Innovation Series - Successful Exits: Practical Tips for Entrepreneurs Part I
Success. The Big Dance. Whether it’s a liquidity event such as an IPO, or a lucrative company sale, successfully of launching a new product or pursuing a company turnaround, most of us are motivated to achieve it and if possible, repeat it. Success stems from preparation, practice, persistence, and a little luck. This panel focuses on practical tips from local experts, founders and CEOs who will speak about the key actions that led to their successful outcomes.

Bizulu Gains Momentum From Mentoring
Brendan Smith, Founder and CEO of Bizulu, talks about his startup's challenges and how the MIT Enterprise Forum mentoring program has helped overcome them.

New Years Resolutions for Start-ups - Innovation Series Part I of II
Failure. Such a word. But every entrepreneur or entrepreneurial venture is going to fail or experience a crisis – at something and sometime. Recovering from mistakes, surviving crises, and learning from failure are requisite skills for successful entrepreneurs. And although each entrepreneur’s experience is unique, many common mistakes, crises, and failure patterns are also totally avoidable if you know what you’re looking for.

NorthStar Notes their Sponsor & Program Experience
Greg Pierce of NorthStar Insurance talks about their positive experience of being a sponsor. Greg particularly notes the benefits of the Launch Smart Clinic to entrepreneurs. www.nsins.com