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.
Grateful to celebrate another incredible year with our CI team and community. ✨ Our holiday event was a wonderful reminder of the people who make our work meaningful. Here’s to collaboration, innovation, and an exciting year ahead. 🚀 Thanks to the team @table104_osteriabar in Stamford for an amazing evening!
Another 200+ miles in the books… the third annual Tour de Connecticut has officially wrapped.👏🏼
We ended the week on a high:
🐄 Said hi to cows, alpacas, horses, and more as we rode 30 miles through beautiful hills and scenery from Storrs to Norwich
🌊 Stopped by Uncas Leap at Yantic Falls to get a quick history lesson and take in some waterfall views
🧘🏼♀️ Unwound with team yoga and meditation before tackling another 20 miles to Mystic
🚵♂️ Biked alongside our incredible #Day4 guest riders: Amy Bennett and Melissa Santoro from @tidalriver.ct, Scot Melland of Turtle Rock Ventures, and Harrison Macris of Macris Industries
🌱 Stopped by CI portfolio company @enkoag to meet newly appointed CEO Anthony Klemm, tour the 90,000-square-foot facility, and check out their state-of-the-art labs and greenhouses
🏁 Crossed the finish line and capped things off with a networking celebration alongside the CI team, our guest riders, @hillsideventures, ecosystem partners, and more
Thank you to everyone who followed along on this year’s journey and supported CI as we showcased why Connecticut is such a great place to live, work, and play. 🚲
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Day 3️⃣ of our Tour de Connecticut was packed with some of the state’s top attractions — from Dunkin’ Park, America’s Best Double-A Ballpark and home of @hartfordyardgoats Baseball ⚾️, to historic landmarks like the State Capitol, and iconic local eats at @reins_deli 🥪 We even made our way up to Storrs, uncovering hidden gems across campus with @uconn President Radenka Maric and getting a firsthand look at the innovation driving the university forward. ⏭️
Day three was all about energy, connection, and community pride. Now, let’s take on the final 50 miles! 🚲 #tourdect
Looking back on a DAY 2️⃣ RECAP! Tuesday started off bright and early with back-to-back meetings with CI portfolio companies @veradermics_study and @inboxhealth, followed by our quarterly board meeting. 💡 Our crew of 10+ riders included partners from Purpose Built, @climatehaven.tech and @quinnipiacu, traveling with us from New Haven to Naugatuck to stop by CI portfolio company @p2science 🧪 We refueled at @frankiesct in Waterbury, a classic, family-owned Connecticut restaurant, before heading on to West Hartford. 🏙️ 110 miles done in the first two days! ✅ #tourdect
