​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: 

​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.