Inspiring Fireside Chats For Tomorrow's Leaders

Introducing Richi Innovation Camp Boston Talks: an inspiring series of live fireside chats customized for ambitious high school students. Boston Talks is a great way to experience the engaging learning that awaits participants at Richi Innovation Camp. Join us for an enthralling sequence of fireside chats as we venture into Boston's Innovation Ecosystem, guided by the insights of our passionate host, Javier Prieto.

Javier Prieto is a Partner at Terralpe Group and Chief Operating Officer at The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values at MIT. Javier's experience spans the investment and education sectors, where he spearheaded the strategic growth of a multi-campus Business school in Mexico. With a deep-seated commitment to human development through education, nature, and visual arts, Javier's global education, including studies in Mexico, Australia, and the United States, has inspired him to create documentaries shedding light on the lessons of multiculturalism. Through his passion for fostering connections and facilitating discussions, Javier constantly strives to create a better world.

“As a facilitator at Richi Innovation Camp, I was thrilled that this program encourages early conversations with teenagers about ethics, values, and leadership. My interactions with RIC's participants were nothing short of wonderful, and I was deeply impressed by the high quality of the students. It's heartening to see the next generation actively interested in these important topics.

PREVIOUS TALKS

The Future of Work | April 10th 2024

Do you ever think about your professional future or what professions will be like in the upcoming years?

Join us next for a fireside chat on "The Future of Work" with Gary A. Bolles, author of the “The Next Rules of Work” and Christine Hsieh, entrepreneur in residence at MIT. 

Get ready for an eye-opening conversation that will leave you feeling empowered and excited about the endless possibilities that lie ahead in your future career.

Whether you're dreaming of becoming a coder, a scientist, an artist, or anything in between, this session is for you.

Is Artificial Intelligence shaping our world for better or worse?

Join our engaging fireside chat with Diego Villegas as we explore the fascinating topic of AI. Our expert speakers will shed light on the ethical considerations that arise from its implementation and discuss the following topics:

  • The current role of AI in our daily lives, from voice assistants to social media algorithms

  • How AI is transforming industries and creating new ones

  • The potential for AI to solve some of the world's most pressing problems

  • The risks associated with the unchecked development of AI

Through this fireside chat, you will gain:

  • a deeper understanding of the present and future of AI,

  • the opportunities and challenges it presents,

  • and what it means for society as a whole.

We are all circling moments that define our lives. The more we sit still, the harder it gets to move. Once an important scientist said: objects in motion tend to stay in motion. As leaders, motion is key to identifying possibilities, opening doors, moving ideas, and telling stories. Balancing motion is what defines our lives. Through this fireside chat, Rodrigo Teles will explore:

  • what motivates a leader to trigger action,

  • what it means to pursue a vision,

  • what is the meaning of risk when driven by a vision, and

  • how to balance human connections.

and you will gain:

  • valuable insights into the qualities and values that make a great leader

  • how to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with pursuing a vision with integrity and purpose.