Discover how Addie Achan from Fast Forward is helping nonprofits use AI to amplify their impact and save time on critical tasks. Learn how tools like ChatGPT can transform hours of manual work,like analyzing survey data, into minutes, freeing teams to focus on strategy and creativity. Find out why adopting AI responsibly, with clear policies around transparency and accountability, is key to driving deeper, more meaningful social change.
Learn how thoughtful event planning can make gatherings more inclusive, comfortable, and environmentally responsible. Discover why accessibility, adequate space, and eco-friendly choices, like avoiding plastic, are vital for supporting community well-being. Find out how small changes in logistics and sustainability can make a big difference in creating events where everyone feels welcome and respected.
Discover how AI can help nonprofits transform unstructured information, like reports, documents, and notes, into usable data that drives smarter decisions. Learn why Marnie Webb and TechSoup see this as a game changer for organizations seeking to better understand and serve their communities. Find out how harnessing AI’s analytical power can unlock new levels of insight and impact across the nonprofit sector.
Learn how businesses can think about payments as part of their core infrastructure rather than just a financial task. Treating payment systems like technology layers helps simplify operations, improve speed, and support instant transactions. This mindset allows companies to stay agile, connect different tools more easily, and scale faster without adding complexity. The key idea is to build financial systems that work together as seamlessly as the technology behind them.
Discover why strong products and clear market fit matter more than perfect presentations. Yatin shares that the best preparation for any pitch is building a business that tells its own story through real value and customer need. He also emphasizes the importance of communities like TiE that create learning and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs to grow and refine their ideas. The key takeaway is to focus less on presentation polish and more on making your business genuinely stand out.
Kumar Sripadam, Chair of TiE Angels and Co-Chair of the TiE50 Program, shares insights into how TiE nurtures startup innovation. Each year, the TiE50 Program recognizes the top 50 startups based on traction, disruption, diversity, and innovation. Select companies are invited to pitch at Meet the Drapers, an opportunity to present in front of investors and Draper judges. Some of these startups also receive funding through the TiE Angels network. Kumar emphasizes TiE's commitment to empowering entrepreneurship by mentoring founders, providing visibility, and creating funding pathways.
Learn how to shape a successful career by developing a clear point of view, fueling it with passion, and having the courage to pivot into new opportunities. Discover why strong fundamentals allow you to adapt and grow across industries and technologies. Find out how continuous learning and hands-on practice can help you stay relevant and confident in any field.
Discover how Konstantin Kisly envisions flying cars as more than futuristic gadgets—they’re practical solutions to everyday problems like traffic and housing. His mission is to make commutes faster and living spaces more affordable by taking transportation above the ground instead of expanding crowded roads or subways. By focusing on the 50-mile commute range, Konstantin aims to restore balance between work, family, and quality of life through innovative, human-centered mobility.
Discover why creating AI agents that do one thing reliably is crucial for enterprise adoption and long‑term scaling. Learn how defining your risk appetite, target market, and unique value proposition helps shape agents that can generate millions in revenue even with a small team. Focus and strategic execution are far more important than trying to do everything at once.
Find out how AI is revolutionizing scientific discovery by enabling high‑speed hypothesis generation and experiment design. Instead of researchers manually tweaking one factor at a time, AI systems now optimize dozens of knobs—like temperature or gas flow—in small‑data regimes. This dual capability means real breakthroughs in fields like semiconductors and solar materials can happen much faster than before.
Discover how the concept of a “Presence Economy” lets anyone with a smartphone turn presence—and the surrounding information—into value for others. Learn how you could become a micro‑publisher of live, contextual data that others are willing to pay for. Use this idea to rethink how you engage with the real world and monetize your presence in new ways.
Discover how investing near where you live laid the foundation for a secure backup plan beyond your W‑2 job. Learn how applying the “1 % rule” and deep tax strategies like accelerated depreciation shifted a trial‑and‑error portfolio into one that surpassed W‑2 income. Find out how building an AI‑powered platform can help you scale your domain knowledge and make real‑estate investing accessible to busy professionals.
