… He is the winner of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Innovation Center Award.

In the past 5 years, it has become obvious that current drug discovery pipelines are dry and innovation in the biotech industry is broken. Moreover, the individual has retreated to the most under utilized asset in the drug discovery process. A revolution is happening right now that empowers patients to own their own data and share it in a collaborative, pre-competitive space, aligns commercial, for-profit opportunity in drug discovery with patient-centric initiatives, and harnesses the wisdom of …

Greater Boston has by far the highest concentration of both hospitals and Pioneer ACOs per capita in the country. It is a leading hub for innovation in many market sectors, and the healthcare space is no exception. This group has been formed to build more of a community for these various innovators to connect and interact. It will also hopefully provide them with resources about which they may not have otherwise known.

We are an eclectic group of entrepreneurs, writers, publicists, agents, technologists, literary coaches, and publishing professionals. We are striving to create a community of people who will be driving changes in the publishing industry.  

… Our focus is on staying ahead of the curve as creatives by using technology to the fullest. We want to be where are clients are, whether that means showing off our online portfolios, connecting through social media, using mobile apps for payment, etc. Innovation is a cornerstone of Creative Collaborative of Boston. We host monthly gatherings and continually seek out speakers to train, inspire and set us up to succeed! Who knows, we may even call upon you to share your personal expertise! To join …

… Meetup Venue Cambridge Innovation Center at 1 Broadway in Cambridge MA When you come in for the Chow Down, just sign in at the front desk and then take an elevator to the 3rd floor. Signs will direct you the rest of the way.   Questions or comments at inspiration@thebig-studio.com

When a group of entrepreneurs who can see the future, meets a team at Entrepreneur Club Boston who can see potential, the business revolution gets going, millions of lives change, and a global innovator like you makes progress. 

Ultra Light Startups Ultra Light Startups brings together the world's most innovative technology entrepreneurs, in monthly events and accompanying online communities. Events feature pitching, networking and interactive, moderated panel discussions with leading industry experts. Topics cover: Design, Technology, Marketing and Finance   And be sure to checkout our website and join our social media groups: Website - http://ultralightstartups.com/ Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ultralightstar …

This group is to bring together strategist, developers, designers, and analysts who are building and innovating in the social software space. We want to share best practices, learn about the latest social media marketing tools available, and network with other social business practitioners in the Boston area.

Welcome to the SSV Network! The "Startups & Societal Ventures" Network http://www.ssvnetwork.com Discuss: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=48286 Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SSVNetwork Follow us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/ycd24uk Check the SSV Network Innovation Hubs' Worldwide Map: http://www.communitywalk.com/SSVNetwork Entrepreneurs, investors and all other resources providers need better relationships matchmaking. SSVN is an internet-based entrepreneurship support system e …

Calling all Needham techies (and those of us that aren't technical at all but love supporting tech startups and the innovation economy). We are organizing this meetup to network and celebrate all the innovations being created by our neighbors in Needham.

… Schools produced may form as charters, innovation, pilot, magnet, independent, learning center, alternative, co-op, and virtual schools, but they give parents more options to match their child, and they give teachers and educators the ability to more effectively utilize their skills. Massachusetts Teachers Provide meets to generate ideas, review ideas, network,, plan, launch, grow, gain profitability, and franchise. TeachersProvide is a sister organization to ParentsDecide and Boston Parents Dec …

Our money?  Our child? .... Our decision! This meetup brings various people together to reclaim the right of parents to decide which school their child should attend. We awaken parents that it is their responsibility to guide their child's education  -- no other adult in the system understands their unique child better, or is more invested in their specific child's future.  This responsibility cannot be safely handed off to any other adult. We empower parents by educating them about the entire r …

Boston, MA is a great hub for technology and business, but I believe we have talent and capability here in the communities along the North Shore that could make it stand out as a powerhouse as well. This group intends to get together technologists, entrepreneurs, computer professionals, hackers (T.E.C.H.s) and other interested parties to create opportunities for greater networking, collaboration, and advocacy of technology in our community (with an emphasis on software development) as well as he …

… Community Organizing, Transition Town Movement, Resiliency, Gift Economy, Social Capital, Leadership, Collaboration, Resource Sharing, Community Building, Urban Planning, Crowd Sourcing, Communication and Social Media, Permaculture, Barn Raising Technology Social Media for Change, Role of Technology in the Future, Appropriate Technology, The Singularity, Virtual Worlds, Impact on Community, Technology’s Role in the Future, Pioneers Culture Media and Social Change, Trends, Social Move …

Meet a new network of New England's bio entrepreneurs from business, academic, finance, scientific and medical communities. Our forum consists of discussions on emerging research and the commercialization and development of new technologies encompassing biotech, nanotech, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, environmental technology, information technology, healthcare, cell biology, life science research, pharmaceuticals, and drug discovery start-ups. It was designed for multi-disciplinary entrepre …