Durkin
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Durkin
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AI @ Work at #WHOOP. Building the most AI enabled team possible. Massachusetts AI Coalition.
A pretty rough article came out today re the Massachusetts economy (see in reply). While I agree with a lot of the problems, a lot of the builders in Massachusetts are working very hard to make it not just a great place to start companies, but also a great place to scale companies. Recent progress: 1. YC - There are a lot of folks helping fog the runway for a YC return to Massachusetts. In @agupta we trust. 2. DeltaV - This is MIT's incubator that got a $6million infusion of cash and programming reboot from @abialecki and @edhallen of @klaviyo fame. 3. TechWeek - This is going to be a major event in Massachusetts this year. Big boost happening. 4. Sequoia - Running programming in Massachusetts. Thanks to @abhishekm1636 5. Mass AI Coalition - A major initiative across all of tech in the state led by @willahmed and @durkin 6. Government - The mayor, governor, @epaley and @Barry_Finegold are starting to face reality and are engaging in the problems. Green shoots include a statewide partnership with OpenAI and a citywide initiative to teach AI in all the schools. I'm really hoping to see real "action" from our representatives on building housing and improving transportation. 7. MIT - MIT's president and provost have kicked off their CATE CATE (Committee for Acceleration Translation and Entrepreneurship) initiative that I'm hopeful will have a big impact. I'm sure I'm leaving out a ton more. What am I missing @lindahenry, @alexwg, @patk, @HenryLSchuck, @mikey, @BillAulet?
I'm graduating this spring and looking to find a job at a Finance or Tech company in Boston. To convey my skills, I've taken @Durkin’s advice and I have created an AI Portfolio. Feel free to reach out. owen-burke.com owenburke54@gmail.com 508-283-2777
🌟Calling all tech enthusiasts in the Boston area! 🌟 Mark your calendars for this incredible lineup of events, covering AI, biopharma, and education: 𝗔𝗜 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽: 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🗓 Tuesday, March 24 | 2:00–7:00 PM Hosted by Tulip Interfaces A deep dive into how AI is transforming biopharma manufacturing. 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🗓 Monday, March 30 | 5:00–7:00 PM Hosted by WHOOP A conversation with Joe Liemandt & Michael Horn on the future of education. 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 🗓 Tuesday, March 31 | 5:30–8:30 PM Hosted by WHOOP Highlighting leaders driving innovation at the intersection of AI and healthcare. 𝗕𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘇𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 🗓 Thursday, April 2 | 5:30–7:30 PM Hosted by Blitzy A great opportunity to connect with fellow builders and operators. 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🗓 April 9–10 Hosted by Link Ventures Two days of ideas, demos, and conversations with founders and innovators. Don't miss out on the chance to network, stay ahead of the curve, and drive innovation in the Boston ecosystem 🚀 Find more info and RSVPs for each: massaicoalition.com/events
Got a side project idea but not sure where to start? Next week we’re hosting AI Side Hustle Night at Klaviyo - a hands-on build session with Lovable where you can turn an idea into a working prototype in a single evening. Perfect for two types of builders: • People with an idea who want help getting started • People already building who want advice on how to take it to the next level We’ll have free Lovable credits, mentors walking around to help, and a room full of builders actually shipping things. Bring your laptop. Come build something. 📍 Klaviyo HQ – Boston 📅 March 19 | 5:30–7:30pm RSVP here: luma.com/cbxbey81 📷
Looking to develop practical strategies for implementing AI in biopharma operations and manufacturing? Join us on March 24 in Somerville for the 𝗔𝗜 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽: 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, a hands-on, half-day experience designed for manufacturing leaders and engineers ready to design, build, and deploy responsible AI in regulated environments. What to expect: • A 2-hour interactive workshop on embedding responsible, human-first AI into GMP environments • A guided tour of the Tulip Experience Center, showcasing composable manufacturing in action • Networking happy hour with peers across biopharma 📍 Tulip Headquarters | 77 Middlesex Ave 📅 March 24 | 2:00–7:00 PM Walk away with practical frameworks, real build experience, and a clearer path to compliant, auditable AI in your operations. Spots are limited. RSVP here: events.bizzabo.com/832226
🚨Incredible event coming up THIS THURSDAY right here in Boston!🚨 Got a side project idea but not sure where to start? Join us this Thursday at the AI Side Hustle Night at Klaviyo - a hands-on build session with Lovable where you can turn an idea into a working prototype in a single evening. Perfect for two types of builders: • People with an idea who want help getting started • People already building who want advice on how to take it to the next level We’ll have free Lovable credits, mentors walking around to help, and a room full of builders actually shipping things. Bring your laptop. Come build something. 📍 Klaviyo HQ – Boston 📅 March 19 | 5:30–7:30pm RSVP here: luma.com/cbxbey81
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"Elon owns 𝕏 now. There's a massive difference in the mix of ideas that can get out there." "You're allowed to be optimistic about things. Where before, everything had to be negative." @travisk on why now is the right time for Atoms to come out of stealth: "The world is different." "This sounds crazy, but in 2017, the media world was actually more negative than it is today, partly because of shows like this. It's like - let's bring some optimism to the party. Can we get excited about what the future looks like and what's being built?" "That's the difference between today and then. When 95% of all press is negative, you're like - 'Why engage?'"
AI agents are quickly moving from experimentation into real-world healthcare environments. With that shift comes a new set of challenges: trust, safety, clinical accountability, and the role of human oversight as systems become more autonomous. On March 31, WHOOP and micro1 are hosting Women Shaping the Future of Agentic AI in Healthcare at WHOOP HQ in Boston. The event will bring together women leaders in AI and healthcare to discuss how agentic AI is being built and applied in real-world health platforms. The panel will feature leaders developing and implementing AI-driven health technologies across digital health, consumer platforms, and emerging startups, including WHOOP, micro1, and Lyv Health. The discussion will explore: • Building agentic AI in real-world products — practical challenges of development, evaluation, and deployment • Human oversight in autonomous systems — where human judgment must remain central • The future of AI-powered health — performance optimization, personalization, and continuous learning Join us for a thoughtful conversation with the women actively shaping this space. This event is invite-only, so be sure to register to save your spot! 📍 WHOOP HQ — Boston 📅 March 31 Register here: luma.com/epqankbh
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