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Five Interesting Things (that are not insurance)
Nathan Therrien
December 16, 2024
II’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 and a few more that are a little more interesting than insurance.
This week, we have some cool startup events, including a festive networking event with Health2Tech, some newsworthy articles, including one about an AI startup fraud allegations, and a company highlight with Naman Gupta.
Event: Celebrate Web3 in Boston with Blockchain Innovation and Holiday Cheer
Monday, December 16, 5:30-7:30 pm
131 Dartmouth St, 3rd Floor
BDAO is bringing the Boston web3 community together for a festive evening of blockchain innovation and connections. Dive into discussions on cutting-edge trends, explore ideas shaping the future of web3, and mingle with fellow builders, innovators, and enthusiasts. Celebrate the season while sharing insights and inspiration with the local blockchain ecosystem.
Event: Discover Digital Health and AI with Insights and Networking
Tuesday, December 17, 6:00-8:30 pm
Boston, MA
Health2Tech is hosting Boston’s digital health community for a festive networking event this December. Hear from Amir Lahav, CEO of SkyMedAI, and Julia A. Croxen of Rock Health. Connect with innovators and leaders shaping the future of healthcare through AI and technology.
Event: Æthos Holiday Supernova
Wednesday, December 18th, location available upon registration
Æthos is ending 2024 with a bang. Wednesday, December 18th Aethos is unveiling what some of the best and brightest in our community have to offer with 3 exciting launches, 1 grant announcement, and leading players in public health
Event: Bundle up and take a stroll with your favorite startup founders, operators, and investors
Wednesday, December 18th, location is provided once you RSVP
Bundle up and take a stroll with your favorite startup founders, operators, and investors. We kick off at 5:00pm sharp on Newbury Street, take in the views of the Esplanade, and end with drinks!
Event: Celebrate AI Innovation with Founders and Builders at 186HQ!
Wednesday, December 18, 5:30-7:30 pm
131 Dartmouth Street, 3rd Floor
186 Ventures is hosting Boston’s AI community for a night of networking, drinks, and pizza. Connect with founders, developers, operators, and builders in AI as they share insights and demos. Whether you're deep in AI or just exploring, this is your chance to connect with key players shaping the future of the industry. Don’t miss out on this final meetup of the year!
Thursday, December 19, 6:00-7:30 pm
Aeronaut Brewing Company, Somerville, MA 02143
IxDF - Interaction Design Foundation invites UX professionals and enthusiasts to a meet-up at Aeronaut Brewing Company. Enjoy great conversation and casual networking over food and drinks with designers and researchers of all experience levels. Dive into interaction design, get advice on your work, and connect with the Boston UX community.
Article: AI Startup CEO Faces $10M Fraud Allegations
Allhere, a startup focusing on AI innovations, is under scrutiny as its CEO faces accusations of defrauding investors out of $10 million. The charges highlight concerns over transparency in the booming AI sector, raising questions about due diligence in high-stakes funding rounds.
Article: Lower Taxes Could Boost Startup Funding in 2024
Lowering corporate taxes may spark new momentum for startups, with investors projecting stronger venture funding activity in 2024. Experts highlight how reduced tax rates could attract more capital, creating opportunities for growth in innovation-driven industries.
Bonus: Company Highlight
Naman Gupta is the #Co-Founder of BaselineTech, a #Boston based #startup company that is solving the problem of making #snowboarding more accessible and less expensive to #snowboarders by developing next-gen #snowboard #simulators. Baseline Tech is bringing slopes to the city with this innovative new technology. In this clip Naman makes a couple asks of the #community for Baseline Tech
👉 Snowboarders! Get on Baseline Tech's waitlist to try the simulator at https://blinetech.co/
👉 Tech Startup mentors! Baseline is looking for industry vets willing to help scale the business.
Let's see what this community can do. If you're in the sports tech space and you can mentor Baseline Tech, drop a note in the comments. Snowboarders, get on the waitlist to give the simulator a try. Tell Naman Nate sent ya.
We will be taking a week off from the newsletter. We hope you all have a happy Christmas!
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.
