From a LGBTQ panel discussion to joining a running team there's plenty to enjoy in Boston this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Panel: EdTech & Marginalized Communities with Out in Tech Boston
Join the nonprofit Out in Tech to discuss the ways technical education could help talent from marginalized communities "level up." The panel of LGBTQ leaders and allies will feature:
- Benjamin Bungert, director of operations at LearnLaunch Accelerator
- Champika Fernando, director of communications at Scratch (MIT Media Lab)
- Dalia Sawaya, technical coach at Flatiron School
- Ryan Werb, success partner at Panorama Education
When: Thursday, Nov.15, 6-9 p.m.
Where: WeWork, 501 Boylston St.
Admission: Free
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Panel: Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Food with Branchfood
Stop by CIC Boston for a networking mixer and panel discussion focused on the ways entrepreneurs have leveraged the local ecosystem to build food tech businesses.
The panel will feature local food tech entrepreneurs that grew their startups in Boston, including Adam Behrens, Ph.D., CEO of Cambridge Crops; Luke Schlueter, cofounder and lead mechanical engineer at Spyce Food Co.; and Nadine Habayeb, cofounder and CEO of Bohana.
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 6-8 p.m.
Where: CIC Boston, 50 Milk St., Floor 20 Lighthouse
Admission: Free
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Heartbreaker Recruiting Night
Looking for a new way to stay fit? Meet the members of the local running team Heartbreakers at its recruiting night this Thursday. The crew will run three miles, from Heartbreak South End to Harpoon Brewery Beer Hall. Post run, the club's chief will share the benefits of joining the team as potential members sip a free beer.
When: Thursday, Nov.15, 6:30-10 p.m.
Where: Heartbreak Hill Running Company, 652 Tremont St.
Admission: Free for recruits
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