What an amazing evening we had at our First Edition of Boston Shark Night! 🦈 organized by BAC in collaboration with SVB With 16 innovative startups pitching, we witnessed firsthand the entrepreneurial spirit thriving in Boston. In just 10 days, we received an overwhelming 102 applications, making the selection process competitive and challenging. Our final lineup featured: 6 startups from Harvard Business School 1 Startup from Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 Startup from Tufts University 1 Startup from Boston University 5 Startups from Babson College 2 local Boston based Startups The quality of these applications was outstanding, showcasing the talent and creativity within our Boston ecosystem. We were thrilled to witness such entrepreneurship in action! A heartfelt thank you to our engaged audience—your enthusiasm made the event even more vibrant and impactful! At the BAC, our vision is to support Babson College startups and entrepreneurs, embodying the entrepreneurial spirit that Babson College stands for. We are excited to continue supporting the innovative minds we encountered and can't wait to see what the future holds for these startups. A special thank you to our esteemed sharks: Ben Maitland-Lewis Steve Walsh Uzochi E. Jessica Lynch and Ali Mahmoud. It was an honor for the entire BAC team to have you as Sharks. 🦈 We also want to extend our gratitude to our sponsors SVB, Blank Center and Answerr for making this unforgettable event possible. Congratulations to MabLab Skye Lam Vienna Sparks for winning the First Prize and Best Women-Led Startup Award. A big shout-out to Yujie Wang (王宇杰) and his startup Vocadian for taking home the 2nd Prize. And to all the other 14 startups that pitched, you are all incredible! Your presentations were impressive, and we commend your hard work and dedication. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us! Mohd Qaiser Malik Estelle Defranchi Siddhi Dol Aditi Tiwari Annanya Guptaa Swaraj Ruparel Tanvi Kandru Kv Yashwanth Greg Van Aken Odilo Schwade Junior Tavishi Chaturvedi Teja Sunkari Ajay Gupta Shaleen Poddar Anurag Bansal Rishabh Bansal Aditi Anand #bostonsharknight #startups #entrepreneurship

Introducing Jessica Lynch, our Final Shark at Boston Shark Night! 🦈 Jessica Lynch is a founding general partner at FoundersEdge, a data-driven pre-seed fund investing in disruptive user experiences. With a focus on founder psychology and AI-driven insights, FoundersEdge brings a hands-on approach to amplify the success of early-stage startups. Jessica’s background is extensive and impressive—she's a seasoned investor, startup advisor, and product leader with deep expertise in user experience, business strategy, and venture capital. She’s also a proud Babson College alum, holding both an MBA and MSA with valedictorian honors. Jessica's career includes founding Wishroute (acquired by Suggestic), working in consulting at PwC, and mentoring a diverse range of founders across multiple industries. #bostonsharknight #babsonaccelerationclub #entrepreneurship #innovation

Introducing Steve Walsh, our fourth Shark and a dear friend of BAC at Boston Shark Night! 🌟 Steve Walsh is the Founder of Hands On Angel LLC and a Techstars Mentor-in-Residence, known for his "hands-on" approach in helping early-stage founders accelerate capital, revenue, and growth. As a contrarian investor, Steve goes beyond funding by leveraging his extensive network and expertise to actively support startups in their journey. With an impressive portfolio of 64 investments, over $1 billion raised by his portfolio companies, and 8 successful exits, Steve has established himself as a key player in the startup ecosystem. His focus spans early-stage SaaS companies in FinTech, Sports Tech, Web3, and EdTech. Steve’s mission is simple: to empower founders and drive their success with genuine commitment and a powerful network. #bostonsharknight #babsonaccelerationclub #entrepreneurship #innovation

🌟 Introducing Uzochi E., Our Third Shark at Boston Shark Night! 🌟 With a powerful background in innovation, strategic partnerships, and STEM workforce development, Uzochi E. has made significant strides in healthcare and entrepreneurship. As the Co-Founder & Program Director at LEAS LAB Inc. and a Scientific Collaborator at Harvard Medical School, she has been dedicated to advancing scientific research and creating impactful change in STEM education and healthcare. Her journey includes leadership roles such as Co-Founder & CEO of FHIOS Health and Director of Strategy at HMS MEDScience, with a focus on rare biochemical genetic diseases and bridging clinical research with consumer industries. Uzochi’s commitment to STEM and entrepreneurial development makes her an invaluable mentor and resource for startups. We’re honored to have her share her insights and experience with the Boston Shark Night community! #bostonsharknight #babsonaccelerationclub #innovation #entrepreneurship

Introducing our Second Shark Ali Mahmoud at Boston Shark Night! 🌟 Ali Mahmoud is a Principal at Glasswing Ventures investing in AI-native applications of software and frontier technology in the enterprise markets. His governance experience includes Observer roles on the Boards FeatureByte, Verusen, Labviva, CloudTruth, Zylotech (acquired by Terminus), and Plannuh (acquired by Planful). Prior to Glasswing, Ali worked on the investment teams of Morpheus Ventures and Lightbank, focusing on early-stage B2B technologies across a variety of sectors. Ali graduated summa cum laude from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a BBA in Accounting and holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. #bostonSharkNight #babsonaccelerationclub #entrepreneurship #innovation

Introducing Ben Maitland-Lewis, our First Shark and a dear friend of BAC at Boston Shark Night! 🌟 As the Director of Startup Banking & Founder Success at Silicon Valley Bank, Ben brings a wealth of experience in supporting early-stage founders from pre-seed to Series A. With a diverse background that spans tech, entertainment, and venture capital, Ben’s career highlights include founding a YC-backed startup (acquired), earning an RIAA Gold Record as Sony Music's Marketing Director, and helping founders raise over $40M during his tenure at Wefunder. Known for his hands-on approach, Ben Maitland-Lewis is a true advocate for entrepreneurs, offering guidance and support to help startups achieve their potential. We’re thrilled to have him on our Shark panel, bringing unparalleled insights and expertise to Boston Shark Night! #bostonSharkNight #babsonaccelerationclub #entrepreneurship #innovation

🌱 Meet Farming Up – a startup dedicated to connecting people with fresh, organic vegetables delivered directly from local farms. With a weekly subscription or one-time order option, Farming Up brings farm-to-door convenience, making it easier than ever to eat healthy. Aahan Karnavat #FarmingUp #OrganicProduce #FarmToTable #StartupSpotlight #BabsonAccelerationClub #HealthyLiving https://lnkd.in/gW2FR7by

✨ Applications are now open for the 8th Annual Babson Acceleration Club Pitch Competition! ✨ Apply by November 21 for a chance to join a 3-month accelerator and pitch your startup to top investors for a shot at $100,000 in funding. This is your moment to scale your vision and take your business to the next level! Don’t miss out — Apply today! #BabsonPitchCompetition #StartupFunding #BabsonAccelerationClub #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for Startups! 🚀 Our friends at the Babson Acceleration Club are hosting Boston Shark Night, inspired by the hit show Shark Tank! This is a fantastic chance to pitch your startup in front of a live audience of top VCs. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to showcase your innovation and make valuable connections! ⏰ Reminder: The application deadline is today! Submit now if you’re ready to dive in. Shortlisted startups will be announced on November 6th. 🔗 Check comments for more details! #BostonStartups #PitchNight #BabsonAccelerationClub #BostonEvents #StartupOpportunity #VC #Innovation

We are very excited to announce that Jessica Lynch has joined us as one of the Sharks for Boston Shark Night. Jessica Lynch is a 3x Babson grad and a successful founder turned Angel & VC investor. **Event Detail below** •⁠ ⁠Location: Silicon Valley Bank office located at 53 State St, 28th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 •⁠ ⁠Date and Time: 13th November, 4:30pm to 7:30pm. •⁠ ⁠RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dr4aDdrN We can't wait to see you there. #boston #shark #babson