Check out our new highlight reel from Startup Maine Week! 💫
Startup Maine
Strategic Management Services
Portland, Maine 4,161 followers
We serve as a convener, educator, and catalyst of the Maine startup ecosystem.
About us
Startup Maine is an annual gathering celebrating entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation. We serve as a convener, educator and catalyst within the startup ecosystem in Maine. #SUM2020 will take place in Portland, ME in June. Date to be announced soon! WHAT HAPPENS at Startup Maine? INSPIRING – Participants are inspired and brains are sparked by connecting with and hearing from others in the entrepreneurial, startup, innovation and advance thinking spaces. This drives startup and innovation within Portland and the larger Maine community while reinforcing the opportunities and benefits of risk-taking. LEARNING - Participants learn new skills, what to do and what not to do, and how they can support each other through panels, keynote speakers and workshops. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS – Participants (local and non-local) are able to forge connections with like-minded individuals, peers, advocates and service providers that are passionate about the startup community, creating new innovations and building high-growth businesses. CELEBRATING – Participants are exposed to the community that fosters and supports startups, innovation and creative thinking in Portland and throughout Maine. They also learn about the existing Maine startup portfolio and that it’s a great place to start a high-growth company.
- Website
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https://www.startupmaine.org
External link for Startup Maine
- Industry
- Strategic Management Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Portland, Maine
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Design, Startups, Events, Conferences, and Economic Empowerment
Locations
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Primary
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123 Free St
Portland, Maine 04101, US
Employees at Startup Maine
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Katie Shorey
Director of Engagement at Live Work in Maine; President of Startup Maine. Champion of all things Maine 🦞🌲. Ecosystem builder.
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Chris Wolfel
Entrepreneurship & Venture Creation @ The Roux Institute at Northeastern University | Advisor, Mentor, Builder
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Eileen Dunn, M.A. 🏳️🌈
People Culture Systems | Builder, Advisor, Innovator
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Tom Kittredge
Senior Investment Officer at Maine Technology Institute | Chair, Startup Maine | Innovation | Economic Development | Global MBA
Updates
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Join The Roux Institute at Northeastern University on Thursday, July 25th for a panel discussion and evening celebration with founders and investors who are tackling the caregiving and parenting support crisis. pumpspotting and FamTech.org have joined Unum Ventures and Northeastern University's Roux Institute for a conversation about the $6 trillion care economy and how startups and small businesses are coming up with innovative, cost effective alternatives to improve the lives of caregivers and parents. Tour Pumpspotting’s Breast Express Bus, mingle with the Maine startup community, and meet the founders creating caregiving solutions. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ewEnvb2u
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Intern event! If you're an intern or young professional (or have interns at your company) sign up for this event with Maine Career Catalyst. It will be a social event on the beach where you build your network - and have some fun (and free food!). RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/erRvma5D
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Hey Maine startups, make sure you send your interns to this event!
What does it really take to be an entrepreneur? Hear from entrepreneurs from around Maine and in various industries as they share their stories of how they got started, where they found support, and how the entrepreneur mindset can apply in any type of organizational leadership. Join us July 25th at The Roux Institute at Northeastern University from 4-7 for a panel discussion that will be followed by networking and refreshments with our panelists and participants! Hear from representatives from Maine Technology Institute, GWI, ReMo, and CEI (Coastal Enterprises, Inc.). Note: This is a hybrid event, with a panel discussion from 4-5pm and networking and refreshments afterwards for in-person participants. RSVP here: https://loom.ly/DtnYKHw Thank you to our event sponsor, CEI (Coastal Enterprises, Inc.)
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Recently connected with Rachel Battarbee and learned about her company, Guided Makers - an apparel and product development consultancy company (based in Maine, but with clients all over). If you’re in the apparel or outdoor product dev space (or thinking about it), check them out! https://guidedmakers.com
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Junior Achievement of Maine Is hosting JAM Fest on June 13, 2024 at LL Bean’s new headquarters in Freeport. If you’re not familiar with JA Maine, this is an incredible organization that brings learning experiences focused on financial literacy and entrepreneurship to K-12 students throughout the state! (Imagine if all our founders had that in their kindergarten class!) This is a friend-raiser AND a fund-raiser, so consider it a great way to spend an evening out with friends, get to know the amazing people in the JA Maine community, make connections, and learn more about the non-profit. RSVP here!: https://lnkd.in/d5HUHDSe
JAM Fest
maine.ja.org
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May news, upcoming events, and recap of Startup Maine week! Read on here: https://lnkd.in/e2EKMFU6
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Excellent recap and learnings from last week’s Startup Maine conference. How can we make this entrepreneurial ecosystem what we want it to be?
The good, the tough and the needed: 10 insights from Startup Maine Week
mainebiz.biz
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We can't thank you enough for taking the time out of your busy schedules to participate in Startup Maine Week! We hosted over 25 events the last four days. So many great speakers, connections, and ideas. Couldn't have pulled this off without the support of partner organizations, panel organizers, volunteers, and sponsors. Thank you, Maine startup community!
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Tonight! Tuesday, May 14 from 4-6pm. Join us at our kickoff event and keynote panel. Details and RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eJcw6tfr
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