Overview of the Boston entrepreneurship ecosystem, including resources for startups, how to reach influencers, tips on doing business in Boston, and ways to get plugged in.

1. Navigating the Boston
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
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2. Community Influencers Resources

3. Background

4. Startup Experiences

5. Angel Investments
Direct Syndicate/Fund
TBD Angels

6. Student Entrepreneurship

7. Who traveled the furthest to get here?

8. Community Influencers Resources

9. Community
Influencers Resources

12. Talent
EcosystemCapital

13. Independent Corporate University
Investors + +
Accelerators &
Incubators
+ +
Co-working
Spaces
+
Natural Resources

14. bit.ly/boston-area-investors-firmsInvestors
University Focused
Corporate VC
Angel Groups
Seed
Stage
Growth
Stage
Early
Stage
VC
Tech
VC
Healthcare, Biotech, Energy

15. Independent Corporate University
Accelerators & Incubators

16. Independent Corporate University
Co-working Spaces

17. University Resources

18. Take advantage of this time

19. Student-created Ventures

20. Community Influencers Resources

21. Community
Influencers
Resources

22. www.slideshare.net/bussgang/what-makes-bostons-startup-scene-special-fall-2017

23. www.slideshare.net/bussgang/what-makes-bostons-startup-scene-special-fall-2017

25. Who’s surviving, who’s thriving?
• The Rocket Ship Startup
List: 2020 (Covid-19
Edition), Jeff Bussgang
• Who's freezing hiring
from coronavirus

26. Raising during a pandemic
• Active investors are out there
• Active VC List, DocSend
• Investors meeting during
COVID-19
• Plan for longer runway
• Valuations hit 20-30%

27. Strong Industry Vertical ClustersMarketingTech
e-commerce
Cybersecurity
Cloud
Travel
Mobile
EdTech
Robotics
LifeSciences
HealthIT
Energy

28. David Chang @changds
Finding the Functional Experts
Development
Design
Product
Marketing
PR
Legal

29. Where to Find Technical Co-founders
• Student groups, meetups (part-time)
• Industry
• Veterans in between gigs
• Open to moonlighting (part-time)
• Freelancers – see startup resources list

30. Media
Publications
Podcasts
www.twitter.com/changds/lists/boston-tech-journalists/members
www.twitter.com/changds/lists/national-tech-journalists/members

31. Work the Network

32. Community Influencers Resources

33. Community Influencers
Resources

34. Community Groups & Trade Organizations
builtinboston.com/guides
bostonstartupsguide.com startupbos.org

35. Events & Networking
www.greenhornconnect.com/events

36. www.newenglandvc.org/resources/#ecosystem-guides

37. www.pillar.vc/founders-guide www.underscore.vc/startupsecrets

38. bit.ly/startresources
Marketing
Press / Media
Freelancers
Agencies
National Tech Journalists
Boston Tech Journalists
Legal
Legal Templates
Accounting
Recruiters
Real Estate
Co-working
Brokers
Events
Event Spaces
Startup Events Listings
Startup Community Groups
Speakers/Mentors (WIP)
Boston Women Leaders
Investors
Guides
Lists
Materials / Templates
University Entrepreneurship Resources
Competitions
Student Groups
Startup Resources
General Guides
Development
Web Dev Shops
Mobile App Dev Shops
Tech Talent / Advisors
Mobile App Development Tools
Design / UX
Graphic Design Resources
Full-time
Freelancers
Agencies
Product
Pros
Emerging Stars

39. How can Boston help you grow?

40. Navigating the Boston Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Q&A
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