AI & Education Innovation: Sip, Connect, and Invest
AI & Education Innovation: Sip, Connect, and Invest gives investors a chance to see the most innovative companies that are redefining how people learn, work, and thrive. AI is not just enhancing these fields—it is fundamentally restructuring how knowledge is delivered, how skills are built, and how organizations adapt to the future of work.
Guests will hear live pitches from visionary founders using AI and other technologies to transform the future of education and work. Alongside the presentations, attendees will enjoy curated networking and one-on-one conversations with founders, investors, and fund managers. This is more than a showcase—it’s a front-row seat to the future of education and workforce innovation, designed for leaders who want to shape and invest in it.
6:00 pm | Doors Open & Networking
Guests arrive, enjoy refreshments, and connect with fellow investors, founders, and industry leaders.
7:00 – 8:25 pm | Startup Pitches
Ten companies present their innovative solutions, with a 20-minute refreshment break midway.
8:25 – 9:00 pm | Networking Reception
Continue conversations with founders, investors, and peers over drinks and snacks.
This dynamic gathering brings together a curated audience of LPs, family offices, foundation leaders, and corporate innovation executives to explore the future of education through the lens of cutting-edge startups.
Organizers and sponsors:
Alumni Ventures:
Alumni Ventures is one of the most active venture capital firms in the U.S., managing $1.5 billion in assets and a portfolio of nearly 2,000 startups. With 11,000+ accredited investors and a network of 650,000 professionals, the firm democratizes access to venture capital through its community-powered funds. Unlike traditional VC firms, Alumni Ventures operates more than 20 distinct funds, allowing investors to tailor their exposure while benefitting from institutional-grade diligence. Investing in ~250 companies annually across various industries, Alumni Ventures has established itself as a key player in the venture ecosystem and an early backer of high-potential startups
LearnLaunch fund & Accelerator:
LearnLaunch is a Boston-based early-stage venture fund and accelerator focused on transforming the future of learning and work. As one of the first funds in the U.S. to focus exclusively on education and workforce innovation, it has invested in 90+ innovative companies driving change in education and workforce development. The fund’s blended model combines venture capital rigor with accelerator agility, increasing the success rate of its portfolio companies and amplifying their impact. LearnLaunch backs founders developing groundbreaking solutions that drive equity, access, and outcomes, while giving investors curated access to high-potential startups shaping the future of education.
Brown Rudnick:
Brown Rudnick is a leading international law firm that provides exceptional, client-driven service in global litigation, crisis management (restructuring, investigations and special situations), brand and reputation management, life sciences and technology. We advise on high-profile cross-border matters while providing the kind of personal attention to clients that is typically found at boutiques. Our enterprising and tenacious lawyers serve our clients around the globe from offices in key financial centers in the U.S. and the U.K., and have been recognized by, among others, Chambers USA, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation and Law360 for excellence in their fields. To learn more about our Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital group, please visit us here.
Tyton Partners:
Tyton Partners Investment Banking is at the forefront of the constantly evolving education landscape. Through a broad array of investment banking and capital markets financial advisory services, Tyton is driving value for clients with transactions across all asset classes and leading transformation in the sector. Tyton helps companies capitalize on the future of learning and technology. In addition, Tyton Strategy Consulting has transformative strategies to solve a company’s toughest challenges. Tyton provides advice and insights that help leadership teams enhance their competitive advantages and seize critical opportunities. More than simply developing strategy recommendations for our clients, the team facilitates execution to change the company trajectory.