initiative, you won’t want to miss the chance to connect with pioneers who are redefining what’s possible. Get ready to be inspired! 🏆 Pre-register today! https://lnkd.in/gkmJTzwg

:: This Thursday :: Join us for "Bullseye: Pitching for VCs, Global Growth, and Pricing Strategies" Click here to pre-register: https://lnkd.in/gf5N8h2v 👑 Connection Collider | 4:30pm - 8:00pm This isn’t just another networking event—it’s where serendipity meets strategy. 📈 Office Hours with a Digital Design Firm! | 5:00pm - 7:00pm Join Smashing Boxes' Head of Platform Services, Pardees Safizadeh, to decide on the right product to build, master customer discovery, attract investor attention, and design compelling UI/UX for your app. 💵 Enterprise SaaS Pricing Strategy & Business Models | 5:00pm - 6:00pm Learn insights into how to turn a few features to numbers to business models and what it means for shareholder value. Featuring Manoj Koshy of Oddz.ai. 🌐 Expand Your Global Reach: Unlock New Growth Opportunities in Emerging Markets | 5:00pm - 6:00pm Join Helen Wang, Founding Partner/Regional Head of TecoGlobal Group and Seed Group to unlock knowledges about global growth and international markets! 🚀 But that’s not all—don’t miss out on by pitching directly to VCs during our thrilling Bucket List Pitch-Off. Featuring Robert Hughes III, Derek B., and Stuart Paap! Will your name be drawn for a chance to spark the interest of top investors? Learn more and pre-register here: https://lnkd.in/gf5N8h2v See you there! 😎

TOMORROW NIGHT! Come out to our groundbreaking program - leadership and design opportunities abound! Click through to pre-register today! 📦 Office Hours with a Design & Engineering Firm (think fabrication of a physical product)! Visit David McCloskey from Alogus Innovation & Design Time slots are still available! From fidget toys to manufacturing gears, Dave will talk you through your next steps! 💻 Office Hours with a Platform Design Firm! Visit Pardees Safizadeh from Smashing Boxes Time slots are still available! Looking to level up your community engagement through amplified usability? Look no further! 🌟 Learn how to be a Nonprofit Board Member and give back to your local community! Featuring Sophie Barratt from Net Impact Boston 💸 Learn about Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA), their £800m funding budget, and their new open Programme Manager role (administering a £50m+ budget). ARIA’s Programme Directors are visionary leaders in science and technology, setting directions for innovative programmes and funding R&D to advance their vision. Featuring ARIA's Muji Ahmedi, Pranay Shah, Jacques Carolan, Suraj Bramhavar, and CIC's Timothy Rowe. Don't miss out on this leadership EXTRAVAGANZA! See you there! 😎

Please be safe out there! ⛈ Even though it's stormy outside, we're still here championing robotics innovation with MassRobotics at tonight's Thursday Gathering. We hope you'll join us for RoboSource! https://lnkd.in/eP4bb77F

Hello Venture Café Community! We're so excited to launch the Supporter Virtual Roundtable Series in collaboration with Venture Café Global Institute on September 4th from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. We hope you'll join us for this kickoff! Hear from the host of the Roundtable Series, Suman Lal, as he welcomes you to join him for this very special virtual Venture Café series! After the kickoff, we’re offering this Series as an exclusive benefit for Venturer Supporters on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. Click to learn more about the Roundtable Series here: https://lnkd.in/evang86J Sign up for the September 4th Roundtable Session directly, here: https://lnkd.in/dSbqDMmT Venture Café Providence