Discover how to lead in an era where AI tech evolves faster than ever, without feeling overwhelmed. Learn how engineering teams can embrace a “fast‑failure” mindset and adapt quickly while embedding AI governance and security from day one. Find out why shifting security left and making AI a tool—not a threat—to careers is essential for the next generation of technologists.
Discover how to build enterprise AI agents that actually deliver by focusing on three key areas. Sunita highlights the importance of grounding your agent with the right data using strong data management, enabling multiple agents to collaborate to solve complex business problems, and ensuring governance and security are baked into your production roll-out. By tackling accuracy, interoperability, and production readiness you’ll be better equipped to move from pilot to real-world impact.
Discover how AI startups can move beyond single‑user applications and focus on systems that empower groups, scale with AI, and integrate human trust. Learn how to spot where AI can uniquely unlock value and where people must remain central for reliability and credibility. Build products that harness both human and artificial intelligence in tandem to achieve smarter outcomes.
Discover how embracing AI in your daily work can make you more effective and future‑ready. Learn to approach tasks by first asking if AI can assist, rather than doing everything manually. This habit accelerates learning, builds AI fluency, and positions you to thrive in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent tools.
Discover how the next four years offer an unprecedented opportunity to create AI‑agent platforms that enhance human productivity rather than replace jobs. Learn how focusing on companies building systems that assist people across roles can drive revenue growth and organizational transformation. Use this insight to shift your mindset from automation fear to human‑augmentation strategy.
Discover why depth of knowledge matters more than breadth or skim‑level familiarity with many topics. Learn how focusing and going deep into a single domain can truly set you apart instead of hopping between buzzwords like AI, IoT, “Genie,” etc. Use this mindset to build meaningful expertise, stand out in your field, and contribute at a higher level.
Discover how TechSoup is helping over 300,000 nonprofits worldwide use AI to boost productivity and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Learn how transforming everyday documents and reports into usable data can unlock insights and strengthen community impact. Find out why collaboration, shared learning, and responsible AI adoption are key to empowering small organizations to do more with less.
Discover how curiosity about AI can open new career opportunities at any stage. Jay encourages you to dive in boldy, join communities, volunteer, and absorb the rapidly changing AI landscape. He reminds us there’s no perfect path - everyone’s learning together. By leaning in with openness and creativity you’ll unlock a future-focused edge.
Learn how to approach AI with both excitement and responsibility. Discover why being curious and proactive about AI adoption is key for leaders shaping the future of work. Find out how using AI through an optimistic and ethical lens can empower teams while keeping the human touch alive in every interaction.
Discover how the explosion of non‑surveillance and unstructured data demands systems that can analyze and act faster than humans. Learn why the volume and velocity of data generated every moment are shaping the next wave of scientific and business breakthroughs. Focus on building technologies that translate this raw data into real‑world insights and value.
Learn how innovation in healthcare can address one of the most critical challenges, preterm birth. Ashley highlights the value of staying authentic and embracing supportive communities like TiE and Meet the Drapers that empower founders to share their ideas confidently. The insight is that being genuine and purpose driven attracts the right opportunities and collaborations for meaningful impact.
Title: CEO, Galena Innovations
Discover how AI can genuinely boost productivity in complex enterprise environments, going beyond basic coding assistants. Learn why deploying AI in intricate systems, like long-established enterprise software, requires careful adaptation and time. Focus on strategies to accelerate learning and integration so AI agents can effectively support real-world business challenges.
Title: Co‑Founder & CEO, Ferris AI
Discover how starting fresh in AI can actually be an advantage over trying to keep up with years of rapid change. Learn the value of forming a small group of peers to share tools, experiment with models, and discuss new developments together. This habit helps you stay informed, feel less intimidated, and stay excited about the future of AI.