What we’re about
Boston has a wide and diverse collection of tech meetups and events for software companies, but where's all the hardware love? We want to bring together a strong community of folks eager to build businesses with physical products. Whether you're an engineer, designer, CEO, investor, or anyone interested in being a part of the hardware startup ecosystem, come join us and let's create an amazing addition to the tech scene in the Boston/Cambridge area.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- 52nd Boston Hardware Meetup @ The Engine | Tough TechThe Engine, Cambridge, MA
Our 52nd Boston Hardware Meetup is coming up at The Engine! In advance of their Tough Tech Summit, we'll get to see their hub for deep tech and learn about some of the incredible hardware work their companies are doing.
We have a great group of guest speakers
- Arnie VanDoren is a veteran of bringing innovative products from idea to production for consumer, robotics, and industrial segments, with many years invested at Bose, iRobot, Symbotic and Desktop Metal. He will share some thoughts on delivering robust product to customers within resource and time constraints.
- More to come!
Agenda
6:30-7:00 - Arrival
7:00-7:10 - Welcome and introduction
7:10-8:10 - Guest speakers and audience Q&A
8:10-8:30p - Community open mic
8:30-9:00p - Mix + mingleThank you to our host
Spun out of MIT in 2017, The Engine provides Tough Tech founders - those working at the intersection of science and engineering - with the long-term capital, knowledge, network, and specialized infrastructure required to succeed. Located in the heart of MIT’s campus, The Engine operates over 200,000 square feet of wet lab, fabrication, and office space and is currently home to 100 companies working on breakthrough technologies across biotech, advanced systems, and energy. We are building a hub for Tough Tech innovation - join us!Thank you to our partner
informal is a freelance collective for the most talented independent professionals in hardware. With expertise in a diverse range of industries from consumer electronics to aerospace, informal members work with clients at every stage to design, manufacture, and scale physical products. Whether you're looking for a single contractor, a full-time employee, or an entire team of professionals to work on everything from product development to go-to-market strategy, the informal collective has the perfect collection of people for the job. Learn more.We're here to help you meet up 1:1
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