Dirigo Speaker Series

Understand the story and the technology behind Maine’s most promising startups and innovative companies.
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Each monthly Speaker Series conversation is like an episode of “How I Built This”, except you get to ask the questions.

In our small-group setting, founders and leaders share real advice on how they overcame challenges, capitalized on their target market, and developed their product. Offered as part of the Dirigo Labs Innovation Ecosystem, each conversation provides you with actionable insight for your own products and processes.

Join us each month for insightful conversation with Maine’s innovation community.

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Upcoming Speaker Series

On April 23rd the Dirigo Labs Speaker Series will host Maine Angels Chair Emeritus, Ralph Nodine.  Mr. Nodine will join us for a wide-ranging discussion on topics facing startups, founders, and investors here in Maine.

Thursday, April 23 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Bricks Coworking & Innovation Space – 10 Water St. Suite 110 Waterville, ME

Bring your questions and join in-person or register to watch online using the QR code on the flyer.

Recent Speakers

View a few of our recent Speaker Series conversations below, or view more here.

March 19th: Product-Market Fit and Venture Pathways with Alex Birdsall, Senior Program Manager at GMRI Ventures
February ’26: From STEM to Startup: A Discussion on Innovation with Dr. Jeremy Qualls, Provost at Thomas College
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