8th Burlington Hardware Meetup Hosted at J Skis
Join us at J Ski's for our first meetup of 2026!
This quarter, we're highlighting local companies that create killer soft goods and outdoor gear to enjoy whatever weather Vermont throws your way.
We'll have food and drinks provided and there will be a chance for an open mic to share open positions or partnerships. All demos are welcome!
Thanks to our sponsor VCET!
Accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship since 2005, the non-profit Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies, Inc. (VCET) provides expert business mentoring, technology professional networking, coworking and accelerator spaces in Burlington, innovation programs, and venture capital investment. VCET manages $15 million in evergreen venture capital funds to support Vermont’s startup and scaling technology firms. Learn more at www.VCET.co.
Hosted at J Skis:
We're stoked to host this event at J Skis Intergalactic Headquarters, our Burlington, VT home that's equal parts ski shop, après bar, and shrine to ski & snowboard culture. Our founder Jason Levinthal will share his 30-year journey through the ski industry, from inventing the first twin tip ski in his parents' garage in the '90s and winning a medal at the first skiing X Games, to founding and running Line Skis for nearly two decades. Along the way he's also run Full Tilt, 4FRNT, and now J Skis, and he's eager to answer any questions you have.
Thanks to our Refreshment Sponsor, Zero Gravity!
We're proud to be the first Hardware Meetup group sponsored by a brewery, and even more proud for it to be Zero Gravity! Their production facility on pine street features a phenomenal selection of beers, non alcoholic drinks, cocktails, and excellent food.
Speakers:
Jason "J" Levinthal - Creator of J Skis
Matt Renna - Owner and Designer at Queen City Dry Goods
Ryan Burney - Founder of Bare Innovation
Agenda
5:00-5:30 - Arrival, mingle, grab refreshments
5:30-5:45 - Welcome and introduction
5:45-6:45 - Guest talks and audience Q+A
6:45-7:15p - Community open mic
Anyone will have the chance for a 2min pitch to demo a prototype or talk about what they are working on.
7:15-8:00p - Mix + mingle
If you want to help support the next meetup, please reach out to [email protected] for inquiries.
See you soon!