Membership

Are you an entrepreneur starting a venture or developing a technology?  This is the organization to help advance your quest. And while our programs are open to the public, membership has its priviledges.

Membership is rolling for one year from the date you join. Benefits include free admission to monthly programs and events, a newsletter subscription, and advanced email notification of all programs - including what is going on in the region.

The WPI Venture Forum's members are active in technology laden business and academic environments - entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, inventors, Professors, students, accountants, lawyers, consultants, and other service professionals who work with entrepreneurs.

Network at our programs with founders, presidents, senior managers of start-up or early-stage technology companies, serial entrepreneurs, researchers, inventors, investors, service providers, companies innovating their product lines or operations, and people of all experience and backgrounds looking to meet perhaps you.

Longterm Executive Board member and former Chairperson, Dick Prince, says "Join the WPI Venture Forum because you want good, sound business advice and information, access to and understanding of fund raising, and help with building a management team. Also consider the help you will find for business planning. And, the Forum audiences are flush with mentors, entrepreneurs, experienced directors and advisers, service providers and industry contacts. Training through our workshops, inspiration and encouragement, the opportunity to win a business plan contest, and  meeting business, government, social and economic leaders are other strong considerations to become a member."

These are only a few of the advantages of membership in the Forum. When you attend our meetings, you will find it easy to express yourself and learn from our speakers. You will also hear about hands-on business experiences through actual case presentations and evaluations. If you are an entrepreneur - either in a start-up or an established growth company - the WPI Venture Forum is the place for you to network, learn and benefit from the business acumen made available to you and your company.

Take a positive first step towards your continued success. Join the current members, directors, sponsors and all the volunteers who make the WPI Venture Forum possible.

Membership in the WPI Venture Forum is free for WPI employees and students. Simply present your WPI ID to the registration person at the door. If you would like to receive the WPI Venture Forum newsletter, please call Lorelle Tross at 508-831-5075. You may also Join Our Email List to receive online newsletter and program announcements. Simply use the last link in the left menu.

Are you a WPI alumni(ae) interested in entrepreneurship and innovation? Do you view today's economy as one packed with opportunity? Do you have ideas for a new venture or technology? Are you seeking employment?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, the WPI Venture Forum Monthly Programs are the place to reconnect or make new connections to help in your quest. Admission to Monthly Programs is discounted for alums.

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