Accelerate CT

This Greater Hartford meetup will provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs and principals of small businesses to get advice from their peers on critical issues they face as they look to grow their businesses.

How meetings will work:

Each attendee gives a short (30-60 second) pitch on his or her company, their role in the business, and a critical business issue on which they are looking for input.
One person (selected in advance) will give a 5 minute presentation on his or her business and the issue he or she would like to present to the group. The featured presenter may ask the group to brainstorm, or to serve as a sounding board for one or more potential approaches to the issue. The group will spend 30-45 minutes providing feedback to the presenter.
The remaining time will be spent networking. The critical issues raised in the introductory pitches will facilitate ways we can help one another.

From time to time, subject matter experts on topics of interest to the group will take the place of the featured presenter.

Who should join?

Entrepreneurs looking to launch/grow their start-up companies
Principals of small businesses looking to develop new markets, create new products, and improve their business models
Angel investors looking for opportunities to contribute their business expertise in addition to their capital
Senior management of large companies seeking exposure to innovation and creativity through partnerships with start-ups and small businesses
Members of the academic community interested in developing relationships with the start-up and small business community

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March 13 at 6:00 PM, 26 Members attended
First meeting!
They rated it 4.506 (6 ratings)

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nice meeting all of you...looking forward to seeing you all in the future.

—John Krause

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Going forward I would hope this particular group can focus on sharing ideas and solving common problems. ...

—Robert Longley

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Michael Kat. joined
May 11 at 8:50 AM

"Hello"
New Member

Victoria joined
April 23 at 7:44 AM

"Thank you My name is Victoria Hendricks and I represent Likes Local. What do I bring to the table? Customer Acquisition & Retention for the small & medium business owner. Also offer a solution for health coverage http://mercedes350.callmdplus.com/"
New Member

Bob joined
April 15 at 3:26 PM

"I have a background in finance, marketing, sales and technology transfer. I am currently marketing a patent for a Public Water Filter that makes the deployment of such devices secure in any environment. I am looking to meet people who can help me"
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Jeff Routledge joined
March 28 at 3:22 PM

"I am a veteran entrepreneur (24 years) who has been involved in starting up companies as a founder, co-founder, and early management member. Most of what I have been involved in has been in the healthcare and wellness space."
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Marvin Weil commented on First meeting!
March 25 at 1:40 PM

"I agree that Jay should be the first speaker"

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Group Review

SJ Santaniello wrote a group review
March 20 at 7:51 PM

"I foresee a very productive group in the very near future. Thank You Jay.."
New Member

Bryn Chandler joined
March 16 at 4:29 PM

"I'm a Nature's Pearl Representative, mom of 2 kids and 1 on the way, and I teach preschool part-time."
Group Review

Robert Longley wrote a group review
March 15 at 7:31 PM

"It's a diverse mix that I think can evolve into something that can support our different business directions."
New Rating

Robert Longley attended First meeting!
March 15 at 7:31 PM

"Going forward I would hope this particular group can focus on sharing ideas and solving common problems. I'm not looking to pitch or be pitched on new opportunities."

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