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Climate Justice poster

BU climate-focused organizations emphasize importance of action beyond Earth Day

Yiran Yu April 23, 2021
Sustainability came to the forefront of BU discussions this Earth Day.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, seated next to IBM Executive Sandy Carter, announced the launch of Boston's StartHub at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Roxbury Tuesday afternoon. PHOTO BY MADELINE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston launches StartHub to focus on technology, innovation

Luis Castro October 30, 2015

Focusing on innovation and technology, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Tuesday the launch of StartHub, an online platform designed to expedite the further development of the city’s booming industry. StartHub...

The Boston Undergrad Innovators met for the first time with Boston University's Entrepreneurship Club on Tuesday for the “Intro to Boston Startups & Tech for Undergrads” event. PHOTO COURTESY BOSTON UNIVERSITY ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLUB

BostonTweet and more share tips, experiences of working with startups

Ella Torres October 22, 2015

From blood, sweat and tears to the “best thing to ever happen,” four startup founders divulged the often-veiled hardships that come with fledgling companies, all the while boasting about the triumphs...

Six Boston companies were selected at PitchBoston to have their 20-second videos highlight their company debuted at District Hall in Boston’s Innovation District for the next six months. PHOTO BY ANN SINGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston startups to display videos on billboard in District Hall

Caroline Lord November 25, 2014

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh hosted representatives from Greater Boston area startups at City Hall on Thursday in recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week. Walsh brought together leaders from tech and...

While there is debate on the merits of each type of internship, Boston University students have taken an interest in internships at start-ups rather than those at established corporations. GRAPHIC BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY AND MIKE DESOCIO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston University students opting for internships at startups rather than corporations

Olivia Deng September 4, 2014

Internships, once deemed optional, are now seemingly a necessity. This year alone, internship hiring in the Northeast is expected to increase by 10 percent, and national co-op hiring is expected to increase...

Show me the money: Boston-based companies help startups start up

Daily Free Press Admin February 2, 2014

With world-class institutions, thousands of students and a large pool of investors, Boston proves itself to be a fertile ground for startups to develop and grow. As the barriers to entry into the startup...

Starting-up early

Daily Free Press Admin October 29, 2013

BU seniors discuss personal experiences with startups during their early college years Like many Boston University seniors, Connor McEwen spends much of his time involved in activities he cares about,...

Boston welcomes startups, entrepreneurship, despite study results

Daily Free Press Admin September 11, 2013

Although many entrepreneurs have said that Boston is great for startups, a study released on Sept. 4 by the Ewig Marion Kauffman Foundation had Boston ranked outside of the top 20 cities for startups. Cambridge,...

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