INSI Industry Forum Virtual Fireside Chat
February 3, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Institute for Intelligent Networked Systems Industry Forum
Date: February 3, 2026
Time: 2:00–3:00 PM EST (11:00 AM–12:00 PM PST)
Format: Virtual Fireside Chat
Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/4xEKEjNvz5A?feature=share
Speaker:
Greg Waters
CEO & Co-Founder, MatrixSpace
Host:
Ted Werth
Executive in Residence, Institute for Intelligent Networked Systems
Northeastern University
About the Event
Join the Institute for Intelligent Networked Systems for an engaging Industry Forum fireside chat with Greg Waters, CEO and Co-Founder of MatrixSpace. Greg will share his journey from advanced technical research to launching a successful technology company, offering candid insights into commercialization, entrepreneurship, and translating innovation into real-world impact.
Designed for researchers working in Wireless IoT and intelligent networked systems—including faculty, postdoctoral scholars, PhD students, and graduate researchers—this session will explore what it takes to move ideas from the lab to the marketplace. Attendees will gain practical perspectives on spinouts, industry engagement, and the challenges and opportunities of building companies around deep technology.
Who Should Attend:
Researchers, students, and innovators interested in entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, and industry pathways for intelligent networked systems research.