Erin Halbrecht

Sorenson Ventures (Sorenson Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Sorenson Capital founded in 2017 by Ken Elefant and Rob J. Rueckert. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Deer Management Co. LLC (Bessemer Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1911. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Valley Venture Mentors is an organization located in the heart of downtown at the innovation center. The American company's mission is to help entrepreneurs propel their ideas into successful and sustainable businesses through entrepreneurial education, curated mentorship, and networking opportunities. VVM serves as the regional entrepreneurial convener, hub, trainer, and network facilitator for entrepreneurs in western Massachusetts. The non-profit company provides unique and collaborative programs, curate meaningful connections within their region, and act as a catalyst for community and economic growth through entrepreneurship-led economic development and ecosystem building. The company's commitment is to weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that they do, and they are dedicated to creating pathways for entrepreneurs to have equitable access to resources and opportunities to aid in the scaling and development of their companies. Founded in 2011 by Steven Willis, their vision is to support transformational development for high-growth and high-scalable startups that change the face of the economy in western Massachusetts. Hope Ross Gibaldi is the CEO of Valley Venture Mentors and is passionate about the transformative impact that entrepreneurship and education can have for individuals, communities, and the economy.