These days, one of BostInno's main tasks is covering how coronavirus has impacted the Greater Boston startup community. Some of that news is grisly: At least 25 local startups and tech firms have collectively laid off or furloughed thousands of workers, and unemployment rates are skyrocketing in Massachusetts. Still, no one pivots quite like an entrepreneur. Rowan Walrath will cover some of the coronavirus-driven innovations by Boston startups. She'll also talk about balancing the good news with the bad as a reporter to ensure her news outlet continues to drive value to the community. Follow @RowanWalrath @BostInno @Rhody_Inno

1. Covering
Coronavirus News
Through a Startup
Lens
Rowan Walrath • BostInno

2. Hello!

3. What we do at
American Inno:
➔ Cover
Report on startups and innovation -
profiles, funding rounds, industry news..
➔ Catalyze
Boost the ecosystem by providing
resources to early-stage startups.
➔ Connect
Put entrepreneurs in touch with each
other through events (live and virtual)
and our newsletter.

4. No one pivots quite
like an
entrepreneur.

5. Nift
Launched an online store to help small
biz owners affected by Covid-19
Working with local governments on
economic recovery programs

6. Soofa
Partnered with local governments to
get PSAs to pedestrians
Can provide pedestrian traffic data to
public health officials

7. Biobot Analytics
Tech platform analyzes wastewater.
Originally deployed for opioid
detection, now detects SARS-CoV-2.

8. Drafted
Developed a version of their platform
to connect laid-off workers with hiring
managers
Launched “the Layoff List”

9. BostInno isn’t just a
news outlet. We’re a
community partner.

15. Pitch me!
rwalrath@
americaninno
.com