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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Mash-Up
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to see you tomorrow at Polar Park in Worcester for the 3rd annual Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up! We are expecting nice weather and a terrific turnout. \nIncluded are some logistics information for you\, so that you can make the most of the event. If you have additional questions\, send them to manufacturing@masstech.org. \nVisit our Exhibitors \nPlease be sure to visit our many exhibitors across the concourse. The Mash-Up is designed to provide attendees the opportunity to connect with resources to help with hiring and training needs\, to leverage the manufacturing ecosystem and to find solutions that support your business\, and to learn about the latest manufacturing innovations coming out of the Commonwealth. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the event and hope you enjoy the day! Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. \nSee you at the Mash-Up!
URL:https://neinvents.org/event/manufacturing-mash-up/
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SUMMARY:Jules Pieri and the Role of Innovation in Product Development
DESCRIPTION: Join us for an exclusive in-person event featuring renowned innovator\, entrepreneur\, and investor Jules Pieri!\nCo-founder & Former CEO of The Grommet 🔹 Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs (2013) 🔹 Goldman Sachs’s 100 Most Interesting Entrepreneurs (2014) 🔹 Entrepreneur in Residence Emeritus at Harvard Business School 🔹 Member at G20 Ventures 🔹 Investing Partner at XFactor Ventures \nFrom her roots as an industrial designer to her executive roles at iconic brands like Keds\, Stride Rite\, and Playskool\, Jules’s journey is a true testament to innovation and entrepreneurship. Join us on September 28th for a conversation filled with invaluable insights and visionary strategies that have shaped the business landscape. \nAGENDA: \n6-7:00 PM Networking & light refreshments\n7- 8:00PM Keynote speaker \nUSE THIS ADDRESS FOR YOUR GPS!\nGarage Parking:  86 Merrimack St Haverhill\, MA \n\nPLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT: \n \n  \n  \nThis event is presented in collaboration with the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub Haverhill. \n                                   \n 
URL:https://neinvents.org/event/sept28/
LOCATION:New England Invents Offices at the IHub Haverhill Campus\, 2 Merrimack St Suite 342\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01830
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SUMMARY:Authors & Innovators
DESCRIPTION:The Authors & Innovators Business Ideas Festival hosted by Gennari Aronson\, and sponsored by New England Invents\, is jam-packed with insights\, idea exchange\, and thoughtful\, intelligent conversation with business book authors\, innovators\, and top business minds. \nThursday’s Featured Conversation: Knowing What Matters: The Changing Mindset of Business \nToday’s emerging leaders face unprecedented challenges.  They need to work harder\, smarter\, and know what matters.  That means tracking the latest developments in tech\, retaining and attracting the right team\, considering the broader community\, and understanding that the only constant is change.  Join us as we explore how leaders can navigate these challenges with determination\, humility\, and humor. \n\nSaul Austerlitz: Adjunct professor of writing and comedy history at New York University\nClayton Fletcher: Popular stand-up comedian who performs all over the world.\nKashmir Hill: Features writer on the business desk at The New York Times\, covering technology and privacy\nRon Shaich: Founder and former Chairman and CEO of Panera Bread and Au Bon Pain and current Chairman and Lead investor in Cava\, Tatte\, Life Alive\, and Level99.\n\nDoors open @4:30. Event starts @6:00.
