BNT's First AI Showcase Of 2025
Date: April 24, 2025
Location: Microsoft NERD, Cambridge, MA
Sponsored by: GT Law
In partnership with: Startup Grind Boston
Join Boston New Technology (BNT) for an exciting evening at our AI Startup Showcase—the third event in our Next Generation series spotlighting the most groundbreaking innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation.
This event brings together founders, investors, and technologists for a night of startup demos, community engagement, and high-impact networking.
Event Agenda:
5:00 PM - Registration & Networking
Pizza, drinks, and mingling with AI founders, investors, technologists, and community leaders.
5:30 PM - Opening Address & Community Kickoff
Speakers:
Shweta Agrawal – Welcome address and vision-setting for the evening.
Jason Kraus – Update on the Startup Oasis Network and resources for founders.
Partner & Sponsor Recognition:
Paul Baier & Judah Phillips – Preview of Boston AI Week (5-8 mins).
GT Law – Insights from Chin Pham/AJ Tibbetts.
Mark Zheng – TopContender (startup resources & founder tools).
Startup Weekend – Opportunities to sign up and get involved.
BNT LinkedIn Follow Call-to-Action – Stay connected with the community.
6:00 PM - Women in AI Panel
Moderator: Shweta Agrawal
Panelists:
Hema Seshadri, Ph.D. (Akamai Technologies / Northeastern University)
Heather Ma (Principal AI Product Manager, ZoomInfo)
Roya Kandalan (Senior Scientist, Generative AI & Google Developer Expert)
Annika Thomas (PhD Candidate, MIT Spatial AI & Robotics)
Panel Format (30-40 mins):
Opening remarks and introductions (7 mins)
Curated panel discussion (25-30 mins)
Audience Q&A and key takeaways (5-10 mins)
6:40 PM - AI Startup Presentations
Moderator: Shweta Agrawal
Format: 5-minute pitches + 5-minute audience Q&A for each startup.
Startup Lineup:
Agentify (Sekai Solutions) – Mobile-first agentic AI for personal automation.
Paydesk AI – Financial automation and cash flow analytics for SMBs and banks.
Born to Thrive – AI-enabled support ecosystem for parents and families.
ImmediateNow.Ai – Multi-platform AI-enhanced content delivery and engagement.
Twintual – AI-powered virtual twins to manage communication overload across channels.
Nevil the AI Robot Dog (Lexicon Systems) – Live robotics demo showcasing agentic AI systems.
7:40 PM - Closing Remarks & Call to Action
Focus on building momentum toward Techstars Startup Weekend and Boston AI Week. Attendees will be encouraged to host or participate in upcoming events.
8:00 PM - Post-Event Networking
Informal follow-up and networking—connect with fellow AI enthusiasts, investors, and founders.
🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to experience the future of AI and be part of the Next Generation movement. Register today!