Nexus Maine - Summer Soltice
We broke the streak!
Well, we finally did it! After 12 straight rainy Saturdays we broke the streak and had a (mostly) sunny weekend.
Between the sunshine, the longest day of the year, and the #nexus-jobs channel heating up… the collective Nexus vibes are high 😎 📈.
Thursday this week we have the return of our informal happy hours with a low-key gathering at Belleflower Brewing. Following that, we are hosting our flagship Summer Social event alongside Maine Community Bank and Roux Institute on July 15th.
Lastly, if you know anyone great for this group, please send them here to apply.
Generate an image of Baxter the Moose, the lovable mascot of the professional networking group Nexus Maine, who is excited to see the sunshine again for a beautiful Maine summer after 12 straight weekends of rain
What’s in this newsletter
Event Highlights
Jobs & Talent
Member Spotlight: Alec Rodgers
Event Highlights
June 26: Nexus Maine Happy Hour at Belleflower Brewing
No need to RSVP - just show up anytime 5:00-7:00pm
June 26: Coffee and Community Breakfast Series
July 9: Startup Maine Midcoast Happy Hour
July 9 July Networking in Bangor
July 15: Nexus Maine Summer Social at The Roux Institute
Bring a friend and connect with founders, builders, investors, and mentors from across Maine’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. We’ll have ​free drinks, appetizers, and games!
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:
Wood Consulting Group is hiring a junior consultant
Nexus Contact: Andrew Wood
Gameplan Tech is a number of roles across engineering and operations
Nexus Contact: Bo Bergstrom
Alivo is hiring a Customer Success Specialist
Nexus Contact: Hailey Lister
Aperture Space is hiring a Geospatial Platform Engineer
Nexus Contact: Rory Dunn
The Jackson Laboratory is hiring a Senior HR Business Partner
Nexus Contact: Katie Shorey
Thos. Moser is hiring a Chief Revenue Officer and a Sales Account Executive
Nexus Contact: Jamie Storrs
FYI - There are more postings in the #Nexus-Jobs channel in slack. If you are looking for great talent or considering your next move please reach out to Jimmy and George and we’ll help connect you!
Member Spotlight: Alec Rodgers
Career/Bio
I grew up in the suburbs of Boston and spent the last 4 years living in Asheville, NC. This January, my partner Hannah and I made the move to Maine. I've worked at a variety of startups as a software engineer throughout my career. I recently joined Rely as the founding engineer. We're building a platform that leverages AI to automate the busywork in multifamily real estate transactions. Before Rely, I spent 4 years at Secureframe, where I built compliance automation tools.
Why Maine?
My partner Hannah and I are both originally from New England. After spending the last four years in Asheville, NC, we were ready to be closer to family and the coast again. Living in the Portland area gives us the perfect balance of being near a larger city where Hannah can grow her acupuncture practice while still enjoying year-round outdoor activities like cycling, skiing, and spending time on the water.
Away from the keyboard
I've been competing in endurance sports most of my life. I ran track in college, spent a few years bike racing afterward, and have been focused on triathlon for the last 2 years. Outside of training, I enjoy snowboarding in the winter and am looking forward to picking up cross-country skiing now that we're in Maine.
Let’s talk
I'm eager to get more involved in Maine's startup community and connect with others building cool things. Always up for a chat (or a bike ride) so don't hesitate to reach out!Feel free to shoot me a DM on Nexus or connect on Linkedin
Thank you for making this community special, everyone! See you on Slack.
George & Jimmy
Thank you to our sponsors Maine Community Bank and Maine Technology Institute for supporting Nexus Maine.
