Kathleen has spent her career at the forefront of technology and innovation. Her current pursuits revolve around AI education, digital transformation, sustainable fashion and strategic organizational design in an AI driven world. In her role as Executive Director of the MIT Center for Collective Intelligence, Kathleen collaborates with a multidisciplinary research team on Supermind Design—a methodology for generating innovative ways to organize people and technology. She applies this expertise at MIT Open Learning, where she leads MIT Horizon, a learning platform that enables organizations to scale their training in AI and other emerging technologies. Kathleen is active in the innovation world. She is a venture partner at Good Growth Capital, a fund dedicated to supporting ambitious technology founders. Prior to that she played a pivotal role in successfully launching The Engine—a fund aimed at providing patient capital to tough tech ventures. Throughout her career, she has led global businesses across five continents. Roles include President, Technology Review; President, MIT Enterprise Forum; and co-founder and board member, Hubweek. Kathleen frequently speaks at global conferences, serves on the Eisenhower Fellowships selection committees, and mentors for MIT DesignX. Her work has earned her significant recognition, including being named to the Folio: 40 list of media industry leaders and one of Boston's Most Influential Women by the Women of the Harvard Club.
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