麻省理工中國創新創業論壇高歌”不服“慶五週年

麻省理工學院中國創新創業論壇(MIT-CHIEF)第五屆年會，昨（22）日在歌星轉型為投資人的胡海泉和該組織多名前後任共同主席合唱“不服”聲中落幕。

胡海泉指出，回中國創業，醫療，教育及環保等三大領域未來機會最大，跨界合作則是趨勢。

來自中國的大會主講嘉賓，包括峰瑞資本（FreeS）的李豐，北京中金海泉國際公司創始人胡海泉，真格基金合夥人鄭朝予等人，昨日在MIT史達特（Stata）中心舉行，以“啟發，創新，點燃（Inspire, Innovate, Ignite）”為主題的MIT-CHIEF年會中，全都一邊坦言自己藉出席會議，尋覓可投資團隊，一邊侃言，要創業發展中國機會更多。

1975年8月出生的胡海泉，和陳羽凡合組“羽泉組合”，簽約中國滾石，1999年發行專輯“最美”，銷量突破百萬，就開始走紅中國，迄今仍然活躍於演藝圈，最近還發表新歌“不服”，但他這趟卻是以投資人身份來波士頓。

踩在自己投資的納恩博（Ninebot）公司生產的平衡車，“駛”入會場的胡海泉表示，在創業技術及構想上，海外團隊還是有優勢，他之前投資的美食醫療企業，就是哈佛大學馬博士回中國創辦的。這趟來，也為巡找更有意思好團隊。

胡海泉以納恩博搭伙“小米”，收購了平衡車原創始祖，在波士頓創立的Segawey為例，在走道上都坐滿人的會場中向聽眾指出，回中國創業，發展更大。

另兩名主講者，中科招商聯席總裁劉繼軍，優客工場創始人毛大慶各以他們經營的組織，企業來強調共享經濟的盛行，指出中國創業環境已有很大改變，更完善的輔導創業平台正在崛起。中科招商強調和各大學院校合作，優客工場重視為所有加盟團隊提供連接各種專業的生態圈。

真格基金合夥人鄭朝予在會中闡述的真格哲學，“善良比聰明更加重要”，強調了真格基金更重視輔導年輕人的心態。

其他的會議主講人，Martin Trust中心執行總經理Bill Aulet提醒人，在創業過程中，最重要的其實是執行力，太多人卻把構想看得太重要。他再度闡述曾經在多個會議中說過的，有紀律創業的25個步驟，並指出，麻省理工學院已把這一課程放入公開課程，還有中文版，有心者可自行上網研習，www.bit.ly/e-101。

MNL合夥人Mattew Nordan 以他自己曾經投資的9家公司中，有4家竟然都落戶中國為例，指出中國是個絕對不可忽視的市場。他同以能源為例，指出創業關鍵在於要先找出問題所在。

今年的MIT-CHIEF會議，約有750人報名參加。西岸的矽谷天使創投基金會也由孔德海，金學成，李峻，薛宏等人，再度組團參加。會場外，還有許多年輕創業者展示創業項目，包括李琛的燎原，洪含斂的美食鍋，凱威國際教育。

在胡海泉的即席調查中，會場中約有一半出席者為90 後年輕人，至少四分之一正在創業，只有極少數人是麻省理工學院學生。

圖片說明：

            胡海泉（中）在MIT-CHIE本屆主席譚驗（中左一），年會主辦人之一的丁禕（中左二）等人圍繞中，邀全體觀眾合唱“不服”。（菊子攝）

        胡海泉（前右一）在MIT-CHIE創會主席李瑞（第二排右二），歷屆主席陳航（第二排左起），祈培，譚驗等人圍繞中，合唱“不服”。（菊子攝）

            第五屆MIT-CHIEF的商業計劃書大賽評審。（菊子攝）

            胡海泉踩著納恩博（Ninebot)的平衡車出場。（菊子攝）

            胡海泉的歌星兼投資人身份，使得今年的MIT-CHIEF增添不少娛樂味。（菊子攝）

            劉繼軍談中科招商的三基工程。（菊子攝）

            毛大慶闡述優客工場為創業者提供服務平台。（菊子攝）

            鄭朝予談真格基金的重視善良。（菊子攝）

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麻省理工學院2015創新創業大賽 "偵查治療“奪冠

麻省理工學院中國創新創業論壇（MIT-CHIEF）本年度的商業企劃比賽，從200多項報名團隊中脫穎而出的8隊，最後由“偵查治療（Recon Therapeutics）”奪得第一名及一萬元獎金。

