Entrepreneurial Networking Night by Tufts Jumbo Ventures

​Entrepreneurial Networking Night — Spring 2026

​Join Tufts’ most ambitious builders, founders, and innovators for Tufts Jumbo Ventures’ flagship event of the semester — an evening designed to spark connections, ideas, and future ventures.

​Hosted in partnership with the Massachusetts AI Coalition and supported by the Derby Entrepreneurship Center, this event brings together students, founders, and industry leaders for high-impact networking and insight.

​What to expect:

• ​Co-founder Matching - Serendipity@Tufts (4:00 – 4:35 PM ET)
  Meet potential collaborators, exchange ideas, and find your next co-founder. There will be thematic groups where you can meet people who are interested in similar problem spaces.

• ​Fireside Chat with Katy Nelson (4:40 – 5:10 PM)
  Hear insights from a former partner at A16Z on venture capital, startups, and scaling.

• ​Portfolio Startup Presentations (5:15 – 5:55 PM)
  Discover emerging ventures and innovative ideas from the Jumbo Ventures ecosystem and learn about what's latest with our portfolio startups.

• ​Fireside Chat with Steve Kaufer (6:00 – 6:30 PM)
  Learn from the co-founder of TripAdvisor about building one of the world’s leading travel platforms (and a successful technology company in general).

• ​Closing Remark by Professor Jack Derby (6:35 – 6:45 PM)

​Whether you're looking to launch a startup, join one, or simply explore the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Tufts, this is the place to be.