Mass Technology Leadership Council
www.masstlc.org
Who We Are
Mission: To foster entrepreneurship and promote
the success of companies that develop and deploy technology across industry sectors
Theme: Driving Innovation
Our Members: Technology Companies Corporate IT Departments Professional Services Firms
Who We Are – Council Staff
Liz Ashley, Office Manager Amy Gately, Relationship Manager Tom Hopcroft, President & CEO Mark Horan, Senior Vice President Heather Johnson, Senior Vice
President Kristen Keane, Membership
Director Elizabeth Newstadt, Cluster
Manager, Energy & Robotics Christine Nolan, Director of
Communities Joyce Plotkin, President Emerita
What We do
Business Development (benefits the company) Knowledge-sharing; Relationship-building;
Best practices; Company growth and visibility
Economic Development (benefits the region) Workforce, Policy/advocacy, Leadership,
Government relations, Research and grants
Professional Development (benefits the person) Learning and education, Speaking
opportunities, Networking, Advisory boards
How We Serve Our Members Cluster Communities
Member-only Advisory Board meetings drive content agenda for intimate roundtables, public seminars, and other initiatives
Public events on technology and business trends
Major Programs Membership Meetings featuring major keynotes/
panels Signature Events i.e. Awards, unConferences
Policy/Workforce Policy committee Education Foundation
Research On the depth and breadth of the industry and trends
Cluster Communities
Clusters for 2010
Technology Cloud Computing/
SaaSDigital GamesMobileOpen SourceRoboticsSocial Media
Peer-To-PeerEntrepreneurialLeadership SeriesLegal IssuesSales & MarketingTech Tuesday
IndustryEnergyFinancial ServicesHealthCareLife Sciences
Major Programs
MassTLC Major programs for 2010 February – Annual Meeting May – Innovators Summit October – Innovation unConference November – Awards Gala
Policy/Workforce& Economic Development
Research
How to best leverage your membership Join a Cluster Join one of our online social networks Participate in a Peer to Peer group Attend a breakfast seminar
($1k more is complimentary) List your events on our Community
page and newsletter
Share your needs and insights on policy, workforce and research
What does this mean for MassNetComms Members The combination preserves everything you’ve
received in the past and adds new opportunities The four pillars – mobile, video, cloud and
broadband – will remain active
A broader, comprehensive approach to innovation and entrepreneurship through the Innovators Summit, Innovation unConference, and Tech Tuesdays
Increased opportunities for broadband/networking, mobile, and security companies through multiple clusters including energy and health care
Powerful Major Events Awards program & Annual Meeting
Attract a broader range of companies across multiple sectors
Increase participation of executive attendees
Attract major tech leaders – make it a critical stop for in and out-of-state luminaries
Innovators Summit and Innovation unConference Reaching and supporting concept - pre IPO
companies across all tech sectors Building connections for numerous
entrepreneurs that helps move their idea/ company forward
What does this mean for MassNetComms Members
Next Integration Steps Programs – Fran Grigsby and MassNetComms
Program Committee will work with MassTLC programs and cluster leadership to determine and integrate clusters and programming
Membership – Paul Gasparro and MassNetComms Membership Committee will work with MassTLC Membership Department to help transition MassNetComms Members and identify new opportunities
Awards – Barry Fougere and the MassNetComms Awards Committee will work with MassTLC Awards committee to determine 2010 categories and integration
Workforce Development and Policy - Vin Bisceglia , Greg Sheldon and the MassNetComms policy & workforce committees will join the MassTLC policy committee to set the 2010 agenda
Need Your Input
Connect with MassNetComms Committee chairs and/ or MassTLC leadership with your ideas, comments & feedback on your needs from the newly combined Council
Call (781-993-9000) or email: Tom Hopcroft – [email protected] Mark Horan – [email protected] Heather Johnson – [email protected]