Taking Up the Gauntlet -- Judging

Submitted on October 3, 2012

The Innovators: MassChallenge, a Five-Part Series by Boston.com

Submitted on October 1, 2012

 

 

Boston.com takes you behind-the-scenes in a five-part series featuring MassChallenge startups and the resources that "help entrepreneurs win!" Check back as new videos are released!

 

 

 

 

Kickstarters and Indiegogos and WeFunders, oh my!

Submitted on September 28, 2012

So, you have a great startup and are now looking to raise some funds. Obviously, one of the most lucrative sources of funding these days comes from the “Wisdom of the Crowd”. Just look at Finalist Ministry of Supply, who blew past their $30,000 goal by %1,430 in just five weeks! However, the crowdfunding scene seems to be quite crowded these days, with many different platforms for crowd funding offering different advantages for you startup, so what's the best one for you?

One Year After The Challenge: What Happens Next?

Submitted on September 26, 2012

This week we thought we’d share a MassChallenge success story. As the 2012 Accelerator comes to a close, it’s always awesome to see the Finalists succeeding after they leave. Driveway Software is no exception!

"Building a Pitch," Advice From Across the Table

Submitted on September 24, 2012

Last week, Christopher Mirabile, Managing Director of Launchpad Venture Group and MassChallenge Judge, joined the MassChallenge Finalists to discuss the elements of an effective pitch. He focused on tailoring the pitch to an audience of investors and outlined the key elements each pitch should include.

Taking on Dunbar: One Startup’s Pursuit for Guaranteed Customer Satisfaction

Submitted on September 21, 2012

Guest Post Igor Kharitonenkov, co-founder of MassChallenge Finalist Bootstrap Compost (@CompostBoston), on alleviating the challenges of company growth, and creating a company culture that satisfies both employees and the client. 

"Bootstrap Compost is offering two free pickups to the MassChallenge network. Sign up online at www.bootstrapcompost.com and mention MassChallenge."