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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Mike Curry\, Co-founder\, Life After Prison
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fireside chat with Mike Curry\, Co-founder and Executive Director\, Life After Prison. \nMike Curry\, a native of the Dorchester section of Boston\, has always had a natural talent for writing. He is the author of the compelling “3 Pounds of Pressure” series\, which vividly portrays life growing up in the inner-city of Boston. \nIn addition to his writing career\, Mike is also a dedicated business mentor and coach. He thrives off of organizing\, strategic planning and executing. However\, his true passion lies in helping individuals who have been incarcerated to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society. He firmly believes in providing support and guidance to returning citizens\, allowing them to regain their footing and create a brighter future. \nThis is an Inside the Classroom event hosted by Professor Moneer Azzam at Tufts\, who teaches ENT100 Entrepreneurship and Business Planning.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/fireside-chat-mike-curry/
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SUMMARY:Student Event: Building the Next Generation of Startups
DESCRIPTION:Most people think startup funding is one world. \nIt’s not. \nInstitutional capital and venture capital operate with completely different incentives\, timelines\, and risk tolerances – and understanding both changes how you think about building. \nNext Monday\, Jumbo Ventures is hosting Kristen Craft (Fidelity Investments) and Matt Thoms (Baukunst VC) for a real conversation about how capital – at every stage – shapes the next generation of startups. \nModerated by Ryan Sorbi (Fidelity). \n📅 Thursday\, April 16th | 4:00–5:00 PM | 302 Cabot\, Light refreshments to follow. \nIf you’re serious about building\, come ask hard questions.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/student-event-building-the-next-generation-of-startups/
LOCATION:302 Cabot
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SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: Boston 311 Hack
DESCRIPTION:Turn ideas into impact and step into the future of AI-powered cities. Boston built one of the first city MCP Server in the US and we get to build the agents on top. Come join us and all our partners at Hult university and spend 2 hours building the future of how cities will operate. \n​This dynamic and inclusive hackathon brings together technical\, semi-technical\, and non-technical participants to tackle real-world challenges centered on Boston’s evolving 311 support services. Using agentic AI and cutting-edge frameworks\, participants will build solutions that directly improve how the city serves its residents. \n​Participants will be placed into teams of five\, carefully balanced with technical and non-technical members to ensure diverse thinking and skill sets. Each team will develop: \n\n\n​A compelling slide deck that communicates the problem\, solution\, and impact \n\n\n​A functional prototype of an AI-powered agent\, built using modern tools that accelerate development \n\n\n​Whether you’re a coder\, designer\, strategist\, or simply driven by big ideas\, this is your opportunity to create something real. You’ll collaborate with ambitious peers\, gain hands-on experience solving meaningful problems\, and work alongside mentors using city data and advanced technologies to bring your ideas to life. \n​Participants will present their solutions to an elite panel of judges from the City of Boston\, Wayfair\, Mass AI Hub\, Mendoza Ventures\, Scale Up Labs\, NANDA\, and more giving you direct access to decision-makers\, valuable feedback\, and potential pathways for growth\, recognition\, and even investment. \n​Proudly sponsored by Hult International Business School\, this event will take place on Hult’s Boston campus placing you at the center of a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. \n​This isn’t just a hackathon it’s a launchpad to build your skills\, expand your network\, and accelerate your path forward. \n\n​AGENDA\n​4:30 – 5:00 PM | Mandatory Registration and Credentialing (Lobby)\n5:00 – 5:05 PM | Opening Ceremony: Mandatory Kick-Off\n5:05 – 5:15 PM | Strategic Partner Deep Dive\n5:20 – 5:30 PM | NANDA International: The Value Proposition\n5:30 – 5:35 PM | Challenge Briefing and Rules of Engagement \n​5:40 – 7:40 PM | INTENSE Code Block: Development Phase\n6:00 PM | Dinner Service: Fueling Innovation\n6:40 PM | Business Case Submission Deadline \n​7:40 – 8:10 PM | Final Presentations\n8:20 – 8:30 PM | Closing Ceremony and Awards Announcement
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/ecosystem-event-boston-311-hack/
LOCATION:1 Education St\, 1 Education St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02141\, United States
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