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SUMMARY:The Future of AI\, a presentation at Northern Michigan Startup Week
DESCRIPTION:Deterministic AI explained: how structured inputs and new tools are reshaping software for today’s startup builders\n\n\nAI is moving fast – are you moving with it? \nJoin us for an advanced\, insight-packed session with Justin Gauthier\, Lead Developer at brightly\, as he explores deterministic AI inputs and the emerging developments reshaping how software is built. \nThis is not an “AI 101” session. It’s for builders\, tinkerers\, and founders who are already experimenting with AI — and want to go deeper. \nIn This Session\, We’ll Explore: \n\nWhat deterministic inputs mean in practical application\nHow structured prompting and tooling increase AI reliability and processing power\nThe shift from simple prompting to AI-assisted software creation\nHow developers are using AI to rapidly prototype apps\, reverse-engineer complex systems\, and integrate AI into desktop workflows\nWhat these advancements mean for startups building today\n\nIf you’re: \n\nA startup founder looking to embed AI into your product\nA developer experimenting with next-gen tools\nA technically curious operator or product thinker\nOr simply someone who wants to understand what’s actually happening beneath the AI hype cycle\n\nThis session will stretch your thinking and spark ideas about how AI can meaningfully accelerate your work. \nLight refreshments will be available. \nAbout 20Fathoms \nBased in Traverse City\, 20Fathoms is a nonprofit organization and the hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in Northwest Michigan. The 20Fathoms team works with entrepreneurs of all stages and industries\, and also offers specialized services to meet the unique needs of technology-focused startups. Programs include startup education\, business coaching\, TCNewTech pitch competitions\, access to capital\, a vibrant coworking space\, and general resources and support. For more information visit: https://20fathoms.org/
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/the-future-of-ai-a-presentation-at-northern-michigan-startup-week/
LOCATION:20Fathoms\, 10850 E. Traverse Hwy\, Ste. 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Northern MIchigan Startup Week,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Women in Tech Meetup\, a special Northern Michigan Startup Week edition
DESCRIPTION:Women in Tech special edition: real stories\, honest insights\, and powerful connections during Northern Michigan Startup Week\n\n\nJoin us for a special Northern Michigan Startup Week edition of Women in Tech — our monthly gathering focused on connection\, community\, and growing together in tech. \nThis month\, we’re spotlighting the incredible women already in our ecosystem. We’ll feature a candid panel of Women in Tech regulars — including career changers\, founders\, technologists\, and leaders — sharing honest stories about building in Northern Michigan: the pivots\, the risks\, the breakthroughs\, and the lessons learