• ​If you do have a startup idea and are currently looking for a partner-in-crime to help you start or grow a startup- this event is for you!
• ​If you do not have a startup idea but are looking to join someone at the ground floor- this event is for you!

Cofounder Matching is invite-only to ensure a high-quality event filled with motivated attendees ready to start or join a startup.

While there’s no exact formula for building the perfect founding team or startup, we hope this mixer brings you one step closer.

Hosted by Startup Boston and the City of Boston, this event is the ideal chance to make those essential connections

Join the Office of Small Business on Thursday, August 7 at 11 am for a Virtual Bidders Conference for the City of Boston Small Business ReStore program. The ReStore program helps eligible businesses and commercial  property owners improve their storefronts by providing financial and design assistance for signage and/or facade renovations.

Join Year Up United, MassBio, and the Life Sciences Career Alliance to discover the business case for skills-first hiring and how it can deliver real ROI for your organization while strengthening your talent pipeline. Hear from innovative employers who are turning strategy into results—and meet our training partners who can help you transform insights into action. Refreshments will be served.

LCR BizGrow is hosting their inaugural BizGrow Conference on July 22! Join for a day of free small business legal consultations, workshops on legal and business topics, and networking. Sign up now to get scheduled for a one-on-one meeting with a specialized small business attorney at the Conference.

When: Tuesday, July 22; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: 120 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02108

This session is your crash course on how to grow your network as a first-time founder in one of the country’s most active startup hubs. Boston has an event for everything - but knowing where to go, who to talk to, and how to follow up can make the difference between a business card and a meaningful relationship.

We’ll walk through:

The most effective spaces to meet fellow founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders

• How to show up with purpose, even if you don’t know anyone in the room
• Smart follow-up strategies that turn one-off chats into long-term connections

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow your connections, this session will help you confidently navigate Boston’s startup scene.

Hosted by Startup Boston and the City of Boston, this event is ideal for first-time founders, new grads, and anyone eager to build their local network

Join the City of Boston at New Dia on June 22, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. for a dynamic panel and opportunities fair highlighting real cannabis career journeys, from the dispensary floor to leadership roles. Hear directly from budtenders, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals about how they got started, what it takes to grow in the field, and how you can get involved.

This event will also feature a job shadowing experience where participants can see firsthand what it’s like to work as a budtender in a licensed dispensary.

Whether you're curious about entering the cannabis industry or ready to take the next step in your career, this is your chance to connect, learn, and get inspired.

This is a 21+ event. Please bring a valid ID.

We look forward to seeing you there!