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News & Insights
Interview: Entrepreneurs, innovators gather for Shaping CT’s Future conference
8/15/25 – BJ Kito, president and CSO of Rebellion Group in Cheshire, previews what attendees can expect at the event.
Interview: Paddi LeShane and Steve McLoughlin
8/14/25 – Paddi LeShane and Steve McLoughlin preview the upcoming event.
Interview: Steve McLoughlin and Chris Allen
8/13/25 – Steve McLoughlin, senior VP of Rebellion Group, and entrepreneur Chris Allen preview the event.
Interview: Melissa Nardiello and Jacqueline Laramee
8/13/25 – Melissa Nardiello, director of talent and culture with Rebellion Group, and Jacqueline Laramee, with NDC Commercial Construction, preview the event.
CT LIVE: CT Season Pass – Sacred Heart University’s Discovery Science Center and Planetarium
8/11/25 – Taking a stop at the Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center and Planetarium, as part of the CT Season Pass.
Group of Connecticut business leaders and influencers team up to combat Connecticut slander online
8/1/25 – A group of Connecticut business leaders and influencers are turning into the best kind of keyboard warriors.
CT LIVE: CT Season Pass – Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center
7/22/25 – Taking a stop at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, as part of the CT Season Pass.
CT LIVE: CT Season Pass – Connecticut Science Center
7/10/25 – Go to CTSeasonPass.com to get your digital passport today!
CT LIVE: CT Season Pass – Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
6/26/25 – Go to CTSeasonPass.com to get your money-saving pass today!
CT LIVE: CT Season Pass – Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
5/29/25 – Go to CTSeasonPass.com to get yours today!
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Podcasts
Pitch Competition: Christian Heiden, Founder, Levo International
8/7/25 – Levo International is transforming food security with affordable, accessible hydroponic technology…
Pitch Competition: Andrea Shields, Co-Founder, Varda5
8/7/25 – Andrea Shields is a physician-entrepreneur and maternal health advocate, co-founding Varda5…
Pitch Competition: Niko Zurita, Co-Founder, Vamos + VP, People & Culture, Inbox Health
8/7/25 – Niko Zurita has spent his career scaling startups and building intentional workplace cultures…
Pitch Competition: Wally Namane, Co-Founder, WheelPrice
8/7/25 – WheelPrice is reshaping how car enthusiasts buy and sell secondhand vehicles…
Pitch Competition: Emily Wicks & Dr. Sandy Chafouleas, Co-Founders, Feel Your Best Self
8/7/25 – Kicking off our Shaping CT’s Future Pitch Competition…
Big Rebellion, Big Shots
6/11/25 – Sam Barrett from the Rebellion Group and Paul DeYoung from…
Why Connecticut? With Travelers & NBC
Why is Connecticut a winning destination for major…
Hartford Athletic: Beyond the Pitch
Join Virtuoso CEO BJ Kito and video producer Tim...
One Pour Problems Podcast: Shaping CT’s Future
The One Pour Problems Podcast makes their way to Shaping…
Timely Topics: Shaping CT’s Future
Co-hosts Rory and Jen bring their witty and…
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"Shaping CT's Future has reignited people's passion and pride in our state. We're proud to work in partnership with Virtuoso to create positive change."
Anthony Anthony, Chief Marketing Officer, CT DECD
