Yellowbrick.me Co-Founder Shares Updates About the Startup
Where Are They Now? Follow Up with Yellowbrick.me Co-Founder Matt Connell John Christensen (left) and Matthew Connell are the co-founders of social impact startup Yellowbrick.me. [Photo courtesy Stan...
View ArticleTrifecta Ecosystems Co-Founder Shares Updates About the Startup
Where Are They Now? Follow Up with Trifecta Ecosystems Founder Spencer Curry Spencer Curry is Co-Founder and CEO of social impact startup Trifecta Ecosystems. Innovation Destination Hartford met with...
View ArticleThe Difference Between the Idea and Starting a Business
Many people have ideas for a business they want to start. Often these ideas stem from the individual’s passions and from a vision of how they can live their passion, all the while making a living doing...
View ArticleYoung Entrepreneur Launches Hartford-Based Photography
A summer internship at the University of Hartford’s Entrepreneurial Center inspired Jade Soto to launch Jade Soto Photography. “The Entrepreneurial Center had three interns working with about seven...
View ArticleSuccessful Physical Therapy Startup With 3 Locations in CT
David Bostic PT and Orthopedic Manual Therapist is Founder of Connecticut Physical Therapy Specialists, which has locations in Hartford, Granby, and Uncasville. David Bostic PT, Orthopedic Manual...
View ArticleNew CTNext Partners Focus on Entrepreneurship and Innovation
CTNext recently added Design Technologies and Nerac Inc. to its Partner Program. Design Technologies advises entrepreneurs in the life science industries, providing workshops and coaching to help...
View ArticleEntrepreneurial Center Cultivates Startup Interior Design Company
Jennifer Gaggion is Owner of Design Your Monday!, a women-owned startup involved in the Women’s Business Roundtable at the University of Hartford Entrepreneurial Center. (Photo courtesy Heather Conley...
View ArticleEntrepreneur Launches Startup Brewery: Boondoggle Beers
Boondoggle Beers Founder Micah Kerr served tastings of his Departure Citra Pale Ale beer at Manchester Wine and Liquors. Website Curator Nan Price Innovation Destination Hartford spoke to Boondoggle...
View ArticleEntrepreneurial Team Launches Connecticut-Based Cigar Company
Serial entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Onyx Spirits Company Adam von Gootkin recently teamed with Foundation Cigar Company Founder Nicholas Melillo and George Herbert, the Eighth Earl of Carnarvon, to...
View ArticleCTNext Program Manager Will Support Innovation Places and Higher Ed Initiatives
CTNext announced the addition of Ali Berman to the CTNext team as program manager. In her role, she will primarily oversee the Innovation Places program and the Higher Education Entrepreneurship and...
View ArticleFinding Your Niche
AEC MARKETING – IT’S A LIFESTYLE While AEC marketing is arguably a niche focus, we find there to be plenty of opportunity with not only the (A)rchitects, (E)ngineers and (C)ontractors that identify...
View ArticleThomas Hooker Brewery Finds a Home in Hartford
Thomas Hooker Brewery opened a tap room and pilot brewery in Hartford, CT. Serial entrepreneur Curt Cameron launched and sold a startup and owned, operated, and sold two larger stores before becoming...
View ArticleInnovation Destination Hartford Best of 2017
2017 was a productive year for Greater Hartford startups—and Innovation Destination Hartford web content! Throughout the year, IDH met with dozens of innovative startups in all types of industries and...
View ArticleYouTube Entrepreneurs
Over the past few years, social media stars have made a fortune online using YouTube to create their own brand. See how they’ve built their careers and the money they’re making. From top YouTubers to...
View ArticleStartup Grind New Haven to Host January 17 Event
Serial entrepreneur Steve Shwartz will join Startup Grind New Haven at The Grove in New Haven Wednesday, January 17 at 5:30 p.m. Learn more and register for the upcoming Startup Grind event. Steve is...
View ArticleWoman-Owned, Hartford-Based Startup Communications Company
Sarah Barr is the Founder of Hartford-based startup Washashore Writing. Award-winning journalist and public relations specialist Sarah Barr has got talent. She was a television news anchor and reporter...
View ArticleCT Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Survey Q4
The Q4 State of the Connecticut Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Survey is now open to entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial organizations from Connecticut. An initiative of Launch EZ, the comprehensive quarterly...
View ArticleEntrepreneurial Center Cultivates Startup Interior Design Company
Jennifer Gaggion is Owner of Design Your Monday!, a women-owned startup involved in the Women’s Business Roundtable at the University of Hartford Entrepreneurial Center. (Photo courtesy Heather Conley...
View ArticleFood and Beverage Startup for Healthy Eating
Bare Life Founder Ali Lazowski is one of 22 startups participating in the 2018 reSET Impact Accelerator. Ali Lazowski is Founder of West Hartford-based Bare Life, which is one of many startups...
View ArticleCT Entrepreneurs Offer Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in 2018
Innovation Destination Hartford asked 14 Connecticut entrepreneurs: Looking ahead to 2018, what’s the best piece of advice you can offer for aspiring entrepreneurs? Here are their answers. CARMEN VEAL...
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