MassChallenge​, the global network for innovators, announced it will launch applications for its 2021 accelerators in Austin, Boston, Houston and Rhode Island on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. To celebrate, the organizations will welcome leaders from former MassChallenge winners Hyliion (MC Boston ‘15) and SQZ BioTech (MC Boston ‘14) to share insights on the strategies that helped them navigate uncertainty and successfully IPO. During the conversation, ​“​Idea to IPO,​” ​Thomas Healy (Founder & CEO, Hyliion) and Armon Sharei (Founder & CEO, SQZ BioTech) ​will draw from their combined 20+ years of business and entrepreneurship experience to detail the key decisions that guided them towards a public offering, including early hires, culture, expansion strategies, investors, and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about the upcoming accelerator programs and ways to apply for consideration.

The global innovation community is invited to attend this online event. Reserve your virtual seat​ ​here​: https://hopin.com/events/ideatoipo

Startups and experts interested in applying for MassChallenge’s 2021 programs can visit masschallenge.org/apply to start application. The deadline to apply is ​March 31, 2021, 12 p.m. (noon) ET.