Five Interesting Things (that are not insurance)

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Nathan Therrien
November 11, 2024

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 Boston Shark Night with Silicon Valley Bank, some newsworthy articles, including one about personal shopping robots, and a bonus to learn more about Bobbie Carlton.

Event: Come celebrate and network at BlueTech Demo Day!

Tuesday, November 12, 4:00-7:00 pm

MassChallenge HQ, 10 Fan Pier Blvd, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02210

MassChallenge invites you to join their innovation community, which includes cutting-edge startups and enterprise partners, including BAE Systems, Raytheon, MITRE, and Nabtesco. Come to BlueTech demo day for live pitches, gain insights, connect with innovators, and discover groundbreaking technology.

Event: Dive into Boston Shark Night: Network with top innovators, investors, and rising startups shaping the future

Wednesday, November 13, 4:30-7:30 pm

Silicon Valley Bank, 53 State St, 28th Floor, Boston, MA 02109

Silicon Valley Bank is hosting Boston Shark Night, bringing together top innovators, investors, and Boston’s startup community for an unforgettable night of live pitches and networking. Sponsored by SVB, this event provides a unique chance to connect, gain insights, and witness firsthand the latest in groundbreaking startups.

Event: Join Boston PitchFest to connect with top investors and showcase the future of biotech!

Thursday, November 14, 5:00-9:00 pm

Boston PitchFest invites biotech founders in Therapeutics, Platforms, and Diagnostics for a night of speed pitches, networking, and insights. Meet with top investors, share your vision, and explore what’s next in biotech innovation. Sponsored by Leader Bank, dovetail biopartners, Fidelity Private Shares, and Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C.

Article: Robot Brain Startup Lands Funding to Advance “Physical Intelligence”

A robot brain startup secured new funding from Jeff Bezos, boosting its mission to develop robot brains that blend AI with robotics. This backing underscores investor interest in advancing physical intelligence and transforming how machines operate in real-world settings.

Article: Daydream Raises Funding to Revolutionize Personal Shopping Bots

Daydream is one of the companies that raised new funding to drive innovation in personal shopping bots. This funding supports Daydream’s mission to streamline online shopping, helping people easily find what they need. As the retail tech space grows, this investment signals strong support for smarter, more personalized shopping experiences.

Bonus: Learn more about Bobbie Carlton

Bobbie Carlton is the #founder of Carlton PR & Marketing. A renowned figure in the #Boston #startup space, in this clip Bobbie provides three pieces to improve a #podcast.

The three pieces:

➡ Be Shorter. Nice short segments.

➡ Your Audio, most important thing.

➡ Bring in great guests.... I did.

Check out the full clip on my channel. Lot's more from Bobbie there. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJ55AnGQ2HCvqbZn04CoKQ

Thanks for spending five minutes with me!

If you’d like to spend more time with me, check out Nate’s Pop-Up Podcast, follow my company, Business Insurance & Benefits Services of MA, on LinkedIn, or reach out through my website for help with all things insurance and benefits for startups.