Mitchell Patterson

Sometimes the best ideas come out of nowhere. Lauren Wallett and Doug Rogers didn’t plan to create the Creatrix Accelerator, but it felt right. What started as a casual voice note between two founders quickly turned into something bigger—a micro-accelerator built for startups looking to validate their ideas and find product-market fit. The focus? Quick results, real market testing, and a simple approach. Here's the story of how it all began, and why this accelerator stands out from the rest. https://lnkd.in/eUGwEM5V

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The Most Likely To Be the Next Unicorn FINALISTS for Startup Boston's 2024 Community Awards have been announced - cast your vote today! This honor is awarded to the startup who is most likely to succeed in the startup ecosystem. These two finalists were nominated by YOU, the startup community: 🏆Admetsys "Admetsys is pioneering the convergence of biosensors, AI, and automated drug delivery systems to revolutionize precision medicine in hospitals. This startup has forged strategic collaborations with industry leaders such as Pfizer, Eli Lilly, and B. Braun, establishing a robust network that can facilitate market penetration and scalability and has secured over $10M in investments, grants, and awards." 🏆Grain Ecosystem "Grain is a pre-seed, revenue positive company in the largest growth category of our generation - supply chain decarbonization! 80% of companies' emissions are in their supply chain. Backed by Schneider Electric Ventures, incubated at Greentown Labs and a current resident at QUBIC Labs." It's time for YOU to vote for the winner! You can vote once per day until May 24th - cast your vote here: https://lnkd.in/dkfhMMZ

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🔋StartUp companies! Tune into this webinar on 📅Dec. 10 to learn what ChargeUp and New York State can do for your company. If you're ready to embark on a fundraising round, but not sure your company is ready? This is an excellent opportunity to KNOW when you're ready to pitch your innovations to investors. Get an expert-led curriculum, a solid data room, feedback on marketing and a hybrid program that gives you flexibility with a strong cohort bond. Register for the Dec. 10 webinar "Tips on Applying to ChargeUp:" 👉https://bit.ly/3Zehxtf

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📰 In a piece for Bonus.com Update, the AGA’s David Forman shares how our newly released Responsible Gaming Impact Effectiveness Scale provides the gaming industry with a new tool to assess the effectiveness of RG messaging. Read the full piece ⬇️

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TechCrunch's Brian Heater met with CEO Rick Faulk at MODEX to discuss LocusHub and get his expert insights on the state of the industry, and its future. Read the full article here: https://shorturl.at/KOvJZ #warehouseautomation #robotics #MODEX24

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Investors in #Boston and #NewEngland supporting the next generation of AI #startups Here are some local leaders investing in #AI innovation: Cybernetix Ventures Cybernetix Ventures focuses on early-stage robotics, automation, and AI startups. Based in Boston, they connect portfolio companies to both national and global robotics networks. Their expertise fuels sectors like advanced manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. First Star Ventures First Star backs visionary entrepreneurs using AI, machine learning, and data to solve real-world problems. They partner with technical founders who are pushing the boundaries of frontier tech like computational biotech and AR/VR. Flybridge Flybridge, a seed-stage firm with Boston and NYC roots, supports founders who leverage AI’s power. With over $1B in management, their portfolio boasts companies like MongoDB, BetterCloud, and Firebase (acq: GOOG). Glasswing Ventures Focused on AI and frontier tech, Glasswing Ventures invests in early-stage startups creating the intelligent enterprise. They are deeply committed to helping founders through every stage, from hiring top talent to scaling operations. Innospark Ventures Exclusively investing in AI, Innospark Ventures takes a “builder’s mindset” approach to support visionary startups with rigorous and thoughtful partnerships. Mendoza Ventures This Boston-based firm invests in fintech, AI, and cybersecurity startups, prioritizing diversity. Roughly 70% of their portfolio comprises startups led by immigrants, people of color, and women. Myriad Ventures Myriad Ventures invests in AI, B2B software, and clean technologies, driving early-stage solutions for future business challenges. 📈 Discover these and more VC firms in the Startup Boston Investor Directory right here: https://lnkd.in/eKRuWSzb #BostonStartups #AIFunding #StartupBoston

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We were at Robotics Invest in Boston this week, connecting with innovators in the robotics space. Here are the top takeaways from Fidelity Private Shares' Kristen Craft:    -To be more investible, a founding team can focus on making the business model and unit economics work sooner vs later. This is more challenging in robotics than in other industries, given the capital requirements to cover COGs and manufacturing.      -Talent is one of the most important inputs into the robotics ecosystem. Massachusetts is leaning in hard, with more STEM degrees than any other state. -There’s a lot of innovation going on at the intersection of robotics and AI. Entrepreneurs can make large strides quickly, given how fast AI is advancing   - We also see a lot of innovation happening in the overlaps of robotics and climate tech. This is fueled by federal funding trends, as well as increased profitability in climate innovation.      -We’re starting to see a lot of robotics unicorns.     -So often the real revenue is from the software and services that accompany hardware.      -Non-dilutive funding can be a strong resource but can also be tricky in that it can delay focus on hitting profitability and can distract from building the best business.     -It’s a great time to be a robotics founder. Technology is advancing rapidly while demand for efficiency is also escalating.     Shout out to Fady Saad and Mark Martin at Cybernetix Ventures, Peter Haas at Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Meeta Kapadia and Matt Perlow at HSBC, SVB, Rebecca Hu at Glacier and Dean Kamen at FIRST DEKA Research & Development     Join our startup community to make connections and hear about more events like these: https://hubs.ly/Q02BKjgP0    #roboticsinvest #founders #startup #RoboticsInvest24 #Robotics 

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We love these key takeaways from #RoboticsInvest24 Underwriter Fidelity Private Shares and remain immensely grateful for those who help to support this incredible community of robotics pioneers!

