Startup Boston Week 2025 is taking over September 8–12 with bold, no-BS content for every stage of the journey - from first idea to full-blown scale.
Whether you’re sketching your first pitch deck, gaining early traction, or leading a growing team through scale-up chaos, we’ve got sessions built just for you. And this isn’t just for founders - it’s for students, the startup curious, investor-in-the-making, and every team member powering the rocket ship.
Real talk, zero fluff.
Every session is led by folks who’ve been in the trenches, so you’ll leave with sharper insights, stronger connections, and a deeper understanding of what it really takes to build something from the ground up.
Explore by Role or Journey:
Founder
Perfect for: Founders with $25k - $10M ARR
Join this track if your startup idea has been validated and you're excited to navigate the exciting journey of scaling your product and team with precision and momentum.
Investor-in-the-Making
Perfect for: current & aspiring angel investors and VCs.
Content specifically for current and aspiring angel investors and venture capitalists, providing invaluable insights and strategies to navigate the dynamic world of investment.
The Whole Startup Community
For everyone interested in learning more about the startup world.
Networking events and an overview of the who's who and what's what in the New England startup ecosystem.
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Engineering
Perfect for: engineering leaders and team members of scaling startups
Empowering software and hardware engineering leaders and teams with cutting-edge sessions tailor to elevate your expertise.
Product & Design
Perfect for: product managers and product designers of scaling startups
Dive into a tailored track designed to supercharge the skills of product innovators and designers, setting the stage for unparalleled creativity and impact.
Perfect for: marketing leaders and team members of scaling startups
Get ready for a fast-paced track crafted to help marketing teams cut through the noise, elevate their brand, and drive real growth.
Perfect for: post-sales team leaders and team members of scaling startups
A track for leaders and team members embarking on the exhilarating journey of launching, expanding, and excelling within post-sales teams, igniting success at every stage of the customer journey.
Data & AI
Perfect for: data leaders and team members of scaling startups
Content for data analysts and decision makers adept at leveraging insights, whether steering the data department or nurturing its growth, empowering success in a data-driven world.
Student
Perfect for: undergrad and graduate student founders
A must for undergrad and graduate students poised to dive into the startup world, offering insights and guidance for those eager to join a dynamic team or embark on their entrepreneurial journey.
Startup Curious
Perfect for: idea stage founders and folks interested in startup world
Tailor-made for aspiring entrepreneurs and career changers considering the leap from corporate or agency life to the dynamic realm of startups, offering invaluable insights to kickstart their journey to success.
People Ops
Perfect for: startups with a designated people ops or HR leader
Unleash the power of expert-led sessions tailored for leaders and teams dedicated to attracting, training and retaining top-tier talent.
Sales
Perfect for: sales leaders and team members of scaling startups
Dive into a high-impact track built to supercharge sales teams as they scale, sharpen strategy, and close bigger, faster.
Hot Industries
Perfect for: startups that have received their seed round or have less than $1M in ARR
Explore the industries heating up in Boston’s startup scene - this track dives deep into the sectors gaining traction, attracting talent, and reshaping the future.
Pre-Seed
Perfect for: startups that have received their pre-seed round or have less than $500k in ARR
Built for the bold beginnings - this track is your launchpad if you're pre-seed, pre-product, or just figuring it all out. Learn what it takes to turn scrappy ideas into serious startups.
Seed
Perfect for: startups that have received their seed round or have less than $1M in ARR
You’ve validated the idea - now it’s time to build with intention. This track is designed for seed-stage startups ready to grow smarter, hire sharper, and level up across the board.
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Series A
Perfect for: startups that have received their Series A or have less than $3M in ARR
Ready to scale? This track is for Series A startups focused on refining strategy, optimizing operations, and accelerating growth to make your next big leap.
Series B
Perfect for: startups that have received their Series B or have less than $5M in ARR
For Series B startups poised for expansion, this track is all about scaling efficiently, optimizing systems, and driving sustainable growth as you prepare for the next stage of success.
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WHERE IS SBW2025?
Startup Boston Week will be hosted at Suffolk University - located right in the heart of Downtown Boston, on Boston Common.
This conference will be hybrid - meaning you have the option to join us either virtually or in-person. So you can participate however you feel the most comfortable!
Note: all networking sessions are in-person only.