StartUp Rutland

10/06/2025

Grateful to for leading our upcoming GTM & B2B/B2G Revenue Workshop for our StartUp Rutland x cohort and alum

This session, led by Andrew Goldner, will dive deep into real go-to-market and sales strategies to help founders scale smarter. Big thanks to the GrowthX team for sharing their expertise and supporting Vermont’s growing startup community.

09/17/2025

Our powered StartUp Rutland gBETA accelerator is back for year 2!

Meet the Fall 2025 cohort:
✨ Spire
✨ Aden Legal Education
✨ TeleRay
✨ Burlington Bio
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Demo Day Showcase: Oct 28 @ Killington K1 Lodge - RSVP link in bio.

08/12/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome former Apple exec, Jesse Stein, to our StartUp Rutland Board!

Jesse spent 17 years at Apple, helping launch the first consumer Wi-Fi base station and shaping the early days of iTunes. Since then, he’s led teams at IBM, Dealer.com, MyWebGrocer, and OVR Technology — and now drives innovation at .

We’re honored to have him on board as we build the future of Vermont’s startup ecosystem.

07/21/2025

🚨 Calling All Vermont, New England & Western NY Founders!

The nationally ranked gBETA Rutland Accelerator powered by global venture fund is now accepting applications for our Fall 2025 cohort.

✅ Free 7-week program
✅ No equity. No fees.
✅ Hands-on mentorship + investor connections
✅ In-person (Hybrid) in Rutland, Vermont

This highly-selective program only picks 5 teams per cohort. Are you the next?

Accelerate traction, amplify your fundraising, and pitch at Demo Day!

🗓 Deadline: August 31, 2025
🎤 Showcase: October 28
🔗 Link in bio to apply

Grow your startup with gBETA Startup Rutland - a free, 7-week accelerator offering mentorship, connections, and investor readiness for early-stage companies.

07/08/2025

🚨 Accelerator AMA — 1:1 Spots Now Open!

Got questions about our accelerators? Book a quick 1:1 with us to learn more.

🎯 Who should apply
🚀 What the program offers
📈 How it helps founders grow
📍 Link in bio to grab time →

06/16/2025

StartUp Rutland gBETA powered by is back!

🚨 Apps now open for gBETA Rutland!
📅 Kickoff: Sept 5 | Demo Day: Oct 28
🛠️ 7-week accelerator | No fee, no equity
🌍 In-person program with applications open nationally — past alum come from NE, NY and even Hong Kong

📩 Apply by Aug 31: gener8tor.com/gbeta/startup-rutland

04/17/2025

Thrilled to welcome Cairn Cross—founding partner at FreshTracks Capital and a pioneer in Vermont’s venture scene—to the StartUp Rutland Board of Directors 🎉

“Cairn has played a huge role in shaping Vermont’s startup ecosystem, and we’re grateful to have his experience and leadership as we continue to grow our work alongside ” - .cassaro

04/09/2025

📊 Discover your business niche and outsmart the competition—learn how in our Market + Competitor Analysis workshop!

Come join us this Monday, April 14th, from 12-2PM at for our FREE gALPHA Market + Competitor Analysis workshop open to public!

Please send us a dm or reach out to [email protected] | .cassaro

NO RSVP REQUIRED

gALPHA Rutland is a gener8tor accelerator program located in Rutland VT.

04/08/2025

🗣️ Learn how to ask the right questions to build something people actually want.

Come join us this Wednesday, April 9th, from 12-2PM at for our FREE gALPHA Customer Discovery Info Session & Workshop open to public!

Please send us a dm or reach out to [email protected] | .cassaro

NO RSVP REQUIRED

04/05/2025

👉 Got an idea? Learn how to turn it into a real business quick —no fluff, just action.

Come join us this Monday, April 7th, from 12-2PM at for our FREE Lean Canvas Info Session & Workshop open to public!

Please send us a dm or reach out to [email protected] | .cassaro

NO RSVP REQUIRED

03/08/2025

Have a startup idea? 🚀 come pitch us for mentorship and funding!

📩 [email protected]

03/05/2025

🚀 Calling all entrepreneurs and innovators! 🚀

The gALPHA Startup Rutland Accelerator powered by is now accepting applications! This is your chance to turn your idea or brand into a venture-ready startup with expert mentorship, resources, and connections.

💡 What you’ll get:
✔️ A FREE 4-week accelerator program
✔️ Hands-on coaching from industry experts
✔️ Access to startup, mentor & investor network

📅 Deadline to apply: March 31
🔗 Apply now [link in our bio]