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Welcome to E14 Fund events, where founders, MIT alumni, and the vibrant entrepreneurship community come together to connect, collaborate, and innovate. Our events are designed to foster meaningful relationships, spark new ideas, and support the entrepreneurial journey from startup to scale.
At the heart of E14 Fund is a commitment to community. We believe that the most impactful ventures are born from strong networks and shared knowledge. Our events provide the perfect platform for you to engage with like-minded individuals, learn from successful founders, and build lasting connections within the MIT ecosystem and beyond.
Whether you’re an early-stage entrepreneur, a seasoned founder, or an MIT alum looking to stay connected, E14 Fund events offer unparalleled opportunities to expand your network and gain insights from industry leaders. From interactive workshops and panel discussions to casual meetups and networking sessions, there’s something for everyone.
March 1, 2025
MIT @ AAAI Happy Hour
E14 Fund invites you to a special MIT gathering at AAAI! 🎉 After a day of cutting-edge AI discussions, unwind with great company, delicious appetizers, and engaging conversations. MIT alumni, researchers, and students—come connect with fellow AI enthusiasts and exchange ideas in a laid-back atmosphere. We can’t wait to see you there! E14 Fund is the MIT-affiliated early-stage VC investing in transformative deep-tech startups across AI/ML, robotics, climate, biotech, materials, and more. We invest in MIT alumni and donate fund profits back to MIT.
February 19, 2025
MITAS Happy Hour
We're excited to bring together the E14 and MITAS communities to expand your network, catch up with old friends, or enjoy the startup energy. Come as you are, and leave with new connections, fresh inspiration, and maybe even your next big collaboration! The event is free to attend and requires pre-registration. Thank you to the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program for supporting the event! MIT Alumni Startup Network (MITAS) is a global community for MIT Alumni Founders looking to scale themselves as they scale their teams. 🔥 🚀 🦄 Founded on the belief that entrepreneurship doesn't have to be a lonely journey, MITAS brings together the founders, innovators, and disruptors who have helped establish MIT as a powerhouse of innovation. The E14 Fund is a MIT-affiliated early stage VC investing in transformative deep tech startups across AI/ML, robotics, climate, biotech, materials, and more. We invest in MIT alumni and donate back to MIT.
February 14, 2025
ICML/RSS Paper Mixer + Travel Grant Opportunity
Join us at lunch on Friday, February 14th for ... 🤖 Insightful conversations on ML and Robotics 🍕Free pizza & swag 💸 ✈️ A chance to win a travel grant to attend ICML or RSS! Learn what other folks have been working on for ICML/RSS or discuss your own work! This event is hosted by E14 Fund and will be at 12pm in Star Room (32-D463) in Stata. More details will be provided about the E14 Travel Grants for ICML/RSS during the event.
January 30, 2025
Beyond the Lab: Building & Leading Your Starting Team
Curious about turning your groundbreaking research into a startup? Join us at the MIT Media Lab for an engaging discussion on the transition from academia to entrepreneurship. Hear from E14 Founders Bassam Chaptini (Avantos AI), Mariana Matus (Biobot Analytics), and Rohan Puri (Stable Auto) as they share their journeys and offer practical advice on building and leading a startup team—from selecting co-founders to making those critical first hires. After the panel, continue the conversation at Flat Top Johnny's from 5-7 PM for a relaxed mixer with pool, drinks, and great company. RSVP here. We look forward to seeing you there! Hosted by E14 Fund and MAS
January 30, 2025
Beyond the Lab: IAP Mixer
After our panel discussion with MIT alumni founders, head over to Flat Top Johnny’s for a mixer! Play pool, meet fellow entrepreneurial-minded members of the MIT community, enjoy drinks and snacks, and unwind in a relaxed setting. A perfect way to connect and recharge!
January 29, 2025
Beyond the Lab: Faculty as Founders, CEOs, and Board Members
Are you an MIT faculty member curious about engaging more deeply in the world of startups? This IAP session is designed to help you explore your role in venture creation, whether as an advisor, board member, or even a founder. We’ll tackle key questions like: How do cofounders share responsibilities? What’s a fair equity split between faculty and student co-founders? Can I pursue tenure while starting a company? How much equity should I get for my student's startup? What are my fiduciary risks as a board member? Featuring special guests: Ray Stata, Co-Founder and Chairman of Analog Devices Hari Balakrishnan, Professor and Founder & CTO of Cambridge Mobile Telematics Fadel Adib, Associate Professor and CEO & Co-Founder of Cartesian Systems Alexander Amini, Co-Founder of Liquid AI and Research Affiliate at MIT Join us for an engaging conversation and a chance to connect over lunch!
December 11, 2024
MIT Happy Hour at NeurIPS
Kick off NeurIPS 2024 with an MIT Community Happy Hour! 🎉 Join us for an evening of connection and conversation with MIT AI researchers, founders, and fellow enthusiasts. This event is hosted by E14 Fund, with thanks to our co-organizers, Cerebras.
October 29, 2024
Dinner with M13 & E14
*Invite only*
October 26, 2024
2024 MIT AI Conference
Join us at the MIT AI Conference in the heart of New York City, and get ready for groundbreaking insights from the biggest leaders in AI development, policy, and innovation. Be part of the future of work, learning, health, and technology.
October 25, 2024
MIT Venture Community Happy Hour
E14 and SE Ventures are excited to invite the MIT venture community to a happy hour! Whether you’re local to NYC or in town for the MIT AI Conference, come hang out, meet fellow founders, and enjoy good conversation and connections.
October 9, 2024
Robotics Meetup
Join us for an insightful evening and discover what other robotics researchers and startup founders have been working on! Pizza will be provided!
