IDEA Con, Boston’s Premier Student Entrepreneurship Conference, Continues to Grow
The George Sherman Union buzzed with entrepreneurial energy on October 25 as 540 attendees, representing over 40 schools across the Northeast, gathered for the eighth annual IDEA Con, presented by Innovate@BU. This year’s conference, the largest in its history, brought together student innovators who are tackling everything from sustainability in fashion to accessibility in education. […]
Finding Sustainable Pet Food Solutions with Sophie Letcher
We’re thrilled to announce Sophie Letcher as a featured speaker at IDEA Con, the world’s largest cross-university student innovation conference, hosted by Innovate@BU on October 25! About Sophie Growing up in Montague, MA, she earned her B.A. in Neuroscience from Kenyon College before working as a technical research assistant at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Her […]
Blending Thrifting and Curated Vintage with Ryan Wright and Dylan Beaudry
We’re thrilled to announce Ryan Wright & Dylan Beaudry as featured speakers at IDEA Con, the world’s largest cross-university student innovation conference, hosted by Innovate@BU on October 25! About Ryan & Dylan Ryan and Dylan are Boston-based entrepreneurs studying at Northeastern University, where they joined the Northeastern Startup Founders Program, a competitive initiative supporting student-led […]
Advocating for Food Access and Sustainability with Andrea Catania
We’re thrilled to announce Andrea Catania as a featured speaker at IDEA Con, the world’s largest cross-university student innovation conference, hosted by Innovate@BU on October 25! About Andrea Andrea is a passionate food justice advocate and culinary creative, dedicated to building food systems that are truly equitable for both people and the planet. Born and […]
Supporting (and Making) Social Impact with Nevaeh Calliste
We’re thrilled to announce Nevaeh Calliste as an emcee at IDEA Con, the world’s largest cross-university student innovation conference, hosted by Innovate@BU on October 25! About Nevaeh Through her work with the Enlight Fellowship, Nevaeh supports student founders building social impact ventures, helps foster connections with local organizations, and co-leads Social Impact Fridays at Innovate@BU. […]
Making an Impact with Creativity and Analysis with Treshan Nilaweera
We’re thrilled to announce Treshan Nilaweera as an emcee at IDEA Con, the world’s largest cross-university student innovation conference, hosted by Innovate@BU on October 25! About Treshan Currently a senior at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, Treshan studies Operations and Technology Management, aiming to merge his analytical mindset with his creative impulses to make […]
Working at the Intersection of Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Social Impact with Jetrin Orenberg
We’re thrilled to announce Jetrin Orenberg as a featured speaker at IDEA Con, the world’s largest cross-university student innovation conference, hosted by Innovate@BU on October 25! About Jetrin Jetrin is the founder of Comprehension Clicker, a passionate innovator, and a student at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he’s pursuing a double major in Electrical […]
IDEA Con 2025 Tickets Now Available!
Tickets are now available for IDEA Con 2025—the universe’s largest cross-university student innovation conference taking place here at Boston University on October 25, from 9:00AM – 4:00PM. In just 5 days, over 600 people have already signed up. Registrants include students from all 17 of BU’s schools and colleges, as well as movers and shakers […]
Recent Babson Alumnus Advocates for Destigmatizing Autism
Who is Jacob Nyamu? Jacob Nyamu is the founder of Kipekee, an organization dedicated to supporting adults with autism. Kipekee was selected into the Fast Track cohort at Babson College’s Arthur M. Blank Center, enabling its community to grow to over 180 members. The program has helped Jacob and his team run bi-weekly support group […]
An App by First-Gen, For First-Gen. Meet the Founder of Connect+
Who is Rachel Li? Rachel Li is the founder and executive director of Connect+, a platform dedicated to fostering community and storytelling among first-generation immigrants and college students. Rachel’s achievements include winning the National Diversity Case Competition, the BU Demo Day Innovation Awards, and being a finalist in the 2024 New Venture Competition. A Journey […]