Co-Chairs
The BPS AI Industry Advisory Board is co-chaired by two Boston technology leaders who have dedicated decades to building the city's innovation ecosystem — and now to connecting it with its public schools.
Co-Chair, BPS AI Industry Advisory Board
Operating Partner, Glasswing Ventures
Repeat founder and technology executive with 25+ years building AI and enterprise companies in Boston.
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Co-Chair, BPS AI Industry Advisory Board
Founder, Boston Venture Studio
Co-founder of Kayak. Boston Latin grad, UMass Boston alumnus, and lifelong Boston philanthropist.
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UMass Boston is Boston's only public research university. Its Paul English Applied AI Institute — the nation's first university-based institute dedicated to democratizing AI across professions — is the academic partner for this initiative.
Together, BPS and UMass Boston are co-developing Applied AI curriculum, expanding engagement opportunities for students, and creating pathways from high school to university-level AI coursework.
What We're Building Together
Co-developing industry-informed AI curriculum for BPS high schools, grounded in real-world applications.
Expanding opportunities for BPS students to engage with university faculty, research, and programs.
Creating clear pathways from BPS high school into UMass Boston's AI programs and coursework.
Supporting BPS teachers with professional development and resources to deliver AI education confidently.
Competency in applied AI can be a great equalizer and provide real economic opportunity to any student, regardless of background.Chancellor Marcelo Suarez-Orozco · UMass Boston
Technology leaders and organizations interested in joining or partnering with the Advisory Board — we'd love to hear from you.
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