Stacy Swider

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
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Techno-optimist supporting innovation in Massachusetts and beyond -- by finding…

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  • Finding hidden gems

    Finding hidden gems

    Presently, among early-stage VC investors, genAI is the shiny thing. For good reason! We are jazzed about our AI-native…

  • MA grants million$ to SBIR Winners

    MA grants million$ to SBIR Winners

    Anyone who knows me knows I’m a big fan of the federal Small Business Innovation Research (#SBIR #STTR) program, having…

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  • Happy New Year!

    Happy New Year!

    I'm taking stock of my blessings as we head into 2023! Here are some things I am *grateful* for in no particular order.…

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  • Smart Teaming to Deploy PFAS-Destroying Technology

    Smart Teaming to Deploy PFAS-Destroying Technology

    MassVentures is always excited when our startups sign big deals! No exception here with Aclarity, Inc., which makes…

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  • Our New Tool for Entrepreneurs

    Our New Tool for Entrepreneurs

    Today we release our MVP, an online academy for entrepreneurs called the Commercialization Accelerator. Yes, even a…

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  • Why do Scientists and VCs have the same success rate with picking startups?

    Why do Scientists and VCs have the same success rate with picking startups?

    Small Business Innovation Research grants are non-dilutive Federal awards for startups inventing novel technology. The…

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  • The Benefits of SBIR Phase III's

    The Benefits of SBIR Phase III's

    First, what is a Phase III? Phase III refers to work that derives from, extends, or completes an effort made under…

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  • Purchase Orders and Funding for Covid-19 Response

    Purchase Orders and Funding for Covid-19 Response

    Welcome to my 2nd “quick and dirty” brief on the entrepreneurial landscape for #covid19 response. I know so many teams…

  • Funding Opportunities for COVID-19 Solutions, and other Business Support

    Funding Opportunities for COVID-19 Solutions, and other Business Support

    The current pandemic has caused the Department of Health and Human Services (NIH, CDC) to place a call for adding…

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  • SBIRs: Non-dilutive Funding for Your Startup

    SBIRs: Non-dilutive Funding for Your Startup

    iRobot, one of the more famous US robotics companies, received over $10M in early-stage funding via Small Business…

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Volunteer Experience

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    Finance Committee

    Town of Bedford, MA

    - 3 years 1 month

    Served on 9 person committee that is tasked with developing budget guidelines every year. Built models for debt burden, presented initiatives at Town Meeting.

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    Recreation Commission

    Town of Bedford, MA

    - 7 years 1 month

    Children

    Assisted Recreation Director with strategic planning, as part of 5 person committee. Set rates for programs. Spearheaded effort to renovate popular swim park.

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