Tour de ConnecticutOur 2024 Ride
For the second year in a row, CI hit the road to celebrate innovation and stop by early-stage startups across the state from Stamford to Mystic.Led by CEO Matt McCooe, CMO Lauren Carmody and board chair Michael Cantor, the 2024 Tour de Connecticut highlighted the state’s diverse and thriving innovation ecosystem and showcased how deeply connected Connecticut’s entrepreneurial network truly is. Click through the interactive map to view highlights from the 200-mile journey.
Last year's ride included memorable stops like a kickoff event at The Village in Stamford, an energetic leadership panel at BioLabs in New Haven, a pitstop at the State Capitol in Hartford, a kayak ride through Black Hall Outfitters in Old Lyme and a finish line celebration at the scenic Branford House at Avery Point in Groton, each event reflecting the unique energy and innovation of Connecticut.
Last year's ride included memorable stops like a kickoff event at The Village in Stamford, an energetic leadership panel at BioLabs in New Haven, a pitstop at the State Capitol in Hartford, a kayak ride through Black Hall Outfitters in Old Lyme and a finish line celebration at the scenic Branford House at Avery Point in Groton, each event reflecting the unique energy and innovation of Connecticut.
From small actions to big impact. 🌍 To celebrate National Volunteer Month, our team partnered with Connecticut Green Bank and the Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) for a beach cleanup at Nathan Hale Park in New Haven—removing over 300 pounds of trash from our shoreline. 🚮 CI is proud to carry on one of our favorite annual traditions and do our part to protect the places we love. 🌊♻️ @orca.cleanup @connecticutgreenbank
Feeling extra lucky to ride alongside our CI portfolio companies & ecosystem partners this morning. ☘️ Thanks to everyone who showed up and sham-rocked our St. Patrick’s Day class at Wheelhouse Cycling Studio @ride_wheelhouse 🚴🏼♀️ Turns out, the real gold is in the company we keep—and the innovation we build together. 🌈 @inboxhealth @athleticbrewing @districtnhv @yale_ventures #haldatherapeutics #revaliabio #referwell
Nearly 500 people came together for the second annual Connecticut Innovations Talent Fair — and the energy in the room said it all. 💥
We welcomed 300+ students from 15 Connecticut colleges and universities, along with dozens of Connecticut residents who traveled home from out-of-state schools to explore opportunities here. They connected with leaders from more than 30 actively hiring CI portfolio companies, key ecosystem builders, CI venture team members, and other local innovators — all under one roof. 💯
JUST 1️⃣ DAY! The second annual Connecticut Innovations Talent Fair is almost here. Attendees will get the chance to hear from Linda Clemons, nationally recognized body language and connection expert and CEO of Sisterpreneur, as she presents “The Conversation You Don’t Know You’re Having.” 🤫
