Community Calendar

This annual gala honors and celebrates the innovators who are helping fuel Minnesota’s technology-enabled ecosystem.

Twin Cities Startup Week (TCSW) is Minnesota’s premier startup festival, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, corporate innovators, and entrepreneurial support organizations to build meaningful connections and drive real impact. TCSW is more than an event—it’s a movement focused on accelerating Minnesota’s most promising startups and strengthening the region’s innovation ecosystem. Each year, TCSW serves as a platform for founders, government leaders, corporations, foundations, educational institutions, and startup hubs to collaborate and create opportunities that propel startups forward. Through curated content, strategic networking, and investor matchmaking, the week fosters an environment where entrepreneurs can access the resources, mentorship, and funding needed to scale their businesses. In 2025, TCSW is evolving to create an even more streamlined and high-impact experience. Focused on founder-driven content, curated industry tracks, and expanded networking opportunities, this year’s event will provide startups with direct access to investors, potential customers, and strategic partners all within a more connected and accessible format. Twin Cities Startup Week is owned and operated by The Beta Group, a Minneapolis-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to growing and supporting Minnesota’s startup ecosystem.

Join MnTech and your colleagues in the tech industry for casual networking & craft drinks! This free event is organized by the Minnesota Technology Association to encourage networking among peers and build community.

Tech Talent is MnTech’s annual conference that looks at the current state -and future of- tech talent in the state of Minnesota. Minnesota’s top industry leaders, policy influencers, educators, and staffing organizations gather to learn, share, and find solutions for the roadblocks in workforce development.

Join Women Leading in Technology (WLiT) for another engaging session of learning and connecting.

Join MnTech and your colleagues in the tech industry for casual networking & craft drinks! This free event is organized by the Minnesota Technology Association to encourage networking among peers and build community.

Like our past show and tell events, we're going to keep it casual and low-key. Share what you've been working on with a show-and-tell! We start our events with breakout rooms so people have a more comfortable opportunity to introduce and get to know each other. If you have a project that's difficult to present, try preparing it on CodePen or CodeSandbox so we can more easily get it up and running and see the source. Please reach out to JavaScriptMN on Twitter, our Slack team, or our Meetup page to let us know if you have something to share. Otherwise, join us and share on the spot! We will email the Zoom link (and share in Discord) on the day-of. Please let us know if you have any questions, or would like to show something off! --- Ongoing agenda: 6:00 - Zoom link opens, Announcements 6:15-6:30 - Breakout rooms with small groups to introduce and get to know each other. 6:30 - 8: Lightning talks, demos, conversations. It's always a great event, hope to see you there!

Silicon Prairie Friday Open Office Hours are now LIVE on ZOOM! Held EVERY FRIDAY morning from 9:30 to 11:30 AM (central)

RSVP to see the Zoom Meeting Details

Can't make it? Watch a recent presentation here:

https://vimeo.com/506243666

Agenda: The first hour is “ask us anything” topics usually include: Small Business, Tech Startups, Financial Securities, Software Security, Blockchain, or Investment Crowdfunding. Even if you don’t ever become a customer of ours – we want to be a resource for you!

The second hour is an Investment Crowdfunding 101 we have a PowerPoint presentation that covers how to raise money for small businesses using Investment Crowdfunding. We cover fundraising options, the Investment Crowdfunding laws/ regulations, the process, dollar amounts, timelines, costs, pitfalls, and best practices.

We’ve been hosting Open Office Hours in-person for YEARS now, and now we’re delighted to share our experience and knowledge with our broader community. Friday at 9:30 is your chance to catch up with us and/or pick our brains, ask gritty questions, or just share what’s new with you!

As always, feel free to connect with us on Linkedin as well! Hope to catch-up soon!

Silicon Prairie Friday Open Office Hours are now LIVE on ZOOM! Held EVERY FRIDAY morning from 9:30 to 11:30 AM (central)

RSVP to see the Zoom Meeting Details

Can't make it? Watch a recent presentation here:

https://vimeo.com/506243666

Agenda: The first hour is “ask us anything” topics usually include: Small Business, Tech Startups, Financial Securities, Software Security, Blockchain, or Investment Crowdfunding. Even if you don’t ever become a customer of ours – we want to be a resource for you!

