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SUMMARY:Wave Making: An Evening of Impact with Author David E. Shaw
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned entrepreneur\, conservationist\, and philanthropist David Shaw for an inspiring evening exploring the power of impact-driven leadership. Shaw will share insights from his remarkable career founding and guiding science-based companies and global conservation initiatives. This event will highlight how business\, science\, and social good intersect to create lasting change. Guests will leave energized by stories of innovation\, advocacy\, and bold ideas that make waves in Maine and beyond.  \n  \n\nAbout David Evans Shaw: \n\n\nDavid Evans Shaw is CEO of Black Point Group and a prominent American business and social entrepreneur with wide-ranging global leadership experience in science-driven companies\, investment management\, and social impact initiatives. He founded IDEXX Laboratories and served as founding CEO and chair of Ikaria Pharmaceuticals and co-founder of Covetrus\, among other leadership roles in firms advancing healthcare and environmental innovation. Shaw’s public service includes appointments as faculty at Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government\, treasurer emeritus of the American Association for the Advancement of Science\, and chair emeritus of The Jackson Laboratory. A leader in science-based conservation\, he has served with the National Park Foundation\, International Union for Conservation of Nature\, and Ocean Elders\, and founded the Sargasso Sea Alliance and Second Century Stewardship for America’s national parks. He has supported numerous organizations in science\, conservation\, and media\, and produces documentary films and public presentations to advance advocacy initiatives. Shaw’s honors include induction into the Teddy Roosevelt Society and the UNH Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame\, as well as honorary degrees from Colby College\, Bates College\, the University of New England\, Maine College of Art\, and the University of Southern Maine. He resides in Maine.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/wave-making-inspired-by-impact/
LOCATION:Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startup Community
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SUMMARY:Augmenting Talent from Within: AI\, Data Literacy\, and Intrapreneurial Innovation
DESCRIPTION:AI’s greatest potential isn’t in replacing people: it’s in amplifying human capability. This session looks at concrete ways organizations are using AI and data to improve decision-making\, build skills across teams\, and create new opportunities for innovation. \nTom Davenport\, a leading authority on how AI changes human work\, will set the stage with insights from his research. \nDan Koloski will share examples of how managers translate AI and data literacy into real workplace practices. \nChris Torina will outline how structured intrapreneurship programs turn employee ideas into business results. \nFeaturing Berkeley Almand-Hunter\, Technical Director of Partner Products at The Roux Institute and co-developer of the Analytical LEAP framework. \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow AI extends\, rather than replaces\, what people can do and what that means for leadership mindsets (Davenport)\nHow middle managers are turning AI and data literacy into day-to-day advances (Koloski)\nHow intrapreneurship programs channel employee initiatives into measurable impact (Torina)\n\nQuestions We’ll Explore\n\nHow is AI changing the way leaders think about human capability and decision-making?\nWhat role do middle managers play in turning AI and data literacy into everyday results?\nHow can organizations structure intrapreneurship so employee ideas become measurable business outcomes?\nWhat connections tie these approaches together\, and what questions matter most to your organization right now?\n\nThis event delivers both high-level perspective and practical cases\, giving you clear examples of how organizations are approaching AI and data today.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/augmenting-talent/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Learner Community,Startup Community
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SUMMARY:Venture Forward Yarmouth: Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Yarmouth Venture Forward Program\, developed by Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, is a cohort-based initiative designed to support local entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, and small business owners. The program equips participants with the tools to scale their ventures\, explore new markets\, and build long-term sustainability through hands-on workshops\, mentorship\, and access to emerging technologies. \nBeyond business growth\, Venture Forward creates a collaborative network where participants connect with peers\, learn from industry experts\, and strengthen their role in Yarmouth’s economic future. The program culminates in this Showcase\, where entrepreneurs present their ventures and share the progress they’ve made\, celebrating innovation and community impact.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/venture-forward-yarmouth-showcase/
LOCATION:Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startup Community
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SUMMARY:2025 Blue Economy Investment Summit
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Northeastern University’s Roux Institute \nThe Blue Economy Investment Summit will convene investors\, innovators\, and policymakers to explore the evolving landscape of ocean and marine technology. This one-day event will examine the intersection of climate tech and the blue economy\, highlighting investment opportunities and emerging solutions to pressing ocean challenges. Sessions will feature founders\, funders\, and stakeholders who are advancing sustainable innovation across Northern New England and beyond. Attendees will gain insights into market trends while connecting with leaders shaping the future of the blue economy.  \nThe 2025 Blue Economy Investment Summit is hosted in partnership with the ClimateTech Incubator at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute and guided by a steering committee of leaders from Blue Venture Forum\, Maine Venture Fund\, Maine Technology Institute\, CEI\, and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/2025-blue-economy-investment-summit/
LOCATION:Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:ClimateTech Incubator,Startup Community
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