Past Event Video Recaps

The Venture Forum February meeting held at Worcester State University focused on how to combine
entrepreneurship with social activism. Four CEOs with four different approaches provided personal
insights into how they were able to give back to the community while building corporate success. Read the recap.

The innovation fair held at The Venture Forum’s January 14 meeting was a festive and informative affair. More than a dozen companies displayed prototypes, models or already-launched products. Two of the exhibitors addressed the group, describing their journeys to date, followed by two panelists with years of experience financing early stage companies. Read the recap.

The audience was informed about the state of Personalized Medicine today and how it will increasingly impact our lives. Read the recap.

A biotech company offering a novel approach to osteoarthritis treatment has won The Venture Forum’s 2013 Business Plan Contest. A panel of four judges selected the start up for the $10,000 prize offered by The Venture Forum, with additional in-kind support.  The event was held November 12th on the WPI campus.

The Venture Forum kicked off its new season in high gear, with former Lt. Governor and Worcester Chamber president Tim Murray delivering a rousing address on Worcester’s current growth trajectory. The case study was presented by Jordan Fliegel, founder and CEO of Coachup.com.

September 2013 meeting recap.pdf

May’s Venture Forum was the final – and some might say, most critical – part of our four-part series designed to help entrepreneurs map a road to success. The event featured two keynote speakers with very different backgrounds and experience providing their own unique insights into what it takes to sell successfully in a highly competitive marketplace.

A record, standing room only crowd of over 250 people attended to view posters of the top entrants and learn about the innovation economy first-hand as the finalists made their five-minute pitches.

The winner of the Poster contest was Freight Farms. Congratulations Brad McNamara and Becca Liebman. The winner of the Audience Choice Award was the Bounce Imaging team. Congratulations to Francisco Aguilar and Aaron Kent. The winner of the Judges' Choice Award was Trovare, Inc.. Congratulations to Fabrizio Filipini and Sean Eliseev.

5MP news summary.pdf

Keynote speaker: Michael Schrader, Vaxess Technologies co-founder and CEO 

Exit Staged Right January 2012

Keynote speaker: Jim Baum, Symbiotic CEO, former CEO, Netezza

VF.Jan13.write up.pdf