East Coast Technology & Entrepreneurship Council 

BCTEC on the East Coast offers one signature program each semester in both Boston and New York City that features speakers of interest to a wide variety of alumni working in related fields. Along with these formal events they also host several casual gatherings each year called “Tech on Tap” where alumni gather to network and meet. In addition,we partner with the Shea Center for Entrepreneurship each Fall for “TechTrek,” a program for BC students who ‘trek’ to New York and beyond to tour technology companies and meet with alumni.

 

Upcoming Events


Tech on Tap

Boston Tech on Tap Networking Event

WHEN: February 6

WHERE: JLL Boston, One Post Office Square, Suite 1100, Boston, Mass.

BCTEC invites you to join members of the tech community for a casual evening of networking and conversation at JLL Boston, located at One Post Office Square on Tuesday, February 6. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded alumni, share your insights and knowledge, exchange ideas, and make valuable new connections.

“Tech on Tap” is a regular series of informal gatherings throughout New York City and Boston Register early as space is limited. The cost is $25 per person and includes appetizers, wine, and beer.

 

 

Past Events


 

Tech on Tap

Boston Tech on Tap Networking Event

WHEN: June 21

WHERE: Avison Young, 200 State Street, 15th Floor, Boston, Mass.

Boston College Technology and Entrepreneurship Council (BCTEC) invited participants to join members of the tech community, local BC alumni, and friends for a casual night of networking and conversation.

 “Tech on Tap” is a regular series of informal gatherings presented by BCTEC and held throughout Boston and New York City.  


 

BCTEC Future of Work in Technology

BCTEC Future of Work in Technology

WHEN: Tuesday, February 7

WHERE: Avison Young, 200 State Street, 15th Floor, Boston, Mass.

Boston College Technology and Entrepreneurship Council (BCTEC) invited participants to join them for an evening of networking and conversation. Panelists included Mark Faggiano ’96, Founder and CEO of TaxJar, Caroline Chevalier ’03, SVP, Human Resources at Zenas BioPharma, and Ryan Burke ’96, CRO at Qatalog, on the future of work in technology. They shared how their organizations are reimagining a new kind of workplace culture and the new operating models they’ve implemented—many with success and some with failure.


 

NYC Tech on Tap Networking Night

WHEN: October 20, 2022
6:00 p.m. ET

WHERE: The Smith 55 3rd Avenue New York, N.Y.

Boston College Technology and Entrepreneurship Council (BCTEC) is excited to once again be able to host an in-person event in NYC. Join members of the BCTEC community for a casual night of networking and conversation.

 


 

Tech on Tap Networking Night

WHEN: June 29, 2022
6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Publicis Sapient
40 Water Street
Boston, Mass.

Kick off the summer with the Boston College Technology and Entrepreneurship Council (BCTEC) for a night of conversation and connections at Sapient. Fellow Entrepreneurial Eagles will be giving quick pitches of their startups, and everyone attending will get a chance to meet the group with informal networking before and after the pitches.


 

The WePay Story with Co-founder Bill Clerico '07

WHEN: Thursday, November 18, 2021

The Boston College Technology and Entrepreneurship Council (BCTEC) had an inspiring and personal conversation featuring Bill Clerico ‘07. Along with Richard Aberman ’07, Bill founded WePay, an early fintech pioneer, after graduating from BC and grew the company to over $100M in revenue. In 2017, J.P. Morgan Chase acquired WePay. Bill is now an active investor, board member, and advisor to entrepreneurs and early-stage technology companies.


 

The Future of Fintech in Your Everyday Life

WHEN
Thursday, April 29, 2021

If you could look into the crystal ball of the future of money, what would it show? Join the Boston College Technology and Entrepreneurship Council (BCTEC) for an online event around the future of money in the world of fintech. This event featured Kate Rooney '13, CNBC technology reporter, and Ryan Selkis '08, founder of Messari, an online database for the crypto industry.


 

Health Tech in 2021 and Beyond: Innovation, Opportunities, Challenges

Thursday, January 21

The Boston College Technology and Entrepreneurship Council (BCTEC) hosted an online event featuring Michael Pellini '87, managing partner of Section 32, a venture capital fund investing at the frontiers of technology, health care and life sciences, and Elizabeth O'Day '06, CEO and founder of Olaris, Inc., a precision medicine company. Together they explored emerging trends in health care, with special emphasis on the impact on the pandemic. Topics discussed include innovation in health care, emerging technologies, ways in which companies are bringing solutions to market faster, and the challenges and opportunities created with the acceleration of innovation.


 

BCTEC Presents: Managing Successfully Through Times of Crisis

October 14, 2020

The Boston College Technology and Entrepreneurship Council (BCTEC) is hosting an online event featuring Alan Trefler , founder and CEO of Pega, the leader in AI-powered cloud software for customer engagement. Alan will share how he has built a global powerhouse with an $8 billion market cap and more than 5000 employees serving the world’s biggest brands. He’ll also discuss how Pega has successfully navigated through these turbulent times while continuing to innovate and support its clients, employees, and community with empathy and excellence.


 

Virtual Tech on Tap: How Alumni are Powering BC Entrepreneurship

September 22, 2020

The Boston College Technology and Entrepreneurship Council (BCTEC) invites you to engage with three BC alumni who launched their own companies with funding help from SSC Venture Partners, a group of BC alumni who are paying it forward to empower BC alumni founders through seed stage venture fund investing. This online program will feature entrepreneurs in all stages of business development whose companies range from biodesign to real estate software to designer charcuterie. Breakout rooms featuring our presenters will take place after the presentation.

Presenters include Alex Lorestani ’09, PhD., co-founder and CEO of Geltor, a biodesign company, Gilli Rozynek, founder of Kured, a charcuterie business, and Branick Weix ’19, CEO of Aryeo, a real estate software platform. Miguel Galvez ’12, BCTEC Co-Chair and co-founder and president of NBD Nano, will serve as the moderator.



 

Virtual Tech on Tap: Navigating a Changing Tech Job Market

May 5, 2020

The Boston College Technology and Entrepreneurship Council (BCTEC) hosted a Tech on Tap online networking event that featured The Bowdoin Group's Paul Manning, managing director, software and technology, and Rachel Kohn, principal. Paul and Rachel gave an overview of the labor market in the innovation economy and the impact of COVID-19 on the tech job market. The presentation was followed by Q&A and some time to meet in small groups.

 

 

West Coast Technology & Entrepreneurship Council 

BCTEC on the West Coast gathers alumni across Silicon Valley together for industry-leading conversations twice a year. In addition to topical discussions with alumni leaders, there is an annual event in the Spring, “TechTrek” where BC students from the Shea Center for Entrepreneurship ‘trek’ to the West Coast to tour technology companies and meet with alumni at a yearly reception. Along with connecting Eagles in Northern California, the BCTEC community is growing its presence in the Silicon Beach area, hosting an annual event to gather Southern California alumni.