BOSTON— In a year defined by transformation, TiECON East 2025 is spotlighting a groundbreaking session titled “Shapers of What’s Next”, a bold exploration of entrepreneurship in a time of radical change.
Taking place on September 26 from 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM at the Sheraton Boston Hotel, the session is one of the centerpieces of this year’s conference theme: “The Heart of Entrepreneurship.”
Bringing together more than 400 innovators, technologists, investors, and creative leaders, TiECON East is once again pushing the boundaries of what entrepreneurial discourse looks like—this time by elevating conversations around purpose, transformational work, and the future of humanity.
“We are living through a moment where deep technologies redefine business, trust, and society,” said Thomas Arul, CEO of Closer Look AI and session moderator. “‘Shapers of What’s Next’ is about learning how to build innovations that don’t just scale, but also serve humanity with responsibility and vision.”
A Visionary Lineup
The session features a powerhouse lineup of entrepreneurs and technologists who are actively redefining what’s possible in health, AI, biotechnology, and mobility:
Hari Balakrishnan, Fujitsu Professor of Computer Science at MIT CSAIL and Chairman & CTO of Cambridge Mobile Telematics.
Jake Becraft, Cofounder and CEO of Strand Therapeutics.
Ramesh Raskar, Associate Professor at the MIT Media Lab.
Together, these leaders will engage in fireside chats and interactive discussions that examine how deep tech, biological innovation, and responsible AI are shaping the next generation of global impact ventures.
“We’re living in an era where biology and technology are fusing at an unprecedented pace,” said Satish Tadikonda, a senior lecturer in entrepreneurial Management at Harvard Business School, who will facilitate the fireside chat. “This is an opportunity to explore how this convergence is redefining the future of health and life science innovation.”
More Than Metrics
While TiECON East has historically been synonymous with startups, scaling, and venture capital, this year’s programming pivots toward a deeper exploration of the mindset, values, and creativity that fuel enduring impact.
In that spirit, “Shapers of What’s Next” is designed not just to inform, but to inspire—connecting attendees to the stories, strategies, and values of those operating at the frontier of possibility.
Hosted by TiE Boston in collaboration with TiE New York, TiECON East 2025 is the largest annual gathering of entrepreneurs and innovators in the Northeast. The full-day conference brings together leaders across tech, business, academia, and the arts to explore the future of entrepreneurship through cross-disciplinary panels, keynotes, and immersive sessions.
This year’s theme, “The Heart of Entrepreneurship,” reflects a wider shift: one that centers purpose, bold thinking, and a deeper understanding of the human side of innovation.
Session Highlight: Shapers of What’s Next – Transformational Work that Redefines Possibility
Location: Sheraton Boston, Boston, MA
Time: 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Date: September 26, 2025
Register: www.tieconeast.com
