Founders’ Dinners

Are you a startup founder looking to grow your business, connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, and learn from industry experts? The 2025 Founders’ Dinner Program is your opportunity to engage in candid discussions, build meaningful relationships, and gain the insights needed to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship.

At these exclusive bi-monthly dinners, you’ll join a cohort of founders for in-depth conversations on key startup topics, guided by experienced Guest Mentors. Each dinner explores themes crucial to scaling a business, including:

• Funding Options and Considerations
• Sustainable Scaling Strategies
• Concept to Commercialization
• Strategic Planning and Marketing Research
• Problem Solving and Pivoting
• Designing Tomorrow’s Solutions

Why Attend?

• Learn from your peers in a confidential, supportive environment.
• Expand your network and meet potential investors.
• Access mentorship from industry experts.
• Gain actionable insights to drive your business forward.

Event Details

• Format: This is a cohort-based program. Founders commit the cohort for the year.
• When: Every other month. Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m.
• Where: Bristol and Newport, RI locations
• Cost: $375 for a year of programming, which includes six dinners, drinks, and dynamic speakers.

Who Should Attend?

Startup founders who are committed to growing their businesses and eager to share their own insights with others.

Secure Your Spot!

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a thriving community of entrepreneurs. Submit your Interest Form HERE.

For more information: contact Mollie Williams at mollie@newportchamber.com.

Join the 2025 Founders’ Dinner Program today and build the future of your business!

Industry Spotlight Series

Innovate Newport’s newly launched Industry Spotlight Events Series is designed to showcase and support the diverse industrial landscape of Rhode Island.

This series brings together a broad spectrum of participants, ranging from established companies and mid-market businesses, to startups, service providers, investors, and supply chain partners. Each event is focused on a specific industry with local commercial relevance.

A core objective of the series is to introduce early-stage and emerging growth companies to professionals in their commercial ecosystem who can improve both the odds of success, and the magnitude of that success. By facilitating networking among a diverse group of industry leaders, investors, advisors, academics, prospective employees, students, and members of the community, we can help support local companies at a critical stage in their evolution.

Events will feature panel discussions with industry experts, free startup exhibitor tables (apply if interested), and Q&A with investors, expert professional partners, and many others.

Dates & Topics:

October 10, 2024 – Material Science & Composites

To Register: click HERE

For detailed information about these events, click HERE.

Innovate Newport
513 Broadway, Newport, R.I. 02840
(401) 302-3370

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