# Event Details - **Event Name**: UGLY TALK: BOSTON TECH FOUNDERS OPEN MIC & MIXER - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: You've never been to a mixer like this one.About this EventYou've never been to a mixer like this one.Forget the highlight reel. Forget the rehearsed pitch and the superhero LinkedIn post. For one night, Boston founders are trading all of that for the good, the bad, and the ugly.Founders get on stage and share the pivotal moment. The deal that fell through, the product that missed the mark, the investor call that went sideways, the quiet decision to start over, or the messy lesson that changed everything.7 minutes each. Vulnerable. A little embarrassing. Funnier than you'd expect. Every story is a lesson somebody paid full price for.You sit back. You laugh. Maybe wince. Then catch yourself nodding. By the time the mixer kicks in, the networking dance is dead. You're just catching up with people you actually want to know.🎯 Why you should be in this room.Hear the real stories behind product, GTM, fundraising, and team decisions.Meet early-stage B2B founders and operators who are actually in it.Skip the usual pitch-fest and stay for a high-signal mixer.Get access to Boston Tech Week energy without the corporate glaze.💬 What's on the table.Product lessons that came the hard wayGTM misses and what changed afterFundraising reality, not fundraising theaterTeam and operator mistakes that forced a resetHonest founder conversations, then a mixer after the mic sessions🥂 Run-of-ShowDoors Open: 5:00 PMPanel Begins: 5:30 PMPanel Concludes: 6:30 PMAudience Q&A: Approximately 15 minutesHappy Hour at Glass Ceiling: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM🤝 Who's hosting it.Deveney Williams - Founder & CEO, Sunny Side UpDeveney Williams is the founder and CEO of Sunny Side Up, an embedded creative agency for growth-stage B2B SaaS founders. With 10+ years across brand strategy, creative operations, and visual storytelling for brands like Adobe, NPR, and Liberty Mutual, she now partners with founders to turn traction into a brand the market actually remembers. Curiosity is her operating principle, and clarity is the deliverable. Based in Boston, she splits her time between client work, building SSU's team, and finding the city's best cortado.🙋 Who's getting in.Early-stage B2B tech founders, roughly MVP through Series A.Operators deep in product, GTM, fundraising, and team building.Boston-based founders plus visiting builders in town for Tech Week.Approval-based RSVPs. Free for founders.🤝 Who's backing this.Sunny Side UpWe're the embedded creative team for B2B SaaS founders who'd rather build than babysit creative work.Venture LaneVenture Lane serves early-stage B2B tech founders who seek acceleration and meaningful connection. We provide a curated startup hub that brings together human connection and focused programming to help founders make real progress across capital, customer, talent, and product milestones.GREY JournalMedia partner spotlighting modern entrepreneurs (featured on Apple News + Google News).⭐ About Ugly TalkStarted in 2019, Ugly Talk has been transforming business setbacks into breakthrough "aha!" moments by hosting unfiltered, no-nonsense events where battle-tested entrepreneurs share their raw lessons and insights.With a growing presence in cities like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Miami, we've built a vibrant community of thousands of founders and industry leaders making a profound impact on the entrepreneurial landscape.Official Website: UglyTalk.com📢 Important Notice for Ugly Talk AttendeesAdmission & ConfirmationAttendance is by approval only. Approved guests will receive a confirmation email along with a calendar invite. Invitations are non-transferable. Additional event details will be shared as the event approaches.Code of ConductBy attending, you agree to:Maintain respect and professionalism, adhering to all venue rules, policies, and applicable laws.Refrain from harassment, discrimination, unwelcome sexual advances (verbal or physical), intimidation, or inappropriate photography/recording.Report any violations to the event hosts immediately.Violations may result in immediate removal from the event and exclusion from future invitations.Liability & RiskParticipation is voluntary and at your own risk. The event organizers, hosts, sponsors, and venue are not liable for personal injury, lost or stolen belongings, or any other damages incurred during the event.Media ConsentBy attending, you grant the event organizers and affiliated entities the right to capture, use, and distribute photos, videos, and audio recordings of you for promotional, marketing, and other lawful purposes, including digital and print media, advertising, and social media. You waive any right to inspect or approve the final materials and release all claims related to their use.CommunicationsBy registering, you agree to receive marketing and promotional communications from Ugly Talk and its co-hosts, partners, and sponsors. You may unsubscribe at any time.AgreementIf you do not agree to this Code of Conduct, please refrain from attending the event.🚀 Join us to stay updated on upcoming Ugly Talk events!📨 Join the newsletter📸 Follow us on IG🌐 Official website - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/ugly-talk-boston-tech-founders-open-mic-and-mixer/100001998370558134 - **Event Categories**: business, open-mic, charities, festivals, art, theatre, calendar, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Venture Lane | Startup Hub - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 17.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Boston - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Venture Lane | Startup Hub - **lat**: 42.3593342 - **long**: -71.0589746 - **full address**: Venture Lane | Startup Hub, 55 Court Street, Boston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: UGLY TALK: BOSTON TECH FOUNDERS OPEN MIC & MIXER - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2c94057435f1c253773cee0bf1cb13532dc311d33307a0f3620bd86e024dd13b-rimg-w1200-h600-dc182838-gmir.jpg?v=1787406319 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is UGLY TALK: BOSTON TECH FOUNDERS OPEN MIC & MIXER being held? - **A:** UGLY TALK: BOSTON TECH FOUNDERS OPEN MIC & MIXER takes place on Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Venture Lane | Startup Hub, 55 Court Street, Boston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing UGLY TALK: BOSTON TECH FOUNDERS OPEN MIC & MIXER? - **A:** UGLY TALK: BOSTON TECH FOUNDERS OPEN MIC & MIXER is organized by GREY. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** UGLY TALK: BOSTON TECH FOUNDERS OPEN MIC & MIXER is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Boston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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