Objective
Curated Visits expands Bentley students’ exposure to entrepreneurship by connecting them with high-impact events across Greater Boston. Through this initiative, any Bentley faculty can identify an opportunity from partner universities, entrepreneurial organizations, and the Greater Boston innovation ecosystem that they would like their students to visit. The E-Hub can provide transportation support, helping students connect to opportunities in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Purpose
Curated Visits empowers student entrepreneurs to gain firsthand exposure to innovation and startup ecosystems. Working with Bentley faculty, the E-Hub supports visits to two entrepreneurship-related events s each month such as pitch competitions, founder talks, networking sessions, innovation gatherings and panels to foster shared learning and discovery. These visits allow the faculty members to extend their classroom to the Greater Boston area allowing the students to reach thought leaders beyond campus, enriching their learning, sparking collaboration and transform inspiration into action.
Faculty Coordinator
The Curated Visits initiative aims to accelerate the students' entrepreneurial journey by connecting them with key events (identified by their faculty or sometimes, the E-Hub) in the Greater Boston startup ecosystem. The E-Hub offers support for round trip transportation costs between the Bentley campus and the event venue. Event registration, ticket fees, meals and incidentals are not covered with this initiative.
- A faculty member proposes an entrepreneurship-related event to the E-Hub that is relevant for their class.
- The faculty member helps the students sign-up for the event as appropriate.
- The faculty member may choose to accompany the students to the event.
- Students (and the faculty member) organize their rides between Bentley campus and event venue.
- To stay within the funds limit, the E-Hub recommends sharing the ride with multiple students.
- The E-Hub recommends taking some pictures at the event.
- The students share the receipts with the faculty member.
- The faculty member compiles the receipts and sends these to the E-Hub for reimbursement.
- The faculty member collects feedback from the students and shares it (with the pictures) with the E-Hub.
These visits can include 4 students (1 Uber ride) all the way to 24 students (6 Uber rides). They are designed to be low-friction, high-impact experiences that connect Bentley students with real founders, investors, and startup communities across Greater Boston.
E-Hub Curated Sources of Events
- Three primary sources to consider:
- List of Events curated at Start-up Boston
- List of Events curated at Brandeis
- Search for Events at EventBrite
- Universities & Academic Partners
- MIT Martin Trust Center
- Harvard University (Rock Center for Entrepreneurship)
- Hult
- Tufts University
- Boston University (BU Innovate)
- Boston College (Shea Center)
- Northeastern University
- Startup, Innovation Organizations & others
- TiE Boston
- Venture Café Cambridge / CIC
- French American Chamber of Commerce New England (FACCNE) and more
Frequently Asked Questions
A faculty member can propose an event to the E-Hub that is (a) related to entrepreneurship, and (b) connected to their course. The E-Hub will typically support 2–3 events each month based on requests received from faculty.
Students are responsible for any event registration or ticket fees, if applicable. The E-Hub covers round-trip transportation between the Bentley campus and the event venue.
The E-Hub recommends planning for a maximum of six round-trip rides between the Bentley campus and the event venue. This translates to approximately $100 for each round trip times six round trips, so, a budget of $600 for each event.
Students coordinate with their Professor who may decide a certain time or location on campus (the E-Hub recommends the LaCava Bus Stop). The E-Hub recommends that students travel in small groups for each ride, and meet at the event. The faculty member may (or may not) decide to join the students for the event.
The E-Hub recommends arriving at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Please coordinate with your Professor for the exact time for any event scheduled for your course.
Please notify your Professor as soon as possible.
Examples of Past Events
| Event | Logistics | Description |
|---|---|---|
Cross University Student Innovators Mixer (CUSI) @ MIT | Apr 17, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM MIT, 77 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA | An in-person networking event bringing together student founders and innovators from top universities. Meet potential cofounders, exchange ideas, and connect with others passionate about building and scaling ventures. |
Celebrating 10 Years of MIT Sandbox | Apr 15, 2026 1:15 PM – 6:00 PM Microsoft New England Research and Development CenterCambridge, MA | Join founders, investors, and industry leaders as they explore how ventures born at MIT scale from idea to impact. Through real startup journeys, this event highlights innovation, execution, and the power of partnerships. |
Boston Founder/Funder Meetup: Round 3 | Apr 14, 20265:30 PM – 7:30 PM Cambridge, MA | A casual after-work gathering bringing together startup founders, angel investors, and early-stage VCs. Meet the right people, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections- because that’s when the magic happens. |
Boston Talks | Apr 12, 2026 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM MIT Wong Auditorium70 Memorial Drive, E51-115Cambridge, MA | In-person event featuring an exceptional group of speakers from academia, entrepreneurship, venture capital, healthcare, and technology. A great opportunity to gain insights, learn from industry leaders, and connect with innovators shaping the future. |
UX Fair @ MassArt | Nov 14, 2025 MassArt, Boston | Students explored Boston’s UX community and learned how user-centered design supports startup innovation. |
Fashionably Late Thursdays | Nov 6, 2025 Liberty Hotel, Boston | A public fashion event highlighting creativity, branding, and the business side of fashion. |
IDEA Con @ Boston University | Oct 25, 2025 Boston University | A full day of keynotes, workshops, and networking focused on entrepreneurship and social impact. |
Small Business Expo – Boston | Apr 22, 2025 Westin Boston Seaport | Students connected with entrepreneurs and explored tools and strategies for business growth. |