Hello!
I'm Sara Filipcic
I help mission-driven technology companies secure high-level institutional partnerships and unlock public-interest capital.From early conversations to funded pilots, I design the strategy that makes governments, foundations, universities, and global platforms say YES.My focus is ethical, human-centered technology - especially AI and digital health systems that directly impact children, families, and public ecosystems.Selective 3-6 month engagements.
Institutional Strategy & Partnership Architecture
For mission-driven technology companies navigating governments, foundations, and global platforms.I work in 3–6 month engagements to:
1) Clarify target institutional partners
2) Design institution-ready offers (pilots, research, programs)
3) Build credibility stacks
4) Structure partnership pathways
5) Move strategic conversations toward pilots or fundingBest for: AI, digital health, sustainability, public-interest tech.
Keynotes & Executive Briefings
I translate emerging research on human–machine relationships into strategic insight for leadership teams and global platforms.For conferences, leadership teams, and global platforms navigating AI and human impact.Topics include:
1) Human–machine relationships & child development
2) Responsible AI and family-facing technology
3) Cross-cultural perspectives (U.S. -Asia - Europe)
4) Institutional readiness in emerging techInquiries: Conferences, policy forums, executive teams.
AI Safety & Human-Centered Frameworks
For AI and robotics teams building systems that shape human behavior.I help translate ethical intent into operational design frameworks:
1) Developmental and behavioral risk mapping
2) Human-centered evaluation structures
3) Institutional alignment for responsible deployment
4) Pre-standards readinessBest for companies building AI systems that directly impact children, families, or public ecosystems.
Selected Platforms & Recognition
- 8+ years building 0→1 ventures (product, positioning, monetization)
- Founder, Techstars-backed | StartEd EdTech Accelerator
- Designed institutional partnership pipelines across UN-adjacent and public-interest ecosystems
- Collaborations with Harvard, Yale, UNICEF
- Mentor @ Harvard Intro to Entrepreneurship | BIRD Incubator
- WEF Health Tech Pitch Winner
- St. Gallen Symposium - Leader of Tomorrow
- AI for Social Impact Leader of the Year (Women in AI)