Beyond the Pitch: Operating a Startup

Beyond the Pitch: Operating a Startup

IITAGNE is hosting a candid panel discussion with startup founders who’ve been there. Learn how to build company beyond MVP.

By Indian Institutes of Technology Association of Greater New England (IIT AGNE)

Date and time

Saturday, May 31 · 11am - 1pm EDT

Location

Lincoln Public Library

3 Bedford Road Lincoln, MA 01773

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Beyond the Pitch: Operating a Startup

Hosted by IIT AGNE

📅 Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Lincoln Public Library
🎟️ Free Admission | Light Food & Drinks | Free Parking


About the Event

Join IIT AGNE for a candid and insightful panel discussion with early-stage startup founders who’ve successfully navigated the critical MVP phase. Learn what it takes to go from two people and a prototype to a growing company with real operations.

We'll dive into the often-overlooked side of the startup journey:

  • Hiring your first team members
  • Setting up financial processes
  • Building a sales & marketing engine
  • Managing growing pains as you scale

Whether you're a first-time founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about the startup grind — this event is for you.


What to Expect

  • Panel Discussion: 3 founders share real stories, lessons learned, and tactical advice
  • Live Q&A: Ask your burning questions
  • Networking: Connect with fellow founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and the IIT AGNE community
  • Light Refreshments: Drinks and snacks will be served


Speakers


Venue & Parking Info

📍 Lincoln Public Library
🅿️ Free parking available on-site.

Organized by

Indian Institutes of Technology Association of Greater New England (IIT AGNE)

Indian Institutes of Technology Association of Greater New England (IIT AGNE) is a charitable organization dedicated to engaging in and supporting charitable, educational and scientific research activities. It was incorporated by a group of engineering and technical professionals that were initially drawn together due to their common educational foundation from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and residing in the Greater New England area including the states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Vermont. IIT AGNE is a membership organization, with membership open to any person who supports its goals.

Realizing the strong role that key alumni from the IITs have played in the science, technology and academic fields in the US and with the strong ties to their fellow alumni and institutions, the organization also seeks to leverage the successes of their peers to serve as role models and exemplars in the STEM fields.

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