MIT-CHIEF副主席馬楚表示，該一比賽宗旨在幫助創業團隊從中美兩國獲得更多資源，沉浸入中美兩國市場環境，並為他們和地方上的資金，業界專長，法律服務，市場行銷，企業模式等資源搭上線。

在200多個報名創業團隊中，醫療護理類佔23%，先進材料及能源類佔8%，網路，資訊科技，移動類佔17%，產品、服務類佔36%，智慧硬件/機器人類佔7%，社交影響類佔9%。

參與創業比賽第一階段的評審，不下廿多人，11月21日的現場決賽，包括應邀為MIT-CHIEF做會議演講嘉賓的海泉基金創辦人胡海泉，豐瑞資本創始人李豐，真格基金鄭朝予，賽諾飛/健贊研發中心蔣一得，麻省理工學院工業關係聯絡辦公室項目經理趙曉宏，天使前期（PreAngel）的伍查克（Chuck Ng），中國科學及商家投資管理的李登（譯音）等，共有15名評審。

打入決賽的這八隊，幾乎都在多項其他比賽中得過獎。第一名是醫療護理類的“偵查治療（Recon Therapeutics）”，兩隊第二名分別為醫療護理類的“血小板之光（platelet light）”，先進材料能源類的“過氧系統（Peroxygen system）“。五隊第三名為社會影響類的”蛋糕，我的離世策略（Cake (My Exit Strategy)“，網路資訊科技移動類的”雲端聯絡簿：布拉（Cloud Contact “Bula””)，智慧硬件機器人類的變形實驗室（Morph Lab）及嗚哺（Woobo），產品及服務類的“快力（QuikForce）”。

“偵查治療（Recon Therapeutics）”是為簡化個人注射需求而設計，可讓注射生物製劑不再需要冷凍，或訓練使用者，可完全整合並客製化，名為Lyokit的產品，已有雛形，由李想等人創辦，之前贏得過2014年MIT全球構想挑戰，2015年麻州挑戰決賽，被TEDMED形容為50名值得關注的全球新興創業之一。

嗚哺（Woobo）是由曾任MIT-CHIEF共同主席的譚豐等人創辦，針對在美國就有1200萬人的5 到7歲兒童所設計，俱伴侶作用，又可幫助兒童學習機器人寵物。

智慧硬件機器人類的變形實驗室（Morph Lab）是打入決賽隊伍中，唯一全由非華人組成的隊伍。該隊執行長Hasier Larrea以幻燈片展示他們設計的變形傢俱，可容許同一空間滿足各種不同需求時，在會場中引發最多驚嘆聲。

這八隊共獲得21,000元獎金，其中第一名獎金一萬元，第二名兩隊，各3000元，第三名5隊，各1000元。

圖片說明：

            胡海泉（左一），李豐（右一）頒發一萬元獎金給比賽冠軍隊，李想（左四）等人的“偵查治療（Recon Therapeutics）“。（菊子攝）

        參賽隊伍中唯一全無東方面孔的“變形實驗室（MorphLab）“隊，博得最多掌聲，卻只是五隊第三名之一，執行長Hasier Larrea（左一）明顯覺得有點委屈。（菊子攝）

MIT-CHIEF的共同主席，幾乎都參加過自己機構舉辦的創業計畫書賽。譚豐（左）也是前任共同主席。（菊子攝）

甩開驚恐 麻州點燈搶迎假日

還有四天是感恩節，再過一個月是聖誕節，剛遭遇軍火庫彈藥被盜，哈佛大學驚傳炸彈等驚恐的麻州，等不及的要換心情， 11月21日晚在芬紐廳（Faneuil Hall）廣場舉行亮燈儀式，邀來麻州州長宣佈假日季節開始啦。

            這是“Blink （眨眼）”的前衛燈光音響大匯演第四度來到美國第一個公開市場-芬紐廳廣場，從11月22日開始，每七分鐘一次的在假日流行樂音樂聲中，用350,000個LED燈泡，點亮波士頓天際。

             21日晚的啟動儀式，由WBZ第四號電視台現場直播，WSBK電視台轉播。麻州州長查理貝克（Charlie Baker）夫婦也應邀出席，向民眾獻上假日祝福。

            在藍人集團（Blue Man Group）出場點燈後，查理貝克趁著WBZ電台主持人在台前說話時，站在後面拿出自己的手機，悄悄地和藍人合照。

            這場點燈儀式，是麻州各地在今年這假日季節中的第一個點燈儀式。據說這是東北部最大的亮燈儀式，甚至比洛克斐勒中心的點燈儀式規模都大，去年有30,000人參加了開幕式，整個假日季節，約共20萬人欣賞了燈飾表演。

在假日季節中，芬紐廳市場將舉辦一系列的戶外活動，來製造氣氛，包括百老匯表演，流行樂隊演奏，假日聖誕頌歌演唱，舞蹈表演，搖鈴及本地音樂家表演等。

波士頓市長馬丁華殊（Martin Walsh）20日時和加拿大新斯科社省首長Stephen McNeil一起宣布，將於12月3日晚6到8點，在波士頓廣場舉行第74屆正式的波士頓市聖誕樹點燈儀式。

馬丁華殊表示，自從1917年12月6日波士頓人馳援海利法克斯（Halifax），協助救火後，這是第44年新斯科舎省送聖誕樹給波士頓市，做為感謝波士頓幫助的禮物，波士頓市的點燈儀式，已成微象徵兩地人民友誼的傳統。

今年的這棵樹，是49呎高的雲杉，由新斯科舎省Pictou郡Lorne的Andrea 及William MacEachern夫婦贈送。新斯科舎省還送出小些的聖誕樹給松街客棧（Pine Street Inn），羅絲的家（Rosie's Place）等流民收容所。

圖片說明：

            麻州州長查理貝克（中立者）和出席點燈儀式的小朋友們擊掌致意。（菊子攝）

            麻州州長查理貝克（中右鼓掌者）為點燈鼓掌。（菊子攝）

            主辦單位不但準備了一大顆聖誕樹，還派發紅聖誕帽給圍在舞台最前端的民眾，製造出非常濃厚的假日氣氛。（菊子攝）

關穎珊12/7訪波士頓支持希拉蕊 （Hillary Clinton）

From Leverett Wing and Christina Chan:

We are thrilled to announce that Michelle Kwan - 5-time World Figure Skating Champion and 2-time Olympic medalist - will be in Boston on Monday, Dec. 7th (China Pearl Restaurant: 5:15pm-7:15pm) to help raise funds to support "Hillary for America" - Hillary Clinton's Presidential Campaign.

Michelle is currently a lead-staff person, organizer & surrogate for the Clinton Campaign, having most recently received her Masters Degree from Tufts University and served as an envoy for the U.S. State Department... She's joined the Clinton campaign because she realizes that we need a strong, compassionate, proven leader like Hillary - who has a long track record of supporting our community.

Please join us in welcoming Michelle to Boston on Dec. 7th, as we support "Hillary for America".

~ Event details below (followed by sponsorship opportunities) ~

* When: Monday, December 7th

     - 5:15pm-6pm: Sponsor Reception (see below & attached for details)

     - 6:00pm-7:15pm: General Reception

* Where: China Pearl Restaurant - 9 Tyler St., Boston

* Questions & RSVPs: Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu - Michelle@MichelleforBoston.com  OR...  Leverett Wing - Leverett.Wing@Gmail.com

* General Admission Tickets (Unreserved Seating, General Reception): $50.00

      (Student and Senior Citizen Rates Available... limited quantity, please inquire)

* Purchase tickets: https://www.hillaryclinton.com/ticketed-events/conversation-kwan-dec-7/

~ SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS (see below & attached) ~

** CHAIR: Donate $1,000 individually... OR Raise $2,700 (from self and/or others)

– 2 Seats: Private, Pre-Reception Dinner with Michelle Kwan

– Personal photo (with guest – or separately) with Michelle at Private Reception

– 2 Seats: Priority (front table), Reserved Seating at Main Reception
– 2 tickets: General Admission to future Boston event with Hillary Clinton

– "Lead/Header" placement on invitation and materials at event

– Public acknowledgement from podium at event reception

– Acknowledgement in Program Book, Event Signage, Invitation, Promotional materials & invitation listing

** HOST: Donate $500 individually... OR Raise $1,250 (from self and/or others)

– 1 Seat: Private, Pre-Reception Dinner with Michelle Kwan

– Individual, Personal photo (1 person) with Michelle Kwan at Private Reception

– 1 Seat: Priority (front table), Reserved Seating at Main Reception

– 1 ticket: General Admission to future Boston event with Hillary Clinton

– "Lead/Header" placement on invitation and materials

– Public acknowledgement from podium at reception

– Acknowledgement in Program Book, Event Signage, Invitations & Promotional materials & invitation listing

** SPONSOR: Donate $300 individually... OR Raise $750 (from self and/or others)

– 1 Seat: Reserved, General Seating at Main Reception

– 1 ticket: General Admission to future Boston event with Hillary Clinton

– "Lead/Header" placement on invitation and materials

– Public acknowledgement from podium at reception

– Acknowledgement in Program Book, Event Signage, Invitations & Promotional materials & invitation listing

** FRIEND: Donate $100 individually... OR Raise $250 (from self and/or others)

– 1 Seat: Reserved, General Seating at Main Reception

– "Lead/Header" placement on invitation and materials

– Public acknowledgement from podium at reception

– Acknowledgement in Program Book and Event Signage

MassDOT, MBTA and Massport Prepared for Thanksgiving Travelers

MassDOT, MBTA and Massport

Prepared for Thanksgiving Travelers

BOSTON -- The transportation agencies of Massachusetts, including Department of Transportation (MassDOT), the MBTA and Port Authority (Massport), today introduced plans to ease holiday travel frustration during the busy travel season.

The travel experts at AAA are predicting 300,000 additional holiday travelers this year, bringing the total close to 47 million Americans traveling at least 50 miles for Thanksgiving. This marks the seventh consecutive year of growth for Thanksgiving travel. The holiday travel period is defined as Wednesday, November 25 to Sunday, November 29. The association expects 41.9 million Americans will travel by car and that air travel will increase by 0.1 percent, with 3.6 million Americans flying, the most since 2007. More information can be found at www.newsroom.aaa.com. 

“I encourage safe and smart travel over the Thanksgiving holiday, through every mode of transportation,” said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack. “I encourage all of our customers to take advantage of real time information that is available to help them catch their train, plane or to avoid any congestion along the highways.”

Travelers are urged to use the multiple options for public transportation this holiday season. The MBTA is adding additional service to the Silver Line for customers headed to the airport during Thanksgiving holiday week. At Logan and nationwide, TSA security checkpoints will be fully staffed as they remain committed to processing passengers as efficiently as possible, while maintaining screening effectiveness.

“To ensure prompt and convenient service to and from Logan Airport, the Silver Line will operate with additional service during peak travel periods,” said MBTA General Manager Frank DePaola.  “Also, we want to remind everyone at this time to check our website www.mbta.com for schedules throughout the week as well as upcoming scheduling changes being made in December for trains through North Station.”

Travel tips from the different agencies include:

·         However you’re traveling, by car, train or plane, allow extra time;

• When possible, use public transportation instead of driving;
• The MBTA subway system will operate on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving, please checkwww.mbta.com for information about commuter rail schedules;

·         For those driving, AAA recommends you ensure your vehicle is properly maintained; you map your route in advance, and have roadside assistance contact info on hand;

• If parking at Logan, subscribe to get updates at www.massport.com/logan-airport/parking-information/;
• Go to www.tsa.gov for any questions about what you can take in your baggage. Food items such as pies and cakes are permitted, but may require further inspection;
• Public awareness is key for supporting TSA’s security efforts; therefore, TSA encourages travelers to remember, “If You See Something, Say Something.”

“We want to do everything we can to ease the travel experience for everyone traveling in and out of Boston Logan Airport,’’ said Massport Director of Aviation Ed Freni. “This is a busy time at Logan, and we are urging travelers to plan ahead to help make their traveling experience as easy as possible.’’

For travelers getting to and from Logan Airport:

• MBTA Silver Line provides service between South Station and Logan’s terminals every 10 minutes. Outbound service from Logan Airport to the South Boston Seaport District and South Station is FREE;
• MBTA Blue Line provides subway service between Boston and Airport Station;
• Water transportation is also available from Downtown Boston and the Logan dock;
• Logan Express serves 5 locations including Peabody, Framingham, Woburn, Braintree and Back Bay. Until 11/20, park for 4-14 days for only $22;
• There are also several bus and taxi options available.

“MassDOT anticipates a high volume of traffic on our highways and at Boston Logan International Airport this Thanksgiving holiday, with particularly heavy traffic volume on our highways Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday after the holiday,” said MassDOT Highway Administrator Thomas J. Tinlin.  “We encourage all drivers to use caution along the roads and for people traveling on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, we urge you to leave either after 8 p.m. or early in the morning.”

For those driving:

• Along our highways in years past, the exits with the heaviest volume were on the Turnpike at Exit 9 at the interchange with I-84, Exit 11A for I-495, Exit 14 for I-95 and Route 128, and Exit 24 for I-93 North and South;
• Plymouth Rock Assurance will sponsor tolls once again this year on the day before Thanksgiving and will sponsor Tolls at Plaza 19 east and westbound (Allston / Brighton) Wednesday November 25^th from 7 AM to 8 AM.  Motorists traveling late on Thanksgiving night can advantage of FREE coffee at all 18 of Service Plazas from Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26^th from 10 PM to Friday November 29^th at 5 AM;
• To assist motorists, additional emergency service personnel will be on patrol to quickly respond to accidents or disabled vehicles. Motorists can also expect real time traffic information boards to be deployed on both sides of the Pike to provide drivers with information about travel delays and backups.