Your Serendipity Starts Here: WISE Summit, Social Impact Demos, and More!

This week, our Connection Collider features the Women’s Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship (WISE) Summit, bringing together female and non-binary founders to connect, learn, and collaborate with industry professionals from across the region. You’ll have the chance to hear their stories, explore new perspectives, and engage with the vibrant Northeastern and Boston entrepreneurial community.

As the evening unfolds, experience the graduating startups from CIC’s Social Impact Program. These nine early-stage companies are tackling some of the most exciting challenges in technology, from fem tech and digital health to consumer products and marketing innovation. Stop by their tables to meet the founders, learn about their projects, and share insights that could help shape their next steps. Every conversation is an opportunity to make a real impact, and attendees will even have the chance to win a prize just for engaging.

We’ll also take a moment to celebrate Chuck Goldstone’s 400th visit to Venture Café. In this short, reflective session, Chuck will share standout insights from his many interactions with innovators, highlight patterns he’s seen in strong ideas, and offer practical tips for communicating more clearly when it matters most. His decades of engagement remind us why showing up and listening can make all the difference in building a strong, supportive community.

Finally, don’t miss the chance to hear from Massachusetts tech employers about the talent opportunities shaping the region. Early-career professionals will gain insights into the skills in demand, strategies to grow and pivot careers, and ways to find your niche in the fast-moving tech landscape. This candid conversation offers practical guidance and inspiration for anyone looking to thrive in today’s innovation-driven economy.

Come for the connections, stay for the conversations, and leave inspired, informed, and ready to make your next serendipitous moment happen.