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- Events on February 9, 2012
Venture Cafe in Session
February 9, 2012, 3:00 pm
Info Table for Brew Week
February 9, 2012, 3:00 pm
Building Global Entrepreneurial Connections
February 9, 2012, 3:00 pm
Info Table for Lean Startup Machine weekend, Feb 17-19th
February 9, 2012, 4:30 pm
Category Archives: Development
Hop into Spring, with Beer
Judging from the snow that fell on March 21, spring has not yet arrived outside … but it has arrived in Venture Cafe. Local breweries are releasing their spring seasonal beers and we are trying to catch them before they … Continue reading
Beer: aged to perfection
I’ve run into a few people recently who are starting their own beer cellars. To be honest, the idea is a bit intimidating to me, because “beer cellaring” sounds fancy and complicated to my ears. After a bit of research, however, I found … Continue reading
The Capital Network Brings Seasoned Entrepreneurs to the Cafe
In a guest post from Dan Allred, Board Member of The Capital Network and Senior Relationship Manager at Silicon Valley Bank, Dan describes a new offering for the community to be held at Venture Cafe. In this pilot of four monthly … Continue reading
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Tagged beer, food, networking, Office Hours, roundtable, Serial Entrepreneurs, SVB, TCN
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Indulge in a North Shore Classic
Last week, many of you commented positively on the Ipswich Original Ale, which was on tap at Venture Cafe for the first time. Ipswich is a “North Shore Classic” so obviously it finds favour with the locals. In fact, after … Continue reading
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Q & A: Where did your startup start?
This week’s video cover two subjects with help from February 17 attendees, one pragmatic and another prosaic. First, is that really a soda fountain? Second, where did your business get its start? Continue reading
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What’s the Best Business Advice You’ve Ever Received?
Boston World Partners visited Venture Cafe on Thursday, Feb 10th, and collected sage advice from a variety of folks, asking a simple but deep question.
“What’s the best business advice you’ve ever received?” Continue reading
Fresh from the Cask
Prior to a recent business trip to London, I asked a friend for recommendations of British beers to sample. He mentioned a few different names, and then advised me against cask ales, unless I enjoyed “warm, yeasty beers.” Ever curious, … Continue reading
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Startup Story: Kris Hart talks about keeping college students connected to golf
Moving from high school to college means plenty of life changes, both personal and financial, as new expenses for incoming students elbow out pricier hobbies. That’s when pastimes like golf feel the loss of young players, as they move to unfamiliar areas and change spending habits.
Former school golfer Kris Hart wants to keep his sport affordable for people making this move by replicating the college ski pass program familiar to student skiers as the CollegeGolfPass. We met at a recent Venture Cafe and talked about turning his personal passion into a business that helps both courses and young players. Continue reading
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Venture Cafe Retail Location Update
Tim Rowe, Venture Cafe founder, Cambridge Innovation Center co-founder and CEO and Kendall Square Association founder and President, and all-around ‘Innovation Catalyst’ shares an update on the Venture Cafe retail location progress: Venture Café, as you know, has been operating … Continue reading
Vive la Bière
Newly reinstated in snowy Boston after a week in Paris, and avoiding stepping into the outside tundra, I decided now would be the perfect time to investigate French beer from the comfort of my couch. I realize that France is … Continue reading
