Aux Talks – Inside the Startup Journey
Innovation, Startups & Entrepreneurship in Central Massachusetts
Welcome to Aux Talks, the Auxilium Podcast. Auxilium is an all-encompassing innovation studio and accelerator dedicated to empowering early-stage startups with state-of-the-art workspace, training, resources, mentorship, and funding to help them grow and thrive.
Launched in June 2025, Auxilium aims to build a community of creators, thinkers, and leaders committed to fueling groundbreaking ideas and establishing Central Massachusetts as a premier hub for innovation and growth.
Priya Yadav of Mass Ventures on Deep Tech Investing and Massachusetts’ Startup Advantage
Priya Yadav, Vice President of Investments at Mass Ventures, joins Zak Dutton to explain how Massachusetts’ uniquely connected deep tech ecosystem helps founders move innovations from lab to market—and what early-stage investors really look for.
Auxilium’s Zak Dutton Talks Startup Legal Strategy with Peter Cifichiello
Bowditch & Dewey partner Peter Cifichiello joined Auxilium Executive Director Zak Dutton to share practical legal guidance for startup founders, including equity decisions, advisor agreements, and protecting company intellectual property early.
Angel Investor Tom Medrek Breaks Down the Deal Terms Every Founder Must Understand
Angel investor Tom Medrek joins AuxTalk to explain the investment terms founders must understand — from valuation and vesting to liquidation preferences and choosing the right investors.
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How Jess Lynch Is Empowering AI-Native Founders Through FoundersEdge VC
Jess Lynch, co-founder of Founders Edge, shares her unconventional career journey from forensic accountant to startup founder to venture capitalist — and how she’s helping experienced entrepreneurs build AI-native companies with the power of community and financial optionality.
Splice Histology Tackles Lab Worker Shortage with Auxilium Accelerator Support
Tom Schofield, founder and CEO of Splice Histology, is working to solve a nationwide shortage of histotechnologists. His company partners with colleges to train new talent, while providing hospitals with critical lab support. Auxilium has guided his rapid business growth and fundraising efforts.
Akeyna’s Smart Needle: Worcester Startup in Auxilium Cohort Targets Safer Injections
Karen Cronholm, CEO of Akeyna, Inc. and member of Auxilium’s first cohort, is developing a smart needle designed to prevent serious injection complications. With FDA clearance expected in 2028, Akeyna’s mission is to bring peace of mind to physicians and patients.
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