8th Burlington Hardware Meetup Hosted at J Skis
February 5 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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:
My name is Jason Levinthal, my friends call me “J”, and this is my ski company. I’m the skier who INVENTED THE FIRST TWIN-TIP SKI when I started the ski company “LINE” out of my parents’ garage in the 90’s. I even won a medal in THE FIRST X-GAMES Slopestyle! Since then I’ve launched and grown multiple ski brands working alongside some of the raddest artists, engineers and athletes in the industry. 30 years later, I’m still at it, doing everything I can to MAKE SKIING MORE FUNNER for more people, and these are my best skis yet. I hope you have as much fun riding them as I had creating them!
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
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
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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 sam@informal.cc for inquiries.
See you soon!