Venture CaféSince the birth of the Venture Cafe prototype a mere 6 months ago, Highland Capital Partners has been an integral partner and enthusiastic participant in our events. This week, we welcome Highland Senior Vice-President Michael Gaiss, in lieu of Gaurav Tewari and Craig Driscoll. He will take appointments on a ‘first come first serve’ basis from 3:30-6pm. Best to come early to ensure that you’ll get to speak with Michael.
This week’s other event will be the #IDTechUp, organized by Seeding Labs. This event is also starting to become a mainstay on the Venture Cafe scene, hosting its third meetup this summer. At this time, the folks at Seeding Labs are looking into how to increase funding opportunities for science research in Africa by helping their fellows from Kenyatta University in Nairobi with presentations and grant-writing. Ever wonder how you could contribute to innovation in countries that need it the most? Stop by this week and chat with Nina and others about obstacles they face and what resources they need. You never know how your work in Cambridge could positively affect thousands in countries far away. While the Seeding Labs/Novartis Fellows have returned to Kenya, we hope this becomes a gathering point for startups interested in international development and emerging markets.
Tried one of our new bizarrely-named local beers yet? Keep up with the blog for the bar manager, Amy’s, commentary on keeping some of the most useful and serendipitous conversations hydrated and interesting. See you Thursday!
-Liz Peyton