URL:https://neinvents.org/event/authors-innovators/
LOCATION:Mosesian Center for the Arts\, 321 Arsenal Street\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472
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SUMMARY:Military Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:Our Military Pitch Event is a unique opportunity for active military personnel\, retired veterans\, and the families of military servicemen and women to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.  We will invite six NEI members with military affiliations to pitch their products. \nWho is Eligible to Pitch?\nNEI Members who are: \n\nActive military\nRetired military\nMilitary family members including spouses\, widows and widowers\, as well as children of active\, retired and separated veterans\n\nWhy Attend?\n\n1. Pitch Your Ideas: Share your innovative product ideas with our panel of experienced judges who have a keen eye for market potential and viability.  Or\, if you’re not pitching but part of the audience\, you can gain valuable insight by watching others pitch their products live. \n2. Expert Feedback: Receive valuable feedback and insights from industry experts to refine your concept and increase its chances of success. \n3. Networking Opportunities: Whether you’re pitching your product or part of the audience viewing the product pitches\, this event will offer a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals\, mentors\, and potential collaborators within the NEI community. \nAgenda:\nNetworking and light refreshments:  5:30-6:30pm\nProduct Pitches: 6:30-8:00pm \n Are you interested in attending the event?\nPlease register to secure your spot here: https://NEIpitch.eventbrite.com \n \n Are you interested in pitching at the event?\nPlease continue reading and submit your product below. \nHow to Participate in the Pitch:\n1. Register: Register below to be considered for the pitch.  Registration is free for military-affiliated individuals.  If you would like to have an NDA in place before you submit your product\, please download our NDA\, fill it out\, and email it back to lexa@neinvents.org. \n2. Prepare Your Pitch: Develop a pitch presentation that highlights your product idea and its market potential. Pitches must not exceed 5 minutes in length.  Panelist feedback will be limited to 10 minutes or less. \n3. Present: On the day of the event\, present your pitch to the panel of experts and our audience. Pitch can include video\, slides\, and/or demonstration of the product itself (retail ready product or prototype). \n◆◆MODERATOR◆◆ \nPeter Cifichiello   An M&A and Emerging Growth Lawyer at Morse\, Peter Cifichiello\, guides clients on mergers & acquisitions\, venture capital investments\, and equity/convertible note financings for startups. Prior to law school\, Peter served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy\, aboard the USS Denver (LPD-9)\, deploying twice. \n◆◆ PANELISTS ◆◆ \nEric Solem\nEric Solem is a Managing Principal and President of the Boston office of Lee & Associates. A U.S. Air Force Academy graduate\, Eric was an instructor pilot in the Air Force before entering graduate school and entering the business world. \nRob Arndt\nBufferSprings Founder and CEO\, Rob Arndt is a 14-year Veteran of the United States Marine Corps\, with 8 of those years focused on armed forces Recruitment & Retention. BufferSprings is proud to be a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. \nElizabeth Dougherty\nAs Eastern Regional Outreach Director for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)\, Elizabeth Dougherty carries out the strategic direction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO. \n  \n 
URL:https://neinvents.org/event/military-pitch-contest-turning-ideas-into-action/
LOCATION:New England Invents Offices at the IHub Haverhill Campus\, 2 Merrimack St Suite 342\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01830
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Innovations: Future-Ready Strategies to Go to Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual educational fireside chat with NEI’s manufacturing partner\, MNR Technology. A pioneer in Human Machine Interface (HMI) and interactive systems\, MNR Manufacturing brings over 30 years of industry expertise. \nThis event is a must-attend for anyone interested in the latest trends in product design\, development\, and manufacturing technologies. MNR’s approach to integrating advanced technology into user-friendly interfaces has set them apart in the field. Register today for this exciting opportunity to connect\, learn\, and envision the future of your inventions.
URL:https://neinvents.org/event/innovations-in-manufacturing-strategies-for-a-future-ready-go-to-market-approach/
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Invention Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Invention Convention (MIC) is part of a global K-12 program aimed at fostering problem-solving\, entrepreneurship\, and creativity skills. On March 16th\, MIC will hold its state finals\, inviting over 75 students from grades K-12 who have engaged in this year-long initiative to showcase their inventions to a panel of judges and their peers. \nNew England Invents will be actively involved in this event\, contributing both to the judging panel and to an educational panel designed to assist parents and students with inquiries about advancing their inventions towards market readiness. \n\nMembers of NEI are invited to attend this exclusive event.  Please contact Lexa Gandolfo for details.
