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September is officially conference season in Boston—and this year, the startup calendar is especially packed. Across Greater Boston and New England, founders, investors, operators, students, researchers, and ecosystem builders have nearly nonstop opportunities to learn, meet new people, and plug into the innovation com
Most people I know under 30 aren’t avoiding homeownership because they don’t want it. They’re blocked by it. Down payments. Credit. Student debt. Interest rates that make a 30-year mortgage feel like a trap instead of a ladder. For a generation, “rent forever” stopped being a punchline and became the default. I’m 23, f
What if you could bring one of the problems keeping you up at night to someone who has already helped solve it? That's the idea behind Founder Office Hours at Startup Boston Week 2026. On Wednesday, September 16 from 11:30am–1:30pm, we're bringing experienced founders, operators, executives, investors, advisors, and su
Living a life in service has always been a goal for Matthew McCurdy. His career has taken him to various roles in public health, both in the private and public sectors. It led him to co-found BLKHLTH, whose mission is to advance health equity through education, advocacy, research, and programs for Black community membe
Sometimes your startup needs senior-level expertise. It just doesn’t need (or isn’t ready for) that person to be a full-time employee. That’s exactly why we created the Fractional Fair for this year’s Startup Boston Week on Tuesday, September 15 at Boston University. The Fractional Fair is your chance to meet experienc
“My long-term goal was always to build a mission-driven brand of my own. I trusted that when the right idea came along, I'd know it.” For Deanna DeFelice, that goal became Ovease, a company that provides wearable, discreet products for chronic period pain and menstrual relief. Discouraged by the lack of pain management
The Podcast Stage is back at Startup Boston Week 2026 this September 14 - 18! From conversations about marketing, hiring, and founder reputation to the psychology of work and what it really takes to scale a company, eight podcasts will be recording episodes live from SBW2026. The Podcast Stage will be located inside th
For years, burnout was treated as an inevitable part of building a startup. Long hours, endless Slack messages, back-to-back meetings, and the expectation that everyone should "wear multiple hats" became badges of honor rather than warning signs. But as startup leaders face increasing pressure to grow efficiently while
What’s the one thing keeping you up at night as a founder? Maybe you’re struggling to find product-market fit. Maybe fundraising has stalled. Maybe you know you need a better sales process, but you’re not sure where to start. Or maybe the biggest challenge is simply figuring out what deserves your attention next. On Fr
Cara Hogan has always been passionate about science, the outdoors, and storytelling - a combination that’s shaped her career. The avid rock climber and surfer found her calling in climate tech. Cara started out as a journalist for The Boston Globe, eventually transitioning into marketing roles for various tech companie
Strong beliefs and growing awareness can be the cornerstone and vision of a new company. Jose LaSalle, Alex Nichols, and Joe Hastry (all UMass Amherst alums) brought that passion and experience together to found florrent. The clean energy company is working on ways to improve electrical grid resilience through the next
What does an “unbiased interview” mean? What does it take to put one together? Jason Wu plans on tackling this topic during his panel, "Your Interviews Are Running on Vibes: Designing Unbiased Interviews," at the 10th Annual Startup Boston Week. Jason, who’s a people and operations leader, has hired across both startup
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