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🎉 Three Cheers to Slava Yurkin, CCSSA’s project - TrueCall. 🏆🏆🏆 The startup pulled off a hat-trick at the June edition of soonami Venturethon, winning "On the Fast Track," "Best Live Demo," and "Best Code" tracks. This triple crown victory will unlock exciting prospects for the project - all the best to their journey! Here's more about Slava’s Journey: “I grew up in Kyiv, Ukraine, where my passion for technology and innovation led me to explore the world. My journey began with a deep interest in how emerging technologies can transform industries, eventually leading me to a career in business development focused on the tech sector.” - Slava Yurkin Slava Yurkin's guiding principle in business and life is clear: "Embrace change, and you'll discover new opportunities where others see obstacles." 💡 🚀 His future plans include enhancing TrueCall for B2C and B2B markets, expanding their audience and establishing TrueCall as a leader in trusted virtual communication. 🥇 Your Web3, AI, or Gaming project could be the next Venturethon’s winner (starts this October 7) - apply on our platform partner Foundance. All important links in the comment section 👇

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The future of tech is here, and it's wearing glasses 🕶️ Here is an intriguing article about how Snap's CEO, Evan Spiegel, believes his company is leading the charge in AR smart glasses, with Meta and Apple set to follow. As someone who’s been following the AR space closely, I find it exciting to see companies like Snap pushing the boundaries of what smart glasses can do. Spiegel’s vision of using hands and voice to interact with augmented reality is a game-changer. Snap’s Spectacles, now in their 5th generation, are already making waves among developers. The goal is clear: to bring computing back into the real world, away from screens and closer to our daily lives. While Meta’s Ray-Ban Stories and Apple’s Vision Pro are also making significant strides, Snap’s approach to natural interaction and developer-friendly pricing could be the key to mainstream adoption. It’s an exciting time for AR, and I’m eager to see how these innovations shape our future. #AR #SmartGlasses #TechInnovation #FutureOfTech

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AMPLE update : Juniper Ventures Signs up to AMPLE Marketplace AMPLE : B2B Marketplace for Fresh Food. Impact Investment. See https://buff.ly/3W32D7p Steve Thomas - CEO/Co-Founder of AMPLE provides an update on a most recent business partnership: "...Juniper Ventures, which supplies over 23,000 meals daily to students in the London Borough of Newham, has become a keen buyer on the Ample Marketplace. Incorporated in April 2018 from the council’s catering and cleaning service, Juniper aims to operate with the social aspects of the local authority but with the business acumen and autonomy of the limited company that it is. Michael Hales, chief executive of Juniper Ventures and vice-chair-elect of LACA, said: “It is shocking that in the UK we waste 13m tonnes of food every year. As a hospitality business we are determined to do all we are able to help reduce this figure....".   Read the full update. https://buff.ly/3WnGEar REMINDER Ample Marketplace is a new B2B channel for unsold fresh food integrating e-commerce, logistics, and digital marketing. Ample is the UK’s first smart marketplace for wholesale food (with expansion plans for the US, EMEA and APAC). Ample creates value by shortening the supply chain, giving more control to sellers and value for buyers.  AMPLE is a portfolio company of XSS Capital. Join us on this investment journey? DM me for more info. #e-commerce #logistics #Impact Investing

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AMPLE update : Juniper Ventures Signs up to AMPLE Marketplace AMPLE : B2B Marketplace for Fresh Food. Impact Investment. See https://buff.ly/3W32D7p Steve Thomas - CEO/Co-Founder of AMPLE provides an update on a most recent business partnership: "...Juniper Ventures, which supplies over 23,000 meals daily to students in the London Borough of Newham, has become a keen buyer on the Ample Marketplace. Incorporated in April 2018 from the council’s catering and cleaning service, Juniper aims to operate with the social aspects of the local authority but with the business acumen and autonomy of the limited company that it is. Michael Hales, chief executive of Juniper Ventures and vice-chair-elect of LACA, said: “It is shocking that in the UK we waste 13m tonnes of food every year. As a hospitality business we are determined to do all we are able to help reduce this figure....".   Read the full update. https://buff.ly/3WnGEar REMINDER Ample Marketplace is a new B2B channel for unsold fresh food integrating e-commerce, logistics, and digital marketing. Ample is the UK’s first smart marketplace for wholesale food (with expansion plans for the US, EMEA and APAC). Ample creates value by shortening the supply chain, giving more control to sellers and value for buyers.  AMPLE is a portfolio company of XSS Capital. Join us on this investment journey? DM me for more info. #e-commerce #logistics #Impact Investing

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