September 18, 2024
ICRA Paper Mixer
Join us for an insightful night and discover what other folks have been working on for ICRA or discuss your own work! Pizza will be provided.
September 17, 2024
E14 Venture Community Mixer
Join E14 Fund for a mixer to kick off the fall semester! We're rolling out the welcome mat for everyone returning for the fall semester and inviting our community to join in the fun. Meet fellow aspiring founders and those already rocking it in the startup world. It's the perfect chance to hang out with cool people, share ideas, and maybe even spark some innovative ideas. We can't wait to see you there!
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September 17, 2024
T-Minus
T-Minus is a panel discussion on how to prepare for a startup journey while at MIT. Featuring MIT alumni Mike Foshey (Foundation), Sami Shalabi (Maven AGI), and Sara Remsen (Melodi.fyi), this event will offer practical advice and strategies for navigating the challenges of launching a startup. Don’t miss this chance to learn from those who’ve walked the same path!
August 20, 2024
Founded@ Happy Hour
Join E14 Fund, Union Labs VC, and SE Ventures for a gathering that brings together founders, investors, and industry leaders for an evening of meaningful connections and engaging conversations.
April 30, 2024
2024 MIT Startup Ecosystem Conference
The 2024 MIT Startup Ecosystem Conference brings MIT innovation & entrepreneurship resources together to showcase MIT’s rich startup ecosystem.
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April 23, 2024
Navigating On-Device AI Challenges & the LLM Revolution in Robotics
An invitation-only event that will gather a curated audience of 125 investors, founders, students, and academics in conversation about advances in AI models and the implications for training, inference, and robotics.
April 22, 2024
VC Behind the Scenes: Junior VCs Spill the Tea
Come hear from current and past Fellows about how the E14 VC Fellows program has given them the real inside scoop on being an investor and being a founder. Plus, E14 Managing Partners, Calvin and Habib, will share their transition from operators to investors, offering insights they've picked up along the journey.
March 26, 2024
Coffee Chat with Bonsai Robotics
Join us for a stimulating morning coffee chat hosted by MIT Alum Tyler Niday, Co-founder And CEO at Bonsai Robotics, on topic of vision-based automation in adverse environments.
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March 20, 2024
MIT Community Brunch
As Nvidia's GTC conference gears up its AI engines, we're inviting the MIT community (here for the conference and those local in San Jose) to join us for a brunch. Let's geek out together over a cup of coffee and a bite to eat before diving back into the world of innovation at GTC. Hosted by E14 Fund, the MIT-affiliated venture fund, with thanks to our co-organizer Exa.ai.
March 14, 2024
π Day Happy Hour | San Francisco
We are excited to bring the MIT Alumni Founder and AI community together over pies, pizzas, and more. Let's toast to π!
March 14, 2024
π Day Happy Hour | Menlo Park
We are excited to bring the MIT Alumni Founder and AI community together over pies, pizzas, and more. Let's toast to π!
March 14, 2024
π Day Happy Hour | NYC
We are excited to bring the MIT Alumni Founder and AI community together over pies, pizzas, and more. Let's toast to π!
March 14, 2024
π Day Happy Hour | Boston
We are excited to bring the MIT Alumni Founder and AI community together over pies, pizzas, and more. Let's toast to π!
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March 13, 2024
E14 Lunch Series: Robotics X Space
Calling all MIT graduate students and postdocs with a passion for space or robotics: Join us for an engaging conversation on the transformative potential of robotics in the space industry.
February 21, 2024
E14 Lunch Series: Robotics X Healthcare
Calling all MIT graduate students and postdocs with a passion for healthcare or robotics: Join us for an engaging conversation on the transformative potential of robotics in the healthcare industry.
February 19, 2024
Plateau x E14 Dinner
The PLATEAU workshop explores topics at the intersection of PL and HCI. You're invited to join us for an evening of human-human interaction over a relaxed dinner conversation.
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February 7, 2024
ICML Paper Mixer
Join us for a insightful night and discover what other folks have been working on for ICML or discuss your own work!
February 1, 2024
Beyond the Lab: Building & Leading your Starting Team
E14 Founders Mariana Matus (Biobot), Mok Oh (Foundation), Rony Kubat (Tulip), and Tristan Swedish (Ubicept) will share their personal stories and practical advice on building and leading a startup team, from selecting co-founders to making those crucial early hires.
February 1, 2024
IAP Venture Mixer
Join us for a venture mixer following our IAP presentation "Building and Leading Your Starting Team"
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January 31, 2024
Navigating Startup Boards: How to Be an Effective Board Member
A special IAP, session for MIT faculty featuring Ray Stata.
January 25, 2024
MIT Alumni Mixer - Puget Sound
Join us for a fun night of shuffleboard, drinks and networking with fellow venture-minded MIT Alumni! Hosted by E14 with the MIT Club of Puget Sound, MIT AI Conference, and MIT Alumni Startup Network.
December 14, 2023
MIT @ NeurIPS
Join us at NeurIPS for a cozy MIT community dinner. Let's toast to our fantastic community and connect with MIT AI researchers and founders! With thanks to our co-organizer Metaphor Systems.
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December 12, 2023
E14 Venture Mixer
Join us for a casual mixer to connect with MIT current and aspiring founders and to toast the incredible community we're a part of. This year also signifies a special occasion - the 10th anniversary of the E14 Fund. We'd be delighted to have you celebrate this milestone with us.
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November 29, 2023
E14 Dinner: Celebrating 10 Years of MIT Startup Innovation
A special celebration marking 10 Years of E14
