Five Interesting Things (that are not insurance)

I’m Nathan Therrien, founder of Business Insurance & Benefits Services of MA, the go-to resource for #startups on all things insurance.

I spend a lot of time discussing insurance and employee benefits for startups, but there are other things people would rather hear about. So, I started a newsletter—a quick read covering five things that are a little more interesting than insurance.

This week, we have some cool startup events, including the AI Wave Conference with VentureFizz, some newsworthy articles, including one discussing Moniepoints influence in Africas Fintech realm, and a bonus with Underscore.VC job postings!

Event: Connect with Boston’s #biotech community for an evening of networking, drinks, and new opportunities

Activator Kickoff Event

Monday, November 4, 7:00-9:00 pm

730 Tavern, Kitchen & Patio, 730 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Nucleate Boston invites you to the Activator program, which will include a night of drinks, networking, and an exciting raffle hosted by Eppendorf. Meet fellow biotech innovators and connect with people shaping the future of life sciences.

Event: Meet Boston’s top AI #founders, #investors, and leaders shaping the future of tech

AI Wave Conference

Wednesday, November 6

VentureFizz is bringing together the Boston tech scene for the AI Wave Conference, an afternoon with 100+ top founders, investors, and industry leaders focused on AI innovation. Sponsored by Silicon Valley Bank, mabl, Polsinelli, and Scratch Marketing + Media, this event offers insights and networking to help you build AI-driven companies and products.

Event: Join the A2C launch event to celebrate the start of a new Boston innovation ecosystem.

A2C Launch Event

Thursday, November 7, 4:30-7:30 pm

Join Silicon Valley Bank, BLCK VC, Visible Hands, Emerging Venture Capitalists Association (EVCA), VCFamilia, Amplify LatinX, Scroobious, MassChallenge, Boston Impact Initiative, CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) and Asian Business Empowerment Council at the A2C Launch Event! Come connect with Boston’s top founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders and discover invaluable resources for diverse entrepreneurs across the city.

Article: Moniepoint Fuels Africa’s Fintech Momentum with $100 Million Series C

Fintech startup Moniepoint defies Africa’s VC slowdown with $110M Series C

Moniepoint Group raised $100 million in Series C funding, a huge step forward for fintech in Africa. This funding backs Moniepoint’s push to make financial services accessible across the continent as the industry reshapes how people bank and transact. Their next moves could make a big impact on Africa’s financial landscape.

Article: Armis Secures New Funding from Alkeon Capital and General Catalyst to Advance IoT Cybersecurity Innovation

Cyber Startup Armis Security Raises $200M At $4.2B Valuation

Armis just raised new funding from Alkeon Capital and General Catalyst to keep driving innovation in cybersecurity for IoT and unmanaged devices. This shows that investors are doubling down on digital protection as security needs keep growing. #cybersecurity #venturecapital

Bonus: Underscore VC portfolio companies are hiring!

Underscore VC Job Posting

Underscore VC has posted new job opportunities on its job board. Check them out to build your career at an Underscore portfolio company.

Thanks for spending five minutes with me!

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