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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pride Career Fair, Resource Expo & Panel Discussion
Thursday Gathering
You may have a great business idea but without relationships and the latest insights your chances of launching a successful business in isolation are low.

Each week Venture Café’s Thursday Gathering connects creators, entrepreneurs, investors, academics, corporates, students and visionaries to build a strong, inclusive and equitable business and innovation ecosystem.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
June 15, 2023
Thursday Gathering - Recognizing Juneteenth
Thursday Gathering
June 15, 2023
Thursday Gathering - Recognizing Juneteenth
Join us for this Thursday Gathering in recognition of Juneteenth. This event serves as a platform to honor the rich culture, resilience, and achievements of the Black community while fostering […]
June 29, 2023
Thursday Gathering - Exploring the World of AI
Thursday Gathering
June 29, 2023
Thursday Gathering - Exploring the World of AI
Join us at Venture Café Providence for an exciting Thursday Gathering dedicated to exploring the frontiers of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This themed Gathering aims to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and […]
July 20, 2023
Thursday Gathering - July 20th
Thursday Gathering
July 20, 2023
Thursday Gathering - July 20th
August 3, 2023
Thursday Gathering - August 3rd
Thursday Gathering
August 3, 2023
Thursday Gathering - August 3rd
August 17, 2023
Thursday Gathering - August 17th
Thursday Gathering
August 17, 2023
Thursday Gathering - August 17th
September 7, 2023
Thursday Gathering - September 7th
Thursday Gathering
September 7, 2023
Thursday Gathering - September 7th
PAST EVENTS
June 1, 2023
Thursday Gathering - Art and Innovation Showcase
Thursday Gathering
June 1, 2023
Thursday Gathering - Art and Innovation Showcase
On Thursday, June 1st Venture Cafe Providence will be hosting a Thursday Gathering in partnership with the Muse Foundation. This special Thursday Gathering will be all about the infusion of […]
May 18, 2023
Thursday Gathering - Windy in RI
Thursday Gathering
May 18, 2023
Thursday Gathering - Windy in RI
Join us for an evening of connecting, learning, and sharing as we delve into the world of offshore wind and the blue economy. Our gathering will feature an expo, interactive […]
May 18, 2023
Thursday Gathering - Windy in RI
Thursday Gathering
May 18, 2023
Thursday Gathering - Windy in RI
Join us for an evening of connecting, learning, and sharing as we delve into the world of offshore wind and the blue economy. Our gathering will feature an expo, interactive […]
May 18, 2023
Thursday Gathering - Windy in RI
Thursday Gathering
May 18, 2023
Thursday Gathering - Windy in RI
Join us for an evening of connecting, learning, and sharing as we delve into the world of offshore wind and the blue economy. Our gathering will feature an expo, interactive […]
May 18, 2023
Thursday Gathering - Windy in RI
Thursday Gathering
May 18, 2023
Thursday Gathering - Windy in RI
Join us for an evening of connecting, learning, and sharing as we delve into the world of offshore wind and the blue economy. Our gathering will feature an expo, interactive […]
May 18, 2023
Thursday Gathering - Windy in RI
Thursday Gathering
May 18, 2023
Thursday Gathering - Windy in RI
Join us for an evening of connecting, learning, and sharing as we delve into the world of offshore wind and the blue economy. Our gathering will feature an expo, interactive […]

No matter your industry, aspirations or background, there’s a place and a purpose for you at Venture Café.

So, welcome! We can’t wait to meet you.

You belong at Venture Café. Yes, you. 

We believe that innovation is a process to improve the human condition. Each week we connect creators, entrepreneurs, investors, academics, corporates, students and visionaries to build strong, inclusive, equitable innovation ecosystems in cities throughout the world.

We believe that meaningful ideas and big changes are sparked when spontaneity collides with intention.

Our Credo
Make yourself at home
Be welcoming and friendly… and help keep the place tidy.
Be inclusive
The community thrives because we welcome participants without regard to color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, or disability.
Be interested
Learn about other guests’ projects, explore new perspectives, consider the absurd. Ask yourself how can I help?
Connect responsibly
We are not a bar, this is not a happy hour. If you think it is, you are in the wrong place.
No hard sales!
Innovation is about top level thinking, not bottom line outcomes. Focus on building relationships that will last.
Have fun!
Challenge yourself to think outsides of your norms and grow. Be willing to provide constructive feedback and share your ideas.