Archive for April, 2006

Seeking Demonstrators for the May 8th WebInno

April 14th, 2006 Comments(6)

This upcoming WebInno gathering is going to have two different formats for the demonstrations.  As in the past, the meeting will start at 7pm with a couple of five minute presentations to the entire crowd from self-funded start-ups (aka “main dishes”).  In addition, we will also set up tables at the periphery of the room for informal demonstrations by innovators to smaller groups during the schmoozing session (aka “side dishes”).  My hope is that by having both formats, it will better provide the community a glimpse of current local endeavors in the space and offer the basis for further conversation.  

The presenter profile remains consistent: ranging from a sole innovator hacking on a new idea/service to a founder of an emerging new business which hasn’t yet raised institutional funding.  And the demos are just that – live demonstrations of a product or service – not intended to be a “pitch” for capital-raising purposes.  The goal is highlight people and companies who are on the edge of web and mobile innovation in the Boston area in an effort to share and promote new ideas.

If you or your company meets the above profile and is interested in participating in either of these forums, I encourage you to inquire about the possibility by e-mailing me with an overview.  Keep in mind that the space is limited, as I hope to select those demonstrators who will most enrich the community.

Upcoming Web Innovators Group Event: Monday May 8th

April 10th, 2006 Comments(0)

The March Web Innovators Group meeting was quite a success – we had a great turnout and the demonstrations were very engaging. You can check out Brian Del Vecchio’s photo, as well as Adam Green’s and Ray Deck’s write-ups.

Building on the momentum of our previous events, we’ve organized the details for the next one:

Boston Web Innovators Group (WebInno)
Monday May 8th at 6:30pm
Hotel @ MIT near Central Square

As usual, the event will start with company demonstrations at 7pm followed by a few hours of networking/mixing. (The demos will follow a slightly different format – more to be announced in an upcoming blog post and highlighted on the event wiki.) If you are interested in presenting and fit the profile, please contact me.

The event is free of charge and open to all who are interested in web and mobile innovation. If you plan to attend, I would appreciate it if you would RSVP on our event wiki page so we can give an accurate assessment of attendance.

Looking forward to seeing you there.