Nexus Maine - Momentum
Introducing Nexus Swag, "Remote and Lonely," and recapping a fantastic birthday
That was awesome. Thank you to all who came to our birthday party last week! We had so much fun with over 100 of you at the Portland Art Gallery. And a huge thank you to the Portland Art Gallery for hosting us! As a heads up, they host a “First Thursday” gallery open house from 5-7pm every month AND they’d like to offer 10% off of art purchases for anyone in this community!
It is hard to believe that this community has grown so quickly in just one year (over 1000 subscribers and over 750 Slack members.)…and we are just getting started!
For announcements, I am excited to announce the launch of our first Nexus Maine Merch! Check out the store here and all the details below. We are also working on a website revamp, a member directory and a few updates to membership. Stay tuned!
Lastly, as always if you know anyone great for this group, please make sure to send them this invite link.
Baxter the moose is wearing "Nexus Maine" custom merchandise, celebrating with the vibrant community of builders in Maine. Style of Pixar.
What’s in this newsletter
Announcement: Nexus Merch
Event Highlights
Jobs & Talent
Member Spotlight: Sonia Cook-Broen
Announcement: Nexus Merch
We are so excited to share our brand new Nexus Maine swag, featuring a sweatshirt and our "Remote and Lonely" t-shirt.
Why "Remote and Lonely"?
Loneliness is an epidemic. As more people embrace remote work, many find themselves disconnected from the vibrant, in-person interactions that fuel creativity, collaboration, and personal fulfillment. We believe in the power of community—that no one should have to navigate their career, startup journey, or life alone.
Our "Remote and Lonely" tee is a tongue-in-cheek nod to the challenges of remote work, but more importantly, it's a rallying cry for those seeking connection. If you see someone wearing this shirt, talk to them! Whether you're an entrepreneur, a creative, or a remote worker searching for your people, Nexus Maine is here to bring us together.
Grab your gear, rep the movement, and let’s build something great—together. Shop here.
Event Highlights
March 22: Maine Science Festival Invention Convention
April 10: 2025 Kickoff: Future of Healthcare Founder Residency
May 19-22: Startup Maine Week!
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:
Game Plan Tech is looking for a cloud infrastructure engineer. DM Bo Bergstrom for more information
The Better Lab is looking for a technical co-founder. DM Andrew Vontz or David Lorsch for more information.
Alivo is hiring! Check out their careers page for more information or DM Max Meade or Hailey Lister!
ConductorAI is hiring! Reach out to Benjamin Fichter in Slack with any questions.
Talent:
A Nexus member who is an AI engineer with experience building for Apple, Netflix, and Block is looking for contract gigs and longer-term roles. Message Jimmy or George to get connected.
Member Spotlight: Sonia Cook-Broen
Career/Bio Overview
I am a software engineer, multidisciplinary artist, and the founder of TheTechMargin. I have a deep passion for blending technology and creativity. Alongside my co-founder and professional artist husband, Christopher O'Connor, I am building AICharmLab. AICharmLab empowers professional artists by seamlessly integrating technology into their workflows, amplifying their strengths, eliminating distractions, and ensuring they feel supported through private learning communities of fellow artists.
Away from the Keyboard
For me, creativity has no boundaries, and my work is informed by drawing inspiration from my many passions, such as synthesizers, video, sonic art, painting, and poetry. Everything is interconnected, and the full potential of creativity thrives at the intersection of different disciplines.
Why Maine?
Maine attracts independent-minded entrepreneurs who aren't afraid to try something new and work hard to achieve the seemingly impossible. The long winter season in Maine amplifies the importance of connection, making groups like Nexus Maine vital to the vibrancy of our entrepreneurial community.
Let's Talk
If you are looking for 1:1 technical leadership coaching, tailored AI mindset workshops for your team, or just want to chat about creative tech, AI integration, or entrepreneurship, I would love to connect with you!
Best Way to Get in Touch
Subscribe to TheTechMargin or email me at sonia@thetechmargin.com. You can find my social media on most platforms under the @thetechmargin handle.
Thank you for making this community special, everyone! See you on Slack.
George & Jimmy
Thank you to our sponsor Maine Technology Institute for supporting Nexus Maine.
