Event kicks off with a fireside chat with Ram R, Head of Product - AI Zoom CX
Time: 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Attendees interested in pitching ideas can sign up to present a 1 minute pitch
Time: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Selected pitches will move forward with recruiting team members from the attendees to work on their ideas.
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Time: 12:00 PM - 13:00 PM
Lunch time! Catch a break from the sessions and get your a well deserved gourmet meal. We're talking Bruschetta, Tacos, and Sliders!
Dr. Diana Joseph is a design thinking leader and an innovation and entrepreneurship consultant. A former high-tech innovation director with a doctorate in Learning Sciences, Diana brings together techniques from motivation psychology, education, and Silicon Valley innovation methods such as design thinking and Lean Startup. She is currently the CEO and founder of Corporate Accelerator Forum.
Dave is Executive Director of the Susilo Institute for Ethics in the Global Economy and Professor of Practice at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business. A champion of ethical, social, and environmental awareness, he has taught ethics alongside entrepreneurship and finance at BU, Stanford, UC Berkeley, USF, and more. A former VC and startup CEO, Dave has founded or led seven startups and now serves as an angel investor and CEO coach.
Abhyudit is a Senior Developer at TikTok and a seasoned expert in big data systems and cloud technologies, with a proven track record in Data Science and Software Engineering. He has experience building AI and data products for social media companies like LinkedIn and TikTok. In his current role, he architects data solutions, ensures data compliance, and leads security engineering initiatives. With a Master’s in Business Analytics from the University of California, Irvine, Abhyudit combines technical expertise with business acumen in AI, provides mentorship and conducts research in the latest data technologies.
Time: 13:00 PM - 15:00 PM
This is where teams work their magic, building an MVP and their presentation.
Mentors are assigned to team and guide the teams as needed.
Time: 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
This is where the graduate speakeasy club will mentor pitching students on key presentation skills.
Holley is the President and a Founding Member of the Speakeasy Public Speaking Club, where she champions clear, confident communication across diverse audiences. With a robust background in informal education and public speaking, she has delivered engaging talks and programs to both youth and adults, particularly within environmental science contexts. Holley holds a bachelor’s degree in marine science and is currently pursuing a dual MBA and MS in Environmental Management. She is deeply passionate about how we translate technical knowledge for broader audiences and believes that public speaking is a lifelong skill—one where growth is always possible, no matter how much experience we have.
Robyn is a scientist with expertise in R&D, project management, and data-driven decision-making. With a Master’s in Organic Chemistry and an MBA in Business Analytics, they bring six years of experience in consumer goods R&D, seamlessly bridging technical and business functions. An advocate for clear communication between technical and business teams, Robyn channels this passion through their leadership role in Speakeasy, the School of Management’s public speaking club. There, they support peers in building confidence and clarity in their communication. Robyn believes that effective storytelling and structured messaging are vital tools for influencing, leading, and driving meaningful change.
Time: 15:00 PM - 16:00 PM
This is the when the teams get a chance to present their work, followed by the awards announcements.