about us

Welcome to InnovationBoston, the Hub for Cross-Sector Collaboration.
A powerful movement is taking shape in Boston, where government, private industry, academia, and non-profits converge to drive innovation. InnovationBoston is a dynamic community of innovators, visionaries, and disruptors coming together to break through entrenched systems and launch industry-changing ideas. This network is exclusively comprised of innovation leaders from large enterprises, government agencies, universities, and mission-driven organizations.

Why Boston?

Boston is a global leader in technology, life sciences, finance, and higher education—making it the perfect environment for this bold initiative. With its world-renowned universities, cutting-edge research institutions, thriving startup ecosystem, and major corporate presence, Boston is uniquely positioned to foster collaboration between sectors. This is more than a network—it’s a transformative force bringing together the city’s brightest minds to redefine innovation.
Driving Disruption Through Collaboration
As industries navigate rapid technological shifts, InnovationBoston is here to tackle the most pressing questions:

How are large organizations driving external innovation?
Which strategies lead to real breakthroughs?
What innovation frameworks create lasting impact?

Intimate Events, Powerful Impact

At the heart of InnovationBoston are curated gatherings—exclusive events where corporate innovators, researchers, and startups connect to share insights and success stories. These sessions foster genuine relationships, uncover new collaboration opportunities, and challenge conventional approaches to innovation.
This is the place for those who want to do more than observe change—they want to lead it. Join us and shape the future of your industry in one of the world’s most innovative cities.
Be Part of the Future
Join InnovationBoston, where leaders across sectors unite to revolutionize how we approach external innovation. Whether you’re a corporate executive, government leader, academic pioneer, or non-profit visionary, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Boston is ready for its next great innovation movement. Are you?

Corporate/Startup Partnerships: Maximizing Success

Innovation Boston brings together John J. Kelly, Head of Generative AI at BAE Systems, and JD Geiger, Chief Commercial Officer at StackAI, for a dynamic conversation on building high-impact corporate–startup partnerships.

They’ll share how BAE Systems and StackAI are working together to accelerate the deployment of tailored Generative AI capabilities—covering lessons on collaboration, integration, and scaling innovation within complex organizations. Attendees will gain practical insights into how large enterprises and startups can align effectively to unlock the full potential of emerging technologies.

Location: 53 State Street, 28th Floor, Boston, MA
Date: Oct 15, 2025; 5:30-8 pm

John J. Kelly

Head of Generative AI, BAE Systems
John Kelly is the Head of Generative AI for the $8B BAE Systems ES Sector. His responsibilities include the rapid yet responsible adotion and deployment of Generative AI technoologies to revolutionize how BAE Systems ES works. John previously held th role of Director of Innovation for BAE Systems, and is a former Senior Intelligence Office with the Defense Intelligence Agency. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engneering from Northeastern University, and a Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering from The George Washington University.
JD Geiger

Chief Commercial Officer, Stack AI
JD Geiger is a seasoned enterprise leader with over 15 years of experience driving revenue growth and go-to-market strategy in the enterprise AI and cybersecurity sectors. Currently serving as Chief Commerical Officer at StackAI, JD plays a pivotal role in helping organizations rapidly build and deploy secure AI agents through a no-code platform. StackAI recently raised $16M in Series A funding and now powers over 1 million AI agents across Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, healthcare systems, universities, and government agencies. JD holds a Communications Degree from the University of California.

Previous Events

Corporate + Startup Partnerships

We’re diving into corporate-startup partnerships with an expert panel discussion!

Our inaugural event will feature innovation executives from leading banks alongside a startup founder, offering valuable insights into successful collaborations.This is a great opportunity to: