Future Makers Summit- TwentySix Ventures Official launch, MIT's student VC

Schedule

Wed Oct 22 2025 at 03:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

One Vanderbilt | New York, NY

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Join us Oct 22 at the Iconic One Vanderbilt tower for the Future Makers Summit, launching MIT’s first student-led VC: TwentySix Ventures.
About this Event

Future Makers Summit – Official Launch of TwentySix Ventures, MIT’s First Student-Run VC Fund

History is being made. On October 22nd at One Vanderbilt in NYC, we’re celebrating the launch of TwentySix Ventures, the first-ever venture capital fund created and run entirely by MIT students and researchers.

This isn’t just another event—it’s a milestone. We’re bringing together the brightest minds of our MIT MBA class, top global investors, and founders shaping the future of deep tech.

The day will feature:
Mind-blowing workshops (3–6 PM) with world-class speakers on careers, networking, mindset, and media.
🍸 Cocktail party (6–9 PM) with the coolest people in the ecosystem, from MIT innovators to leading VCs.
🌍 A world-renowned keynote speaker setting the tone for the future of technology.
🏆 The FutureMakers Pitch Competition Grand Final, where winners from eight semi-finals will pitch live on stage.

Come for the celebration. Stay for the history in the making.


Agenda

🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Your Network is Your Net Worth: How to Build a Network That Matters
Host: Adriaan Kolff

Info: Knowledge alone won’t define your future-your network will.

Serial entrepreneur and climate movement founder Adriaan Kolff shares how to build meaningful connections that open doors.

Through stories and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to:
- Approach people you admire with confidence
- Turn one connection into a hundred
- Transform relationships into lasting opportunities

Whether you’re introverted or extroverted, you’ll leave ready to grow the network that will shape your career and impact.


🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Lost, Found, and Thriving: A New Compass for Your Career
Host: Stephie Knopel

Info: We’ve all felt lost in our careers, unsure of the next step or stuck in decisions.
What if “being lost” could actually be your greatest advantage?

In this hands-on workshop, Stephie Knopel will guide you through a practical 6-stage framework (inspired by Search & Rescue teams) to:
- Recognize where you are when lostness shows up
- Reframe uncertainty into clarity
- Build a personal compass to navigate decisions with confidence

You’ll leave with tools you can apply immediately to turn confusion into momentum and craft a career path that truly fits you.


🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs
Host: Aryuna Merdygeeva

Info: What invisible stories are holding you back?
High-performance coach Aryuna Merdygeeva will help you uncover the beliefs that quietly limit your growth. In this interactive session, you’ll:
- Identify the beliefs that stop you from your vision
- Trace them back to their roots
- Learn how to reframe them through journaling and reflection
- Take small, consistent actions to rewrite your story

This isn’t just about mindset, it’s about building the courage and structure to step into the version of yourself you want to become.


🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Navigating the U.S. Media Landscape: From Headlines to Leverage
Host: Tamar Harel

Info: The U.S. business media can make or break a story.
Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur Tamar Harel will show you how the media really works—and how you can use it to amplify your voice and company. You’ll discover:
- How stories are chosen and framed
- How to position yourself and your startup for visibility
- How to turn media into a tool for influence and growth

You’ll walk away knowing how to take control of your narrative and leverage the press as a powerful ally.


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One Vanderbilt, 1 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, United States

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