Policy
Update
Update
MassTLC
hosted gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Martha Coakley, for an early morning
discussion Monday, August 4, at iRobot’s Bedford headquarters.
hosted gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Martha Coakley, for an early morning
discussion Monday, August 4, at iRobot’s Bedford headquarters.
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| From left to right: Colin Angle, iRobot,; Attorney General Martha Coakley; Tom Hopcroft, MassTLC; Chris Wey, Avaya |
MassTLC
President & CEO Tom Hopcroft and iRobot Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder and
MassTLC Trustee Colin Angle welcomed the Attorney General and leaders from several
MA technology companies. They addressed a host of issues related to economic
growth and opportunity from how to respond to challenges in developing,
attracting and retaining talent; new practices for educating future technology
leaders to how to develop a bold vision of innovation and success for MA’s future.
President & CEO Tom Hopcroft and iRobot Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder and
MassTLC Trustee Colin Angle welcomed the Attorney General and leaders from several
MA technology companies. They addressed a host of issues related to economic
growth and opportunity from how to respond to challenges in developing,
attracting and retaining talent; new practices for educating future technology
leaders to how to develop a bold vision of innovation and success for MA’s future.
The
Attorney General is knowledgeable and well-versed in the tech sector. In 2014 she
hosted the National Cyber Crime Conference in Norwood, MA, which she heralds as
the “biggest state cyber crime event in the nation.” She also participated in
the national campaign, “Hour of Code,” which emphasizes computer science
education in high school.
Attorney General is knowledgeable and well-versed in the tech sector. In 2014 she
hosted the National Cyber Crime Conference in Norwood, MA, which she heralds as
the “biggest state cyber crime event in the nation.” She also participated in
the national campaign, “Hour of Code,” which emphasizes computer science
education in high school.
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| Back row right to left: Chris Wey, Avaya; Heather Carey, MassTLC EdFoundation; Tasos Tsolakis, Iron Mountain; Ron Zalkind, CloudLock. Front row right to left: Colin Angle, iRobot; Attorney General Martha Coakley;
Tom Hopcroft, MassTLC; Donna Cupelo,
Verizon New England;
Bruce Reading, VoltDB
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MassTLC
is a highly motivated member community that welcomes the opportunity to call upon Beacon Hill to support initiatives
that address talent issues, expanded computer and STEM education and obstacles
in scaling. In addition to those key topics, continuing to champion MA as an
innovation mecca will further strengthen the Commonwealth’s capacity for
economic success and sustainable growth.
is a highly motivated member community that welcomes the opportunity to call upon Beacon Hill to support initiatives
that address talent issues, expanded computer and STEM education and obstacles
in scaling. In addition to those key topics, continuing to champion MA as an
innovation mecca will further strengthen the Commonwealth’s capacity for
economic success and sustainable growth.
Read
about our recent meeting with Republican Candidate for Governor Charlie Baker
and check back soon for an update on our forthcoming meeting with Independent
Candidate Jeff McCormick.
about our recent meeting with Republican Candidate for Governor Charlie Baker
and check back soon for an update on our forthcoming meeting with Independent
Candidate Jeff McCormick.
MassTLC
will meet other gubernatorial candidates in the coming month. Keep an eye on
our Blog for future updates and follow
us on Twitter for daily updates.
will meet other gubernatorial candidates in the coming month. Keep an eye on
our Blog for future updates and follow
us on Twitter for daily updates.
