Lead The Future: Technology & Entrepreneurship redefined
Join us for Lead the Future, a full-day conference dedicated to advancing conversations at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship and leadership. Hosted by Brandeis Girls Who Code, in collaboration with the Brandeis Entrepreneurship and Tech Association, and sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center and the Michtom School of Computer Science, this event will bring together students, professionals, and thought leaders to explore the future of tech and entrepreneurship.
This event brings together industry leaders, startup founders, and technologists for a powerful lineup of keynotes, panels, and networking opportunities — designed to equip students and professionals with the insights and connections to thrive in the future of tech.
🎤 Keynote Speakers:
Igor Pedan (Technical leader at Amazon Robotics; scaled Robin (Amazon's first robotic system that handled 3B+ packages already) and enabled the world’s first drone-to-drone kidney transplant.)
Mike Grandinetti (8x VC-backed startup exec with 7 exits, including 2 IPOs in NASDAQ)
Samara Gordon (General Partner at Hyperplane VC; former founder investing in cutting-edge AI & automation.)
🧠 Panels:
Shaping the Next Era: How Tech Leaders Are Building Tomorrow’s Products
Jason Fan (Microsoft)
Osamah Mandawi (HubSpot)
Haley Baron (Salesforce)
Reshmi Ghosh (Microsoft)
Forging Changemakers: How Founders Develop Innovative Ideas into Impactful Companies
Jean Hammond (LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator)
Cecilia Hermawan (Preloved Guru)
Brianna Socci (Startup Boston's Founder of the Year)
Barghavi Govindarajan (Arrived AI)
🍽️ Includes breakfast, lunch, and a full day of sessions from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
🎟️ Registration Info:
Brandeis students: Priority registration through August 4
Public/general admission: Opens August 5. Register Now!
💡 Every seat will be filled with future tech leaders. Don’t miss this transformative experience!