URL:https://neinvents.org/event/massachusetts-invention-convention/
LOCATION:Hopkinton High School\, 90 Hayden Rowe St\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748
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SUMMARY:Inventive Learning with Lemelson-MIT's Stephanie Couch
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nJoin us for this in-person panel discussion on the role inventive learning plays in developing critical thinkers\, creators\, and inventors. \nWe are excited to have Stephanie Couch\, Executive Director of the Lemelson-MIT Program\, as our keynote speaker. Stephanie is a leader in innovative education\, focusing on how we can improve teaching and learning around invention. She has led numerous educational initiatives aimed at empowering both students and educators to embrace inventive thinking.  The Lemelson-MIT Program (LMIT) is a national leader in advancing invention education. LMIT has helped thousands of students and educators learn to invent and has recognized hundreds of collegiate and mid-career inventors for over 25 years. \nWhether you’re a seasoned inventor or just taking your first steps\, this panel offers a chance to connect with like-minded individuals\, gain practical insights\, and fuel your inventive spirit. Register now to secure your spot\, and be part of an event that can redefine your approach to inventive learning.
URL:https://neinvents.org/event/inventive-learning-where-ideas-evolve-into-inventions/
LOCATION:New England Invents Offices at the IHub Haverhill Campus\, 2 Merrimack St Suite 342\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01830
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SUMMARY:Strategic Storytelling: Building Your Brand through Effective Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we host Todd Domke\, Strategist and Storyteller. Todd tells the stories of companies and nonprofits through PR\, marketing\, fundraising\, and pitch presentations. He crafts cost-effective strategies and persuasive content. He draws from deep experience in nearly every field of communications — as a former journalist\, speechwriter\, advertising producer\, campaign director\, political analyst\, business strategist\, author\, and public relations consultant. \nThis session is a unique opportunity for inventors to delve into the art of storytelling as a powerful tool for brand building and market success. Hear Todd discuss how to craft compelling narratives that resonate with audiences and will elevate your brand’s visibility. \nWhether you’re a seasoned inventor or just starting\, this event promises to teach everyone something about how to establish a powerful brand presence.\nRegister now to secure your spot at this dynamic event and learn how your invention’s story can become its greatest asset. \nRegister now to secure your spot at this dynamic event and learn how your invention’s story can become its greatest asset.
URL:https://neinvents.org/event/strategic-storytelling-building-your-brand-through-effective-marketing/
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SUMMARY:Monetizing Your Invention: Advice on Licensing and Strategic Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:This virtual session is designed to provide you with invaluable insights and strategies on how to turn your inventive ideas into profitable ventures. Our panel of experts will share insider tips on navigating licensing agreements and forming strategic partnerships to maximize the monetization potential of your inventions. Whether you’re navigating the early stages of your invention or looking to elevate an existing one\, this panel promises practical advice and success stories that will fuel your entrepreneurial journey. \nRegister now to secure your spot to connect with industry leaders\, gain actionable insights\, and chart a course towards monetizing your inventive creations.
URL:https://neinvents.org/event/monetizing-your-invention-advice-on-licensing-and-strategic-partnerships/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T180000
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SUMMARY:Legends of Invention: A Conversation with New England's Famous Inventors
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive in-person event featuring three of New England’s most renowned inventors. They’ll share their experiences and provide behind-the-scenes information about how they developed their successful inventions. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain firsthand insights from the minds behind the innovations. \nRegister now to secure your spot and take part in an inspiring conversation that can shape the future of your own inventive path.
URL:https://neinvents.org/event/famous-new-england-inventors-tell-their-stories/
LOCATION:New England Invents Offices at the IHub Haverhill Campus\, 2 Merrimack St Suite 342\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01830
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SUMMARY:USPTO's Roadmap to Successful Invention Protection
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to safeguard your inventions in this virtual panel discussion: “USPTO’s Roadmap to Successful Invention Protection.”  During this session\, USPTO experts will discuss strategies\, insights\, and best practices for securing your intellectual property. \nWhether you’re a seasoned inventor seeking advanced guidance or just starting on your inventive path\, this panel promises vital information crucial to the success of your innovations. \nRegister today and provide your inventions with the protection they deserve. \n \n 
URL:https://neinvents.org/event/usptos-roadmap-to-successful-invention-protection/
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