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Startup Weekend New Haven Winners Blaze Funding Trail

March 7, 2012 by derekkoch 1 Comment

Applivate and MeritBooster, two of the three winning teams at Startup Weekend, blaze a trail by winning entry into a new accelerator program in Connecticut.

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Launching a Company? Hit It Hard.

February 22, 2012 by derekkoch 0 Comments

If you are starting a company, or in the middle of a venture, you have to watch this video of James Currier.  Why? Because it’s funny for starters.  And it’s short (about 4 minutes long).  But more importantly, he makes the case for “hitting it hard” when you’re launching something.  The points I take away [...]

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News: Claire Leonardi To Take On CEO Role At Connecticut Innovations

February 15, 2012 by derekkoch 0 Comments

Connecticut Innovations (CI) announced yesterday that it is bringing in a new CEO, Claire Leonardi. At a time when CI just announced an unprecedented level of funding to support new ventures in Connecticut (and attract ventures to Connecticut) and to improve the state’s “entrepreneurial ecosystem,” it’s tempting to try to read meaning into this change in leadership.

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MassChallenge Holds New Haven Information Session (02/21)

February 14, 2012 by derekkoch 2 Comments

MassChallenge, Boston’s startup competition and accelerator program, comes to New Haven for an information session for Connecticut entrepreneurs. The session will be held February 21st, from 6-9pm.

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TechStart Fund Launched

January 26, 2012 by Katelyn Anton 1 Comment

Connecticut Innovations announced its new accelerator program “TechStart” on January 10, 2012. Eligible teams gain access to $25,000 in funding, and 10 weeks of mentoring and assistance at Ctech@Science Park.

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