Startup Maine Week Kickoff

What does it take to build a thriving startup ecosystem outside a tier-one city? Kate Brodock—General Partner at W Fund and CEO of 9Fresh—has spent years doing exactly that, combining deep local roots with a global network to move ecosystems forward from the inside out. In this opening keynote, Kate shares a practical playbook for non-coastal founders and builders: how to stop waiting for your scene to become "the next Boulder" and start activating the assets you already have. You'll walk out with actionable insights you can use immediately to grow the Maine startup community and your company.