Panel of Seasoned Entrepreneurs Support Business Startups Through Informal Discussions

MassChallenge is offering a “Startup Unpanel” that will give startup entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to discuss directly with a number of seasoned entrepreneurs in three 20 minute sessions among groups of no more than ten other startups. The format replaces the traditional panel format and gives participants an opportunity to chat with all the panelists and other attendees.
The event takes place Wednesday, March 3, 2010 4:30 – 8:00 pm at the Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Center, 151 Martine Street, Fall River, MA. To register visit http://unpanel2.eventbrite.com/
According to the MassChallenge website, the organization describes its mission as “Launching a global startup competition to catalyze innovation and high-value job creation in Massachusetts and beyond” and is driven by the following principles
* Catalyze innovation, collaboration and commercialization in Massachusetts and beyond
* Address the seed-stage investment gap, empowering young entrepreneurs
* Provide an immersive education for first-time entrepreneurs
* Showcase entrepreneurship assets and infrastructure locally and nationally
The agenda for the March 3rd event is as follows:
4:30-5:00pm Check-In & sign up for sessions*
5:00-5:30pm Opening remarks
5:45-7:00pm Breakout sessions
7:00-8:00pm Open networking
*Sign-up for sessions is first come, first served
For more information about MassChallenge, visit www.masschallenge.org or contact contact@masschallenge.org.