Kendall Square Association

Watch our 2-minute Annual Meeting Celebration highlight reel, and you’ll see that community is at the root of what makes Kendall Square special! The energy in the room was palpable, so much so that we can’t quite put it into words. Our video will give you a glimpse of what you might have missed, including our panel led by Lee McGuire with Fiona Mack and Benedetto Marelli, Founders’ Award winners– Sangeeta Bhatia and Michal Preminger, and our keynote speaker, Massachusetts Institute of Technology President Sally Kornbluth! You can see the video, President Kornbluth’s keynote, and lots of photos on our blog: https://lnkd.in/dMwmPj4d

Kendall Square's leaders are committed to leading in #AI development + implementation. Secretary Yvonne Hao of Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) kicked off this week's #KendallConversation enthusiastically sharing that "working together, we can do hard things." Our panelists Gabriela Torres Vives from Æthos, Namrata Sengupta, Ph.D. from Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, David Berlin of C10 Labs, Aaron Weis of Google, and Soundararajan Srinivasan of Microsoft shared their thoughts on how Kendall leads by collectively building our AI community responsibly, ethically, inclusively, and impactfully. Read our top ten takeaways from this #KendallConversation here: https://lnkd.in/epYeWnKp

Exciting days here in Kendall Square with the launch of Liquid AI. Congratulations to Ramin Hasani (pictured), Daniela Rus and the whole AI team. With investment from Steve Pagliuca and more, this sustainable, explainable, and flexible product is launched and will make an impact across the globe. Learn more: https://www.liquid.ai/ and in this article by Globe's Aaron Pressman: https://lnkd.in/e6B_txuZ. Thank you John Werner for an excellent launch event and VIP Dinner!

Thank you Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard for being a such a source of inspiration for the Kendall community over the past 20 years! We are lucky to have you here. #BroadInstitute #Broadat20

Innovation Without Borders, our final social impact event of 2024 LabCentral, was both timely and important. Here’s a glimpse of what I took away from the inspiring conversation. But first a huge thank you to our incredible panelists: Julien L. Pham, MD, MPH, Heike Keilhack, Avak Kahvejian, Jonathan Thon, Ph.D., and Noor Jailkhani for such a thought-provoking and impactful dialogue. Thank you to our sponsors Bayer and Revvity for their commitment to social impact! The journey of immigrant innovators is one of extraordinary resilience and groundbreaking impact. Immigrants have long been at the forefront of innovation, bringing fresh perspectives, a beginners mindset, unique experiences, a third culture approach and an indomitable spirit to the world of science, technology, and entrepreneurship. Their paths are often filled with uncertainty, but it is their ability to adapt, persevere, and envision new possibilities that propels them to success. For many immigrant innovators, the journey begins with leaving behind the familiar—family, culture, and language—to embrace the unknown. They bring with them not only the desire for a better life but also ideas and ambitions that can reshape entire industries. Along the way, they navigate complex systems, face societal barriers, and, at times, overcome a sense of not belonging. Yet, if you’ve come this far, it’s because you are meant to be here. Every challenge you’ve faced has strengthened your resolve. Each step forward represents a triumph. From some of the world’s most successful tech founders to pioneering scientists and social entrepreneurs, immigrant innovators have redefined what’s possible by leveraging their diverse backgrounds to create lasting change. With a commitment to paying it forward which truly embodies the spirit of giving back and lifting others as they advance in their journeys. Their journey is marked by collaboration, creativity, a focus on community and a refusal to accept limits. They build bridges between cultures, foster inclusive environments, and use their talents to solve problems that benefit us all. If you are an immigrant innovator, know that you belong not just in this space but in leading it. Your story matters, your contributions are essential, and your journey is far from over. Your presence here today is a testament to your strength, vision, and potential. Keep moving forward, because the world needs your ideas, your leadership, and your unique perspective. If you’ve gotten this far, it's not by accident—it's because you were meant to be here. #SocialImpact #DiversePerspectives #Belonging #Innovation #Community #ThirdCulture 3CC | Third Culture Capital

Check out some of the projects we've completed in partnership with Eversource Energy to reduce our carbon footprint at Osborn Triangle!

Kendall Square is a community, and an innovation ecosystem thanks to the people who connect and convene us. Alongside our Founders' Award, we were thrilled to recognize Alexander Cheung , Director of CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center)'s Venture Café Cambridge and Shazia Mir, Community and Social Impact Strategist at LabCentral, who are exceptional connectors and conveners--thank you for all you do to build a better today for the people of Kendall and a better future for all! Pictured here with Denyse Medlenka

We had an incredible time attending the Kendall Square Association's Annual Meeting, a celebration of innovation, the people behind it, and the impact we are having on the planet. Massachusetts Institute of Technology President Sally Kornbluth discussed MIT's Climate Project, emphasizing the urgency to take action on this existential challenge. 🌍 As Benedetto Marelli wisely stated "be bold in addressing climate change." A big congratulations to Sangeeta Bhatia and Michal Preminger, honored with the KSA's inaugural Founders Award! They exemplify the true spirit of Kendall Square—caring, purpose-driven leaders who bring people and organizations together to tackle the hardest challenges, benefiting humanity today and for generations to come. 🌟 Part of the TEL team was able to assist, including the newest members of the team, Chetna Rohilla and Gaia Rebai. Let’s keep working together to create a sustainable future, harnessing the power of innovation and collaboration for real impact. #KendallSquare #InnovationForImpact #SustainableFuture #TechForGood #TEL Bulfinch Jacobs Draper Siena Construction Mispro CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) City of Cambridge

Housing is essential, and here in MA we need more housing. I’m happy to serve as a co-chair of the statewide coalition Our Massachusetts: Homes for a Thriving Massachusetts alongside JD Chesloff John F. Fish Kendalle Burlin O'Connell, Esq. and other leaders across the state. MA is a leader in life science, climate tech, and innovation of all kinds to improve the human condition. To hold and even lengthen our lead, we need more housing. We need to work together to build 200,000 homes in MA by 2030 to ensure MA is a vibrant, welcoming place. Let’s embrace the challenge. Learn more about Our Massachusetts here: https://lnkd.in/ejdNbV-P. See all co-chairs here: https://lnkd.in/eFDb7Y4e Thank you Jon Chesto for sharing this initiative: https://lnkd.in/ekhTYTeC

The KSA was thrilled to award the inaugural Founders' Award to Sangeeta Bhatia, MD, PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor and co-founder of multiple life science companies, director of the Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine, and leader of the Bhatia Lab at MIT where she and her colleagues are making a real impact on people by engineering micro and nanotechnologies that address complex human health challenges from cancer to liver disease. Thank you Sangeeta for being a prolific inventor, pathmaker, and advocate for diversity in STEM, and for being a teacher, mentor, and role model.  Launching companies that improve human health and demonstrating her commitment to diversity and to the advancement of science, Sangeeta embodies the Kendall Square spirit. We celebrate Sangeeta for carrying the Kendall Square spirit through the MIT Faculty Founders' Initiative, and far, far beyond.