Tech Power Players

Meet the 50+ most influential people in the region’s tech sector as determined by Boston Globe Business journalists. For the fifth annual list, we look at how local innovators can address the AI problems that Silicon Valley often ignores, and the key to boosting the state’s tech pipeline: higher education.

PERSPECTIVE

Slip slidin’ away on the Red Line

The MBTA ridership may be the ultimate tough crowd: fickle, long-suffering, and slow to forget, writes Globe reporter Spencer Buell. But the newest Red Line trains, which have been hitting the tracks in fits and starts since 2020, have some riders' cabooses sliding back and forth. 

CONNECTIONS

Going offline

Despite the many miles between Texas and Massachusetts, writer Mary Leach used technology to stay linked to her mom 24/7. When Leach wondered how she was doing, she could see if her mother was active on her online games and posting. Read how staying connected online became a lifeline between the two.

THE BIG DAY

This Hinge match wanted to get married and have kids. They didn’t care in what order.

Steve Kelly and Kelcey McGeown-Conron sat on a rock near the shore of South Dartmouth and talked. They had been dating for three months, they discussed career ambitions, having a family, and what grounds them. “Do we have similar values? Do we want to raise our kids the same way?” Steve recalls.

Apply to have your wedding featured in The Big Day. Read other couples’ love stories here.

LOVE LETTERS

Dating isn’t leading to real relationships, just dead ends
“’I’m almost 30 and have never been in a long-term relationship,” a writer shares. Meredith suggests some options, including asking a friend for a constructive opinion. 

Submit your relationship questions. And check out the Love Letters podcast here.

DINNER WITH CUPID

“I appreciate people who are spontaneous and suggest new things to try.” Will these two rally for a spontaneous second spot after their dinner? 
 

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