Qaybta: Behind the Scenes at MTI
Meet Scott Kleiman: Cultivating Maine’s Innovation Ecosystem
When it comes to Maine’s innovation community, Scott Kleiman plays a crucial role as both a policy architect and MTI board member. As the policy director for economy and workforce within the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, Scott brings a unique perspective to MTI’s mission of fostering technology-based economic development across the…
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Meet Tom Kittredge: Finding Purpose in Maine’s Innovation Ecosystem
In our ongoing series exploring the people who drive Maine’s innovation economy, we spotlight Tom Kittredge, a Senior Investment Officer at the Maine Technology Institute (MTI). With over five years at MTI, Tom brings a unique background in international educational exchange and social entrepreneurship to his role supporting Maine’s innovators and entrepreneurs. Tom’s journey to…
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Meet Celina Gauthier, the Operational Heartbeat of MTI
When it comes to funding initiatives, the people working behind the scenes are often the unsung heroes keeping everything running smoothly. Meet Celina Gauthier—MTI’s Office Coordinator whose operational expertise and passion for supporting small businesses makes her an invaluable asset to Maine’s innovation ecosystem. The Small Business Champion What drives someone to become passionate about…
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MxG: Building Maine’s Innovation Ecosystem
When entrepreneurs and innovators succeed, Maine’s economy thrives. That’s the driving force behind Maine Accelerates Growth (MxG), a unique MTI initiative that has been quietly strengthening Maine’s entrepreneurial ecosystem since 2015. Initially launched as a funding initiative supporting programs like the Top Gun pitch competition and Innovate for Maine Fellows, MxG has evolved into something…
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