Monday, November 16, 2009

What is Tech Connect?

Tech Connect is a student-sponsored networking event at Boston University's School of Management. The event is designed to bring together Boston-area executives that work in the Technology Sector with MBA students and Professors that are focused on Technology in the academic setting.

While enjoying casual conversation over complimentary appetizers and cocktails, both sides have a chance to learn from the experiences of the other. This unique event allows professionals to be exposed to the latest theories being taught in the classroom and gives students the ability to see how theories are applied everyday in the real world.

Executives also have the chance to submit questions for a Consulting Portion of the evening. Teams of students will ponder and research the questions in advance and will share their thoughts and findings during the event.

Consulting Portion of the Event

A unique aspect of the Tech Connect event is the ability to structure conversations with students around specific topics of interest to executives. We call this the Consulting Portion of the event!

When you register, you have the ability to submit a question for a team of students to ponder and research. At the event, there will be dedicated time for you and your team of students to discuss your question at length. Your team of students will tell you their take on your question and provide their perspective.

To see sample questions and answers from last year's event, please click here

Here are some additional sample questions from last year's event:



  • (From a major insurance provider) How are insurers reacting to the current market downtown and how is that affecting their catastrophe modeling needs?
  • (From a software company) Should a technology company like ours focus on selling technology or solutions?
  • (From an ERP provider) What is the impact of the US government stimulus package on the software industry? Who is expected to benefit the most?

Don't delay. Sign up today and have students start researching your questions now!