Building in Color: Black Founders in AI - #BosTechWeek

Tuesday, May 26

8:30am

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A morning conversation and networking event during Boston Tech Week about what it takes to build and scale an AI company in Massachusetts as a founder of color in 2026. Featuring a curated panel moderated by Taneshia Nash Laird with: • Tosin Joel, Founder & CEO, ToluAI (toluai.com) — AI-native enterprise intelligence. MassVentures Founders School fellow. • Shawne Robinson, Co-Founder & CEO, Tosch.ai — the first patent-pending AI platform for college sports analytics. We’ll explore capital access, the talent pipeline, and the strengths and gaps of the Commonwealth’s innovation ecosystem. Followed by an open floor where pre-registered founders can share what they’re building and make one specific ask of the room. Presented by Thrive Tide Partners, a strategic advisory firm working with Black-led companies and organizations at the intersection of technology, culture, and innovation. Hosted at Northeastern University. Part of Boston Tech Week 2026, produced by a16z.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Visit https://twb.nz/building-in-color for a frame to upload your headshot, download the graphic and share to help us spread the word. This event is a part of #BosTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com

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