Tue, Sep 22
|Workbar Needham
AI: Trends and Developments in Entrepreneurial Finance
Hosted by Gennari Aronson, LLP, Charles River Chamber of Commerce, and Workbar Needham
Details
Sep 22, 2026, 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Workbar Needham, 117 Kendrick St Ste 300, Needham, MA 02494, USA
About the event
In these volatile times, many entrepreneurs are struggling to raise money from friends & neighbors, angel groups, VCs, and traditional early-stage investors. Innovative companies are trying to grab the attention of investors and influencers. Mission and impact focused entrepreneurs trying to balance profit with social or environmental goals are having an even harder time. Do all business plans have to include the words "artificial intelligence" to attract attention, advisors, and funding? Yes and No! Join us for a discussion of how financing strategies for growth companies are being shaped and transformed by innovation and AI.
Panelists:
Daniel Acheampong, Visible Hands VC
Brendan McSheffrey, The Kendall Project
Allison Byers, Scroobious | Author, Fundraising for the Rest of Us
Free on-site parking. Directly off Route 128 / I-95.