The second hour is an Investment Crowdfunding 101 we have a PowerPoint presentation that covers how to raise money for small businesses using Investment Crowdfunding. We cover fundraising options, the Investment Crowdfunding laws/ regulations, the process, dollar amounts, timelines, costs, pitfalls, and best practices.

We’ve been hosting Open Office Hours in-person for YEARS now, and now we’re delighted to share our experience and knowledge with our broader community. Friday at 9:30 is your chance to catch up with us and/or pick our brains, ask gritty questions, or just share what’s new with you!

As always, feel free to connect with us on Linkedin as well! Hope to catch-up soon!

Silicon Prairie Friday Open Office Hours are now LIVE on ZOOM! Held EVERY FRIDAY morning from 9:30 to 11:30 AM (central)

RSVP to see the Zoom Meeting Details

Can't make it? Watch a recent presentation here:

https://vimeo.com/506243666

Agenda: The first hour is “ask us anything” topics usually include: Small Business, Tech Startups, Financial Securities, Software Security, Blockchain, or Investment Crowdfunding. Even if you don’t ever become a customer of ours – we want to be a resource for you!

The second hour is an Investment Crowdfunding 101 we have a PowerPoint presentation that covers how to raise money for small businesses using Investment Crowdfunding. We cover fundraising options, the Investment Crowdfunding laws/ regulations, the process, dollar amounts, timelines, costs, pitfalls, and best practices.

We’ve been hosting Open Office Hours in-person for YEARS now, and now we’re delighted to share our experience and knowledge with our broader community. Friday at 9:30 is your chance to catch up with us and/or pick our brains, ask gritty questions, or just share what’s new with you!

As always, feel free to connect with us on Linkedin as well! Hope to catch-up soon!

Machine Learning, AI, Deep Learning, Neural Networks etc are the future of how insightful decisions will be made and how businesses will compete in the marketplace. These skills are becoming MANDATORY if you want to lead in the next decade. There is a lot to read on these topics. I have led a large Big Data team that also dived into Machine Learning by implementing few ML solutions. Few of us are planning to work in group settings to dive into Machine Learning by taking online classes like Udacity's Machine Learning and AI Nanodegrees and by doing group projects. We will like to meet during the evenings and weekends based on our collective availability. We will also explore use cases with publicly available data that present interesting business cases. We are looking for like-minded people who are passionate about learning by doing.

Agenda:

Share tips, tricks, notes, industry stories/insights and help each other to move forward in learning Machine Learning content. This is designed to support active members for all to move forward.

All coursework is selected from Udacity.com online learning towards growing Machine Learning foundation and skills.

Pre-requisite courses for Machine Learning Nanodegree:

These courses are FREE

1. Introduction to Python Programming

2. Intro to Descriptive Statistics

3. Intro to Inferential Statistics

4. Linear Algebra Refresher Course

5. Intro to Machine Learning

Machine Learning Engineer Nanodegree (cost ~$200/month)

Additional FREE Udacity.com coursework considerations:

• Machine Learning (by Georgia Tech, C57641)

• Machine Learning: Unsupervised Learning (by Georgia Tech, C57641)

Members and team progress maintained in Google Spreadsheet

Machine Learning, AI, Deep Learning, Neural Networks etc are the future of how insightful decisions will be made and how businesses will compete in the marketplace. These skills are becoming MANDATORY if you want to lead in the next decade. There is a lot to read on these topics. I have led a large Big Data team that also dived into Machine Learning by implementing few ML solutions. Few of us are planning to work in group settings to dive into Machine Learning by taking online classes like Udacity's Machine Learning and AI Nanodegrees and by doing group projects. We will like to meet during the evenings and weekends based on our collective availability. We will also explore use cases with publicly available data that present interesting business cases. We are looking for like-minded people who are passionate about learning by doing.

Agenda:

Share tips, tricks, notes, industry stories/insights and help each other to move forward in learning Machine Learning content. This is designed to support active members for all to move forward.

All coursework is selected from Udacity.com online learning towards growing Machine Learning foundation and skills.

Pre-requisite courses for Machine Learning Nanodegree:

These courses are FREE

1. Introduction to Python Programming

2. Intro to Descriptive Statistics

3. Intro to Inferential Statistics

4. Linear Algebra Refresher Course

5. Intro to Machine Learning

Machine Learning Engineer Nanodegree (cost ~$200/month)

Additional FREE Udacity.com coursework considerations:

• Machine Learning (by Georgia Tech, C57641)

• Machine Learning: Unsupervised Learning (by Georgia Tech, C57641)

Members and team progress maintained in Google Spreadsheet

Machine Learning, AI, Deep Learning, Neural Networks etc are the future of how insightful decisions will be made and how businesses will compete in the marketplace. These skills are becoming MANDATORY if you want to lead in the next decade. There is a lot to read on these topics. I have led a large Big Data team that also dived into Machine Learning by implementing few ML solutions. Few of us are planning to work in group settings to dive into Machine Learning by taking online classes like Udacity's Machine Learning and AI Nanodegrees and by doing group projects. We will like to meet during the evenings and weekends based on our collective availability. We will also explore use cases with publicly available data that present interesting business cases. We are looking for like-minded people who are passionate about learning by doing.

Agenda:

Share tips, tricks, notes, industry stories/insights and help each other to move forward in learning Machine Learning content. This is designed to support active members for all to move forward.

All coursework is selected from Udacity.com online learning towards growing Machine Learning foundation and skills.

Pre-requisite courses for Machine Learning Nanodegree:

These courses are FREE

1. Introduction to Python Programming

2. Intro to Descriptive Statistics

3. Intro to Inferential Statistics

4. Linear Algebra Refresher Course

5. Intro to Machine Learning

Machine Learning Engineer Nanodegree (cost ~$200/month)

Additional FREE Udacity.com coursework considerations:

• Machine Learning (by Georgia Tech, C57641)

• Machine Learning: Unsupervised Learning (by Georgia Tech, C57641)

Members and team progress maintained in Google Spreadsheet

LegalCORPS conducts regularly scheduled free brief advice business law clinics, where participants can receive up to 30 minutes of guidance or the opportunity to ask questions on transactional business law matters. We have four different types of clinics available: general business law, intellectual property law, nonprofit law, and clinics for small business landlords. With both virtual and in-person options available, there is sure to be a space to suit your needs. Please visit our Events Calendar to view Brief Advice Clinics (BAC).

Bootstrappers Breakfast is currently virtual in the MidWest. We will send out a link for attendance to those that RSVP.

For first time attendees. The breakfast starts at 8:30 am Central and ends at 10:00am. This breakfast is for early stage--even white board--companies that are interested in learning from those that have been there. It's a chance to compare notes on operational, development, and business issues with peers.

The MidWest Bootstrappers Breakfast is moderated by Sean Murphy, founder of the Bootstrappers Breakfasts (https://www.bootstrappersbreakfast.com). Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or thinking about starting something from your garage, come on out for a great conversation.

We ask that everyone turn their camera on to make the meeting a little friendlier.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just thinking about starting something, expect nice people, good advice, and great conversation.

Bootstrappers Breakfast is currently virtual in the MidWest. We will send out a link for attendance to those that RSVP.

For first time attendees. The breakfast starts at 8:30 am Central and ends at 10:00am. This breakfast is for early stage--even white board--companies that are interested in learning from those that have been there. It's a chance to compare notes on operational, development, and business issues with peers.

The MidWest Bootstrappers Breakfast is moderated by Sean Murphy, founder of the Bootstrappers Breakfasts (https://www.bootstrappersbreakfast.com). Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or thinking about starting something from your garage, come on out for a great conversation.

We ask that everyone turn their camera on to make the meeting a little friendlier.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just thinking about starting something, expect nice people, good advice, and great conversation.

We are interested in discussing algorithms of most any kind. If you have an algorithm or related topic you want to discuss, come and hang out with us!

The topics we have discussed: artificial intelligence, automata, category theory, and math & computer science olympiad exercises.

Ideally, attendees would post a comment before the date of the event with a topic they can discuss. Potential attendees might want to know what people at this event are interested in, and they want to see that the event is alive and well.

If no topics are posted, then we can generate topics to discuss at the next meetup.

Discord server for the group, if you're interested: https://discord.gg/wx5S7YJSkU

Parking is ~$1.50/hr on Saturday at the CREAM cafe half a block east of Dunn Brothers.

We are interested in discussing algorithms of most any kind. If you have an algorithm or related topic you want to discuss, come and hang out with us!

The topics we have discussed: artificial intelligence, automata, category theory, and math & computer science olympiad exercises.

Ideally, attendees would post a comment before the date of the event with a topic they can discuss. Potential attendees might want to know what people at this event are interested in, and they want to see that the event is alive and well.

If no topics are posted, then we can generate topics to discuss at the next meetup.

Discord server for the group, if you're interested: https://discord.gg/wx5S7YJSkU

Parking is ~$1.50/hr on Saturday at the CREAM cafe half a block east of Dunn Brothers.

We are interested in discussing algorithms of most any kind. If you have an algorithm or related topic you want to discuss, come and hang out with us!

The topics we have discussed: artificial intelligence, automata, category theory, and math & computer science olympiad exercises.

Ideally, attendees would post a comment before the date of the event with a topic they can discuss. Potential attendees might want to know what people at this event are interested in, and they want to see that the event is alive and well.

If no topics are posted, then we can generate topics to discuss at the next meetup.

Discord server for the group, if you're interested: https://discord.gg/wx5S7YJSkU

Parking is ~$1.50/hr on Saturday at the CREAM cafe half a block east of Dunn Brothers.

We are interested in discussing algorithms of most any kind. If you have an algorithm or related topic you want to discuss, come and hang out with us!

The topics we have discussed: artificial intelligence, automata, category theory, and math & computer science olympiad exercises.

Ideally, attendees would post a comment before the date of the event with a topic they can discuss. Potential attendees might want to know what people at this event are interested in, and they want to see that the event is alive and well.

If no topics are posted, then we can generate topics to discuss at the next meetup.

Discord server for the group, if you're interested: https://discord.gg/wx5S7YJSkU

Parking is ~$1.50/hr on Saturday at the CREAM cafe half a block east of Dunn Brothers.

Like our past show and tell events, we're going to keep it casual and low-key. Share what you've been working on with a show-and-tell! We start our events with breakout rooms so people have a more comfortable opportunity to introduce and get to know each other.

If you have a project that's difficult to present, try preparing it on CodePen or CodeSandbox so we can more easily get it up and running and see the source. Please reach out to JavaScriptMN on Twitter, our Slack team, or our Meetup page to let us know if you have something to share. Otherwise, join us and share on the spot!

We will email the Zoom link (and share in Discord) on the day-of. Please let us know if you have any questions, or would like to show something off!

Ongoing agenda:

6:00 - Zoom link opens, Announcements

6:15-6:30 - Breakout rooms with small groups to introduce and get to know each other.

6:30 - 8: Lightning talks, demos, conversations.

It's always a great event, hope to see you there!

Like our past show and tell events, we're going to keep it casual and low-key. Share what you've been working on with a show-and-tell! We start our events with breakout rooms so people have a more comfortable opportunity to introduce and get to know each other.

If you have a project that's difficult to present, try preparing it on CodePen or CodeSandbox so we can more easily get it up and running and see the source. Please reach out to JavaScriptMN on Twitter, our Slack team, or our Meetup page to let us know if you have something to share. Otherwise, join us and share on the spot!

We will email the Zoom link (and share in Discord) on the day-of. Please let us know if you have any questions, or would like to show something off!

Ongoing agenda:

6:00 - Zoom link opens, Announcements

6:15-6:30 - Breakout rooms with small groups to introduce and get to know each other.

6:30 - 8: Lightning talks, demos, conversations.

It's always a great event, hope to see you there!

Like our past show and tell events, we're going to keep it casual and low-key. Share what you've been working on with a show-and-tell! We start our events with breakout rooms so people have a more comfortable opportunity to introduce and get to know each other.

If you have a project that's difficult to present, try preparing it on CodePen or CodeSandbox so we can more easily get it up and running and see the source. Please reach out to JavaScriptMN on Twitter, our Slack team, or our Meetup page to let us know if you have something to share. Otherwise, join us and share on the spot!

We will email the Zoom link (and share in Discord) on the day-of. Please let us know if you have any questions, or would like to show something off!

Ongoing agenda:

6:00 - Zoom link opens, Announcements

6:15-6:30 - Breakout rooms with small groups to introduce and get to know each other.

6:30 - 8: Lightning talks, demos, conversations.

It's always a great event, hope to see you there!

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs award non-dilutive funding to small businesses to enable them to develop a technology and chart a path toward it’s commercialization.

The session is an opportunity for you to ask questions about the SBIR/STTR Programs and how to apply the knowledge gained in our MNSBIR, Inc. and SBIR/STTR Overview.

This FREE session is offered on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

**Welcome to CyberConnect: Virtual Career Networking for Cybersecurity Professionals!** Are you a cybersecurity specialist, IT security expert, or ethical hacker looking to take the next step in your career, expand your professional network, or explore new job opportunities? CyberConnect is a dynamic virtual networking event designed to connect cybersecurity professionals with employers, industry experts, mentors, and peers to help you succeed in the critical and fast-paced field of cybersecurity. **Event Details:** **Time:** 4 - 6 pm (Local Time) **Venue:** Virtual (RSVP on this [platform](https://events.tao.ai/pod/cyber.specialists.club/cont-pu2wlhti0luw) to access the event) **Why Attend CyberConnect?** **Career Opportunities:** Discover exclusive job openings and career paths in cybersecurity, including roles in network security, incident response, risk management, and more. **Networking:** Connect with fellow cybersecurity professionals, recruiters, and industry leaders who can offer valuable advice, mentorship, and partnership opportunities. **Supportive Community:** Join a community of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to protecting digital infrastructure and shaping the future of information security. **How to Participate:** **Register**: Create your profile and set up your preferences on our platform. **RSVP for the Event:** Secure your spot to access job listings, networking opportunities, and expert-led discussions. **Engage:** Participate in group discussions, share your experiences, and build meaningful connections with fellow cybersecurity professionals. For Cybersecurity Professionals at All Levels: Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned expert, CyberConnect offers the resources, opportunities, and connections you need to thrive. **Invite Your Network:** Know a cybersecurity professional or someone looking to break into the field? Share this event and help them access new opportunities, expand their network, and connect with industry leaders. #CyberCareers, #CyberSecurity, #InfoSec, #CyberNetworking, #CyberProfessionals, #NetworkSecurity, #EthicalHacking, #CyberJobs, #CyberIndustry, #CyberTalent, #CareerInCyber, #TechCareers, #DigitalSecurity, #CyberLeadership, #CyberOpportunities, #SecurityJobs, #CyberGrowth, #TechInnovation, #RiskManagement, #CyberCommunity

AnalyticsCLUB JobExpo is created to promote virtual, happy, and healthy hiring within the Data Analytics Community. The signature program from Analytics.CLUB would attract 150,000 global participants(About 6k recruiters and 150k global seekers). To learn more, read JobExpo FAQ at https://tao.ai/jobexpo/faq. The Process: Create an account on https://analytics.club Visit https://analytics.club/jobexpo and register your interest 5-7 days before the event, JobExpo will communicate with everyone to complete the signup process(register as a job seeker, recruiter or partner, if not already completed) 3-5 days before the event, JobExpo will communicate with everyone about the process 1-3 days before the event, JobExpo will communicate with everyone about approving the potential matches On suggested timeslots(transmitted via JobExpo communication) all the subscriber will come to JobExpo site and interact withing the right groups/chat sessions to take job conversation forward After JobExpo, all subscribers are encouraged to provide feedback so that TAO.ai could enhance the personal experience for all the subscribers. * Please note JobExpo always value your time and ensures you never have to wait unless JobExpo has identified a match for you. Why it Matters? Best industry hirings are done with the power of networking and reference. JobExpo uses the power of skill connectivity and an identical profile portfolio to connect similar candidates to relevant opportunities. JobExpo brings relationships and connection back into hiring. Takeaways? We expect the event to: 1. Create interesting conversations 2. Improve access to local talent and local opportunities 3. Provide a venue to promote effective hiring 4. Connect professionals with other seekers so they could collaborate and improve their search 5. Discover what some of the top businesses are looking for in a talent 6. Educate recruiters and job seekers about top trends and hiring skills that are trendy and rising. About JobExpo JobExpo is World's largest open community talent platform that is built on the TAO.ai Talent Analytics Artificial Intelligence platform to bring virtual career events to various communities around the World. JobExpo event currently powers more than 2 million communities around the globe. About TAO.ai TAO.ai is created out of a need from AnalyticsWeek. In the age when Artificial Intelligence is synonymized with losing jobs, AnalyticsWeek's vast community started demanding an Artificial Intelligence that could help people find employment, live better professional life and enjoy a healthy, happy, and growth centered life. TAO.ai currently powers several large internet communities and assisting people in living healthy and happy.

**Welcome to Researchers Hub: Virtual Job & Networking Event for Researchers!** Are you a professional working in research, development, or consulting? **Researchers Hub is** the ideal virtual networking event for researchers involved in R&D, engineering, architectural services, and environmental consulting. This event offers a platform to explore exciting career opportunities, connect with experts, and expand your professional network in research and innovation. **Event Details:** * **Time:** 4-6 pm (Local Time) * **Venue:** Virtual. RSVP [here](https://events.tao.ai/pod/researchers.club/cont-6wmav4fgzzha). No separate link is required. * **Hosted by:** No Worker Left Behind (NWLB) **Why Attend Researchers Hub?** * **Explore Career Opportunities:** Access a wide range of job openings in R&D, engineering, architectural services, and environmental consulting across various industries. * **Network with Peers:** Connect with recruiters, hiring managers, and professionals in research and consulting roles who are looking for skilled talent. * **Career Development:** Gain valuable insights into advancing your research career, from innovative techniques to transitioning between industries. **How to Participate:** 1. **Register:** Create your profile and complete your settings on this platform. 2. **RSVP for the Event:** Secure your spot to access job listings and network with professionals in research and consulting. 3. **Engage with the Community:** Join discussions, share your research experiences, and connect with other researchers and industry leaders. **For Research Professionals:** Whether you’re a researcher, engineer, architect, or environmental consultant, **Researchers Hub provides** the networking and resources you need to succeed in your field. **Invite Your Network:** Know someone working in research or consulting? Share **Researchers Hub**with them to help expand their professional network and career opportunities in R&D, engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. **Tags:** #ResearchJobs, #RDJobs, #EngineeringCareers, #ArchitecturalServices, #EnvironmentalConsulting, #ResearchConnect, #ResearchNetworking, #InnovationCareers, #EngineeringJobs, #SustainableArchitecture, #ConsultingJobs, #ResearchProfessionals, #RDOpportunities, #EnvironmentalCareers, #CareerInResearch, #RDHiring, #JobFairResearch, #VirtualJobFair, #CareerInConsulting, #ResearchAndDevelopment

The Undiagnosed Hackathon, hosted by Wilhelm Foundation in collaboration with Mayo Clinic will take place September 21-23, 2025 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. The Undiagnosed Hackathon’s main event will occur on September 22-23, with pre-activities and a welcome dinner kicking off the experience on September 21 and a concluding Rare Disease Symposium held on September 24. This event brings together a world-wide community of individuals—clinicians, bioinformaticians, molecular biologists, scientists, developers, AI specialists, and more—to solve complex cases for people living with undiagnosed conditions. As a collaborator, you would play a key role in solving cases and may act as a participant representative to provide their medical history and advocate on their behalf.

Join us for The Summer Atlassian Scoop! We’ll share the latest product updates from the Atlassian team, cool off with ice cream, and roll the dice in a custom Atlassian-themed version of a classic board game. Come for the news, stay for the fun, and connect with fellow Atlassian users in your community! About the Event Thanks again to our friends at Improving for hosting us! Please plan to arrive between 5:30PM and 6:00PM—we’re starting a bit later to allow folks more time to commute and manage the construction craze. We’ll be slinging ice cream (and beverages as usual), review a few news items from Atlassian, and hanging out over a jumbo-sized Atlassian-themed version of a classic board game. It should be a great time! 🧐🎩💰 Registration is Required: All attendees must preregister for this IN PERSON event. For those who follow us on Meetup, register at this link so we have an accurate headcount for seating, food, and beverages: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-minneapolis-twin-cities-presents-the-summer-atlassian-scoop-news-games-amp-ice-cream/ Parking, Transit, and Venue Notes: This venue is across the street from the Diamonds Coffee Shoppe/the Thorp Building in Northeast Minneapolis. Parking is available onsite behind the building. Enter the lot off of Central Ave and head to the right of the building, toward toward Sociable Cider Werks. Look for the Atlassian Community signage at the back door. Follow the signs and Atlassian flags as you head down the long hallway to the event space. Biking? Awesome! There are several designated bikeways as you head to Improving, as well as bike lanes along Central Ave. Check out Minneapolis biking info here and public transit options here. The Improving space is formerly Object Partners, Inc. — just in case this rings a bell to any registrants!

Overview Software isn’t just built differently today—it’s being rethought from the ground up thanks to AI. In this session, Rich Blaalid will share how his teams are embedding AI across the software development lifecycle—from product discovery to delivery—and how customer expectations are shifting as a result. You’ll hear firsthand examples of where AI is speeding up development, unlocking new value, and changing the role of the product manager itself. Whether you’re exploring AI for the first time or looking to deepen its role in your process, this is your chance to see what’s working on the front lines.

Agenda

• 2:00pm - 2:30pm: Arrival and networking
• 2:30pm - 2:45pm: Announcements and round-room introductions
• 2:45pm - 3:30pm: Featured presentation by Rich Blaalid, AI Is Changing How Software Gets Built—and What Customers Expect
• 3:30pm - 4:00pm: Your impromptu discussion topics
• 4:00pm onwards: Continued networking at Monster Brewing

Meet Our Featured Speaker Rich Blaalid – Strategic Product and Technology Leader

Rich is a seasoned product executive with experience in engineering and AI integration. He’s worked across startups and large organizations to align modern development practices with emerging AI capabilities—helping teams ship faster, smarter, and with greater alignment to user needs.

Sponsors This event is sponsored by Lab651 & Recursive Awesome

Organizers This event is part of the community interest groups series at Applied AI, where community members power sessions for niche interest areas through the Applied AI platform.

This event is organized and hosted by Cameron Gross, John DeBauche, and Beth-Alison Berggren.

Want to host your own community group? Reach out to team@appliedai.mn to learn more!

Wild AI Meetup: 3rd Monday Monthly at Headflyer Brewing Tame the raw potential of AI alongside fellow innovators. Enjoy a 40 min social, 20 mins of fire talks by passionate innovators, and 1 hour of networking post talks. RSVP now!

Event Agenda: 6:00 PM: Arrival, mingling, and drinks.

6:40 - 7:00 PM: Speaker sessions begin. Speaker Approach: No slides, just concise, high-level introductions. Speakers will share who they are, what they are working on, and why it matters in five minutes or less. The goal is to spark curiosity and set the stage for meaningful conversations during the networking hour.

7:00 - 8:00 pm: Open networking, offering attendees the chance to connect directly with speakers and fellow innovators.

Interested in being a Speaker? Contact jake@attentio.ai

Spotlight Organization: CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Featuring:

• Brent Terhaar
• Kelly Rousar
• Courtney Trelstad, CPA, MBT, MAcc
• Julie Helms
• Paul Carlson, CPA

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Let’s bring together the minds shaping the future of healthcare! Join us for real conversations, real connections, and real impact.

4:30 PM — Welcome, Networking & Open Conversations

Healthcare innovation doesn't happen in a vacuum. It's powered by behind-the-scenes experts in strategy, funding, compliance, and operations. That’s why we’re launching a monthly Spotlight Series to highlight these unsung heroes and foster authentic community connections.

What to Expect

• High-impact, curated conversations with industry leaders
• 5-minute rapid-fire insights from our featured guests
• Open-format networking with healthcare changemakers

Who Should Attend? If you're working at the intersection of healthcare and innovation, this is for you: ✔️ Entrepreneurs & Startup Founders ✔️ Investors & Funders ✔️ Legal & Compliance Professionals ✔️ Healthcare Execs & Operators ✔️ Academics & Researchers ✔️ Consultants & Ecosystem Builders

Whether you're an early bird or an evening go-getter, we've got you covered—this rotating series will alternate between morning coffees and brewery meetups each month.

📍 This month’s event is proudly sponsored by CLA.

Come join the tribe and be part of the conversations shaping the future of healthcare.