Nexus Maine - Coffee Central
Local coffee meetups are growing and a new resource guide
Happy almost Halloween everyone! We are having a strong fall thus far with local coffee meetups in Portland and Kennebunk last week. The Definitive Guide to Maine’s Startup Ecosystem has also launched so please check it out and let us know if anything is missing.
We have a number of exciting upcoming events below - including our Nexus co-sponsored ‘blockparty’ - as we move into the Holiday season as well as some job openings and a member spotlight.
Lastly, as always, if you know anyone great for this group, please make sure to send them this invite link.
Baxter the Moose with his woodland friends are having coffee together at a shop in Maine. the leaves are colorful and they are very cozy and happy. Pixar style.
What’s in this newsletter
Block Party!
Event Highlights
Jobs & Talent
Member Spotlight: Carson Casey Pucello
Maine Entrepreneur Block Party!
Join us for an evening of unstructured networking at Novare Res on November 12. We’re co-hosting this event alongside Aras Digital who will be graciously sponsoring with free drink tickets and light bites.
Event highlights
October 29: MTI 25th Anniversary Mixer 4-7pm at USM Abromson Hall
November 7: The Better Maine Conference
November 12: Aras and Nexus Blockparty @ Novare Res
November 12: Maine JS Meetup
November 13-15: Maine Outdoor Economy Summit
November 13: Blue Ventures Investment Summit
December 3: Nexus and Startup Maine Holiday Happy Hour @ Oxbow Brewing
Check out our Events Calendar Link in Notion for more. Are you an event owner? Submit your event here to be added to the calendar!
Nexus Jobs & Talent
Hiring:
Sr. Mobile Engineer (iOS) (reach out to Erik Fitz in Slack)
Sr. SWE and other technical roles (reach out to Bo Bergstrom with questions)
ML Engineer and Sr. Full Stack Engineer (reach out to Josh Frank in Slack)
Principal mechanical engineer at Looma Design (reach out to Trevor Ruggiero in Slack)
Entry Level Information Analyst - University of Maine System (reach out to William Notto in Slack)
Looking:
If you’re looking to add amazing talent to your company then check out our page in notion to get connected. Members open to new opportunities
Member Spotlight: Carson Casey Pucello
“Hi Everyone! I’m Carson, the founder of Casey Marketing. I provide part-time marketing leadership to growth-stage technology companies in the climate-tech sector and LOVE problem solving. I wanted to share a little bit about where my passion for energy and the environment was sparked. When I was 15 I found a (keyless) electric scooter at a local yard sale and decided that would be a good investment…Because I had no way of turning the scooter on, I decided I would transform it into a solar powered electric scooter. I spent countless hours wiring and testing it, I ultimately got it to turn on and it was so satisfying, though transparently the final setup was extremely clunky and not truly rideable. BUT - that project cemented my passion for energy and I have dedicated my career to working with companies that are developing groundbreaking solutions to combat climate change and supporting our clean energy future.
Why Maine?
Maine has a very special place in my heart. I grew up in Vermont but was lucky enough to spend many summers exploring the beaches as a kid. 6+ years ago I was living in Boston and finding myself hopping on the Downeaster to get to Maine every weekend to escape the city. At that point I decided I should probably make it official! I love the pace of life here, ease of access to all of the outdoor activities I enjoy and most of all the strong sense of community. To be a Mainer is a badge of honor! (if you were born in Maine, can you let me know if I’ll ever get my badge thx)
Away from Keyboard
When I’m not busy with work, you’ll likely find me enjoying the outdoors soaking in the beauty of Maine. I love mountain biking, running, kitesurfing and recently pickle-balling! My husband Nick and I currently live in South Portland but will be transplanting to Rockport next month! So I’ll also be spending a lot of time picking up boxes and putting them down.
Let’s Talk!
I genuinely love problem-solving and thrive on collaborating with passionate teams. My goal is to help businesses create authentic brands, scale effectively, and implement go-to-market strategies that resonate. I’ve met so many brilliant people through Nexus, and I want to meet the rest of you!
Let me know what big problems you’re tackling right now! → Slack Contact”
Thank you for making this community special, everyone! See you on Slack.
George & Jimmy
Thank you to our sponsor Eaton Peabody for supporting Nexus Maine. Visit eatonpeabody.com or reach out to fellow Nexus member, Marty Grohman at mgrohman@eatonpeabody.com.