GET INVOLVED
There are various ways to support the next generation of Maine entrepreneurs.
Which one is right for you?
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VOLUNTEER
Mentor, join one of our UpStart committees, or help at one of our many events.
Do you have an idea for an upcoming event, webinar or meetup?
UpStart Maine is a non-profit coalition. Your sponsorship will keep our entrepreneurial programs running.
INVEST
Are you looking to help the next generation of entrepreneurs with capital investments?
JOIN A COMMITTEE
MARKETING COMMITTEE
Engages with our community to promote our events & programs, tell our stories and share news. Publishes our monthly newsletter and keeps our website fresh.
EVENTS COMMITTEE
Organizes and leads our signature events, programs and awards such as Virtual Mentor Nights, Innovation Nights, and our annual Most Exciting Start Up Award.
GRANTS COMMITTEE
As a 501c3 corp UpStart Maine is the fiscal sponsor for several coalition and related programs, and this committee works across our ecosystem to help secure grants and other funding to support our work and the work of our coalition partners.
FOUNDERS COUNCIL
Comprising a select group of entrepreneurs, the Council provides advice and counsel to our Board on mission, strategy, & execution tactics.
BE A CUSTOMER
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DID YOU KNOW?
AND MEETUPS TO SUPPORT MAINE’S ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM.
MEET UPSTART MAINE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The driving force in Greater Bangor’s entrepreneurial community
Jason Harkins
Co-Founder of CoVort & Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
Evan Richert
Former President of UpStart Maine
Susan MacKay
Senior Program Manager at UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center
Jessica Giles
Machias Savings Bank, UpStart Board of Directors
Katelynn Ronan
President of Upstart Maine and Associate at Rudman Winchell- Counselors at Law
Gavin Robinson
Bangor Savings Bank, UpStart Board of Directors
Jake Ward
VP of Innovation & Economic Development at the University of Maine
Renee Kelly
Asst. VP of Innovation & Economic Development at the University of Maine
Stephen Bolduc
Economic Development officer for the City of Bangor
Deb Neuman
President & CEO of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce