Babson Technology Ventures Group
Bringing students and tech together for business.
Call For Officers
Aug 17th
Hello all,
We’re looking for a few good men and women who want to be a part of BTVG’s executive team for the 2010-2011 year!
Positions we’re looking to fill include:
- VP of Finance
- VP of Marketing/Communications
- Blog contributors/Twitter contributors
- Event Managers
Please send an email to us at babsontech (at) gmail (dot) com indicating your interest!
Popularity: 48% [?]
Gaming Panel Podcast!
Mar 23rd
On February 17 we had a fantastic panel discussing the topic of how social media/social games are effecting the games industry at large.
Thank you to our panelists!
Alec Shobin of Big-Bad Game Consulting
Tom George from Turbine
Jeremiah Cohn from Turbine
Matthew Ross from GameLogic
Tip: Turn your volume WAY up once the panel starts, the levels are low.
Popularity: 51% [?]
Social Media Panel
Mar 23rd
Come to our latest event on Wednesday, March 24th!
Starting at 5pm in Olin 101, learn about the latest developments in social media marketing from industry professionals. Food will be served!
Panelists include:
Kevin Palmer – Chief Social Media Strategist at Social Media Answers
Joshua Grossman – Director of Marketing for SpringPadIT
Mike Volpe – VP of Inbound Marketing at Hubspot
RSVP Here!
Also, don’t forget Pub Night on March 25-
Tweet about pubnight with twitter hashtag #btvgpubnight, and you will be entered into the running to have your drinks covered ALL NIGHT!
Popularity: 43% [?]
Interview with Oneforty founder Laura Fitton
Mar 16th
Business Tips via Mixergy, home of the ambitious upstart!
Check out more here.
And read up here: Part One, Part Two
Popularity: 41% [?]
Job Opportunities
Mar 2nd
Hi BTVG Members-
Check out this opportunity that came our way!
Job Opportunity @ NextJump, See attached PDF for full description
Next Jump would like to circulate a full time opportunity (Product Manager Internet Applications) to members in your organization.
We have an upcoming on-site interview day in our NYC office next weekend (Mar 6th) and have a few places still available for strong candidates. If you have members interested in a product management role in an entrepreneurial technology company – this is an event they won’t want to miss. I’m happy to expedite applications and hold informational interviews for your members. You can also find out more about Next Jump from recent coverage in the New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/06/business/06unboxed.html) and Tech Crunch (http://www.techcrunch.com/2010/01/14/next-jump/).
Resumes may be sent directly to Rachel McClain: rmcclain@nextjump.com.
Rachel McClain
Director, Recruiting
Next Jump, Inc.
617-682-44640 x5510
For PDF click here.
Popularity: 50% [?]
BTVG Podcast #2 – Starting a Tech Company
Feb 18th
Thank you so much to Josh Bob for coming to Babson to talk to us about starting up a tech company! Check out textaurant.com.
Popularity: 52% [?]
BTVG Event: Starting A Tech Company
Jan 24th
WHEN: Monday, January 25 @ 5:30-6:30pm
WHERE: Olin 220
Hear Josh Bob, a Babson MBA who recently launched a new mobile company, talk about his experience starting a tech venture in the Boston area.
How did he validate the idea?
How did he find developers?
Where did he network with Boston entrepreneurs?
Come tomorrow and find out! The company is also seeking a spring semester marketing intern!
Popularity: 43% [?]
Empowering Your Digital Aura
Jan 20th
Disruptive Approaches for Sensing and Communication in Social Systems
WHAT: MIT Media Lab Presentation
WHEN: Thursday, January 21 @ 5:00-6:30pm
WHERE: Olin 102
Nadav Aharony, PhD candidate at MIT Media Lab, will talk about the Media Lab and his research at the “Human Dynamics” research group.
Food will be served, please RSVP.
Popularity: 47% [?]