Firm Client MassDiGI Receives Federal Grant From U.S. Department of Commerce’s EDA

MBBP client the Massachusetts Digital Games Institute ("MassDiGI") at Becker College received a five-year grant in the amount of $583,000 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce.  The grant will support MassDiGI's promotion of entrepreneurship, economic development, and academic cooperation across the state's video and digital games ecosystem. MassDiGI was established …

MBBP Client Koya Leadership Partners’ Founder & CEO Awarded 2016 Boston Brava Award

Firm client Katie Bouton of Koya Leadership Partners received the 2016 Boston Brava Award from SmartCEO.  The Boston Brava Award recognizes high-impact female business leaders who are CEOs, Executive Directors of Nonprofits, or C-suite executives.  An independent committee of local business leaders chooses the winner of the Brava Award.  Winners are chosen for their commitment to giving …

MBBP Partner Scott Bleier Featured in “Legal Outlook Q&A” Interview with LinkSquares

Firm corporate partner Scott Bleier was recently interviewed by LinkSquares, Inc., regarding his vast knowledge and experience as a "veteran startup lawyer".  Scott discussed various topics relating to startups, including the largest legal issues for early stage companies, the role of outside counsel for tech companies, and the biggest challenges surrounding customer agreements and contracts. Read the …

Firm Client TechSandBox Launches Veterans’ Technology Entrepreneurship Program

Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton sponsored organization and client, TechSandBox, announced its partnership with MassDevelopment and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative ("MassTech") in the launch of a new program for military veterans.  The Military Veteran Entrepreneurs in Technology program ("VET") is for veterans who are starting and growing new ventures in innovation-focused sectors and will provide support via …

MBBP Client Fanzcall Receives Backing from Red Sox’s David Ortiz

Fanzcall, an interactive live sports game app, announced that Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz is now a shareholder in the Waltham-based startup company.  Ortiz has an equity stake in the company, and will serve as an Ambassador.  Fanzcall allows users to guess the outcome of at-bats during live games.  It was founded by Anton Khinchuk and has already …

MBBP Client BBK Worldwide Partners with Apptomics on App to Monitor Parkinson’s Patients

Firm client BBK Worldwide is partnering with Wellesley-based digital health app maker, Apptomics, as it prepares to launch a one-year clinical trial in September. Using a combination of apps (iMotor and MyPD), for monitoring patients with Parkinson's disease, the trial will test the effectiveness of these tools in impacting the management of Parkinson's disease and health outcomes. …

Managing Partner Lisa Warren Moderating Entrepreneur’s University: Acquiring IP

Lisa Warren will be serving as a Co-Moderator for the upcoming, "Entrepreneur's University: Acquiring IP" program organized by MassBio Entrepreneur's University Working Group. Entrepreneur University hosts forums to help entrepreneurs thrive in today's competitive biotech environment.  During this program specifically, industry experts will share critical advice for entrepreneurs who are setting out to acquire their intellectual property. The …

PULSE@Mass Challenge Now Open in Boston!

PULSE@MassChallenge officially opened in Boston last week, adding to the already increasing number of digital health companies in the area.  MBBP’s Peter Barnes-Brown attended the ribbon cutting ceremony. Read more about Peter's thoughts on the growing digital health industry and about the company on our VCs & Startups Blog.

MBBP Partner Joseph Martinez Participating in MIT Enterprise Forum’s Spring Start Smart Class

Corporate partner Joseph Martinez will take part in MIT Enterprise Forum's (MITEF) Spring Start Smart Class, which will run from May 23-June 20.  He will appear as a Guest Speaker during the third class, which will focus on legal issues for startups.  Specifically, Martinez will discuss the employment, financing, and intellectual property legal issues facing startups. MITEF's …

Startup Coalition Event! Wednesday May 25, 2016

Join the Startup Coalition at its next event, “Fundraising Environment for Consumer or B2C Startups in 2016”, on Wednesday, May 25th from 6pm to 8pm (EDT).  The program will be held at WeWork, 745 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02111. MBBP’s Michael Cavaretta is a co-founder of the Startup Coalition, and will moderate the panel discussing insights …