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AI Tinkerers Chicago July Meetup
๐ฅ July 23, 2024 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM ๐ฅ
Join us for the July 2024 AI Tinkerers - Chicago Meetup sponsored by Brex and Wilson Sonsini. This event is during Chicago Tech Week - you donโt want to miss it!
โ๏ธโ๏ธ Register above to join us for an evening of kick-ass demos and networking with other active builders. This is an event you do not want to miss!
What is AI Tinkerers?
AI Tinkerers is a meetup designed exclusively for practitioners who possess technical, machine learning, and entrepreneurial backgrounds and are actively building and working with foundation models, such as large language models (LLMs) and generative AI. If youโre deeply passionate about creating LLM-enabled applications, have hands-on experience in building such systems, and are eager to connect with like-minded individuals who share your level of commitment, then this group is the perfect fit for you. With AI Tinkerers meetups taking place in multiple cities, we cater to a dedicated community of practitioners.
Who is this for?
Weโre not โAI Enthusiastsโ, we are AI Tinkerers. And thereโs a difference. The core essence of AI Tinkerers lies in active collaboration surrounding early-stage discovery and innovation, which requires a high degree of experimentation, vulnerability, openness to sharing challenges and learnings, and collaboration among individuals with a shared level of expertise. This unique environment allows us to push the boundaries of whatโs possible with AI and LLMs while maintaining a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual support.
The goal here is to connect like-minded folks in the Chicago area who are actively building a more interesting future with LLMs. We canโt let the folks in Silicon Valley have all of the fun!
Tentative Schedule
- 5:30: Doors open
- 5:30 - 6: Networking
- 6 - 6:15: Sponsor Intros
- 6:15 - 6:45: Fireside chat with Dom Scandinaro (Cameo)
- 6:45 - 7:15: Dinner
- 7:15 - 7:45: Fireside chat with Michelangelo DโAgostino (Tegus)
- 7:45 - 8:30: Demos!
Demo Submission
We are actively looking for more demos! A demo is about five minutes in length and demonstrates a work in progress. Pitch decks are forbidden - we want to see your messy work in progress! Please use the โDemo Submission Formโ link at the top of the page to apply! We are actively looking for more presenters donโt be shy!
Photos from previous meetups
Sponsors
This event is generously sponsored by Drive Capital, Brex and Wilson Sonsini.
Drive Capital is the largest venture capital firm between the coasts, with $2.2B in assets under management. They invest in world-class founders building the next generation of market-defining companies, and have backed companies like Duolingo and Root Insurance.
Brex is the AI powered spend platform for companies of all sizes, from startups to enterprises. Brex allows companies to spend smarter with integrated corporate cards, expenses, travel, and payments in 100+ countries.
Wilson Sonsini is the premier law firm for technology pioneers. Wilson Sonsini has worked with technology trailblazers for over 60 years, and helps usher new and innovative companies through every stage of their business lifecycle.
Discord
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