I’ve joined the New England Venture Capital Association (NEVCA) Board.  I’d like to come up with some events that entrepreneurs will find helpful.

For me, the criteria are: low overhead, open and inclusive, and helpful to the entrepreneur. Ideally, an entrepreneur spear-heads this, but I’m happy to do the coordinating to get it started.

I’ve been to a number of events at Voltage Coffee in Cambridge and found them fun and productive, particularly one that Scott Kirsner organized. I think the folks at Spark have been organizing coffees for some time.

How about this idea: an informal coffee featuring a VC and involving a meaningful topic? I thought a good series of topics could be on “How to Raise VC Money?,” such as how to come up with a short list of VCs, how to get the meeting, how to pitch, etc. (blog). In that way, you as the entrepreneur get to meet a bunch of folks over time, as well as engage with peers and a VC on relevant topics.

Thoughts?  Comment below or email me.