VC firm, biotech accelerator launch program for aspiring entrepreneurs

A Boston venture capital firm and a local life sciences accelerator are teaming up to offer free support to startups founders and aspiring entrepreneurs: Early-stage venture firm Pillar, which raised a $100 million fund last year, and life sciences accelerator Petri announced on Wednesday they’re launching Breakout, an admission-based summer virtual program for people who are considering building a new startup.