After selecting the founders, CEOs, investors, and other change-makers who comprise the 2026 Tech Power Players list, the Globe asked each of them to answer a question: What’s the most promising thing about the Boston tech scene right now?Their answers ranged from — no surprise — prowess in the exploding field of artificial intelligence, to a robust higher education landscape, to the strength and depth of the talent pool.Below are what 25 of this year’s honorees had to say about how the region’s innovation community shines.Some responses have been edited for style, clarity, and brevity.Dana Gerber can be reached at dana.gerber@globe.com. Follow her @danagerber6.
What’s the most promising thing about the Boston tech scene? Here’s what 25 Tech Power Players said. - The Boston Globe
Their answers ranged from prowess in the exploding field of artificial intelligence to the strength and depth of the talent pool.
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Boston's 2026 Tech Power Players highlight AI innovation, higher education, and talent pool as core regional strengths. Strong AI ecosystem and talent depth make Boston competitive for founders and capital, signaling ecosystem maturity IT leaders should monitor.
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