Last month’s Boston Founders Forum fireside chat at Venture Lane | Startup Hub might just be my favorite since we started this amazing community. I may be biased but I truly feel that each month it gets better and better!  We had the pleasure of hosting John Harthorne, founder and former CEO of MassChallenge and current founder and Manager Director of Two Lanterns Venture Capital. John’s work has had a huge impact on the startup world, supporting thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide with an impressive model—equity-free accelerator programs that have raised billions for startups and created hundreds of thousands of jobs. What stood out most from his talk? John's commitment to excellence, his bold advice, and his humorous take on entrepreneurship. Some key takeaways: ✨ You can choose to be amazing. 🏆 It’s about the little wins and sharing the buzz. 🚀 When you’re pushing into new frontiers, it can get weird - but these “unreasonable” behaviors are what make you memorable! 🎲 Increase your odds in this game by playing hard, and remember luck is a big part of it so remember to show up fully. 💖 Most importantly, family and life come before work. 🌠 10x your goals—dream big! A huge thank you to Wolf & Company, P.C., (especially Jared Kelly, CPA) our food and drink sponsor. And of course, thank you to John for his insights and inspiration. His humor and energy were unforgettable, and I could have listened for hours! #BostonFoundersForum #VentureBuilding #FounderJourney #StartupWisdom

We're proud to share that dataplor has partnered with Cytora, the leading digital risk processing platform! 🎉 Through this partnership with Cytora, insurers will gain access to our actionable location intelligence, updated in real time to support more accurate property underwriting decisions. By combining our comprehensive global location data with Cytora’s advanced platform, property underwriters can make more up-to-date, data-driven choices that enhance their risk assessment processes. We’re excited to see where this collaboration takes us as we work together to transform the future of insurance! To learn more, read the full announcement here: https://hubs.la/Q02XlV7t0 #LocationIntelligence #Partnerships #InsurTech

When SNL joked about Spirit Halloween taking over empty stores, their response was spot on: "We’re experts at bringing things back from the dead." But beyond the humor, there’s a real retail shift happening. As traditional stores close, Spirit Halloween has perfected the art of transforming vacant spaces into seasonal goldmines. Using our Point-of-Interest (POI) data, we’ve analyzed how this seasonal strategy is reshaping commercial real estate and tapping into a broader economic trend. How is Spirit Halloween capitalizing on this shift, and what’s next for pop-up retail? 🎃 Dive into our latest analysis to uncover the strategies, store takeovers, and future plans behind this spooky success: https://hubs.la/Q02Vjk490 #RetailTrends #LocationData #SpiritHalloween #BusinessStrategy

@QuantUniversity is thrilled to wrap up #BostonFintechWeek2024 with an exciting in-person and online workshop partnering with Babson College, Boston! Dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence in Investing with industry experts and learn about the latest trends and opportunities shaping the future of fintech. ⏰ Day of Schedule:  Oct 18th 2024 9:00 am - 9:30 am: Networking Breakfast 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Panel Discussion – AI & Investing Trends 10:30 am - 12:00 pm: Masterclass on Generative AI & Fintech 🎙 Session 1: Panel Discussion AI and Investing: Analyzing the Current Trends and Opportunities Speakers: -Sri Krishnamurthy, CFA, CAP, CEO, QuantUniversity -Anish S., Quant Research, Fidelity Investments -Dushyant (D) Shahrawat Shahrawat, CFA, Director, FinTech Investment Banking, Rosenblatt Securities -John Werner, Managing Director, Link Ventures -John Harthorne , Managing Director, Two Lanterns Venture Capital -Arun Verma, PhD, Head of Quantitative Research Solutions, Bloomberg LP 📚 Session 2: Masterclass Gain insights into Generative AI and its role in fintech with topics: -Generative AI and agents -Risk Management and Fraud Detection -Automated Financial Content Generation -Future Directions in AI & Fintech Spaces are limited, so make sure to register now! This session is held LIVE in Boston and will be streamed online for registered participants. 🔗 Registration Required: https://lnkd.in/gPjntmdd #AI #Fintech #Investing #GenerativeAI #QuantUniversity #BostonFintechWeek #FinanceInnovation #AIInInvesting Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance, Fintech Sandbox

🔥What drives startup success? Find out on October 24th! We’re excited to welcome John Harthorne, Founder of Two Lanterns Venture Capital and Founder and former CEO of MassChallenge! With over $8.5 billion raised and 180,000 jobs created under his leadership, John has seen what it takes for startups to not just survive - but thrive. This is your chance to:  ✅ Hear firsthand from one of the leading voices in the startup world ✅ Connect with Boston’s most driven founders, investors, and innovators ✅ Get actionable insights you can apply to your own journey Details:  📅 Date: October 24th, 2024 📍 Location: Venture Lane | Startup Hub ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Fireside chat starts at 6:10 PM) Whether you're looking to scale your company, expand your network, or learn from the best, this event is for you. 🎟️ Secure your spot now and don’t miss this powerful evening of insights and connections. #Startups #Entrepreneurship #BostonFoundersForum #Networking #JohnHarthorne #FounderInsights #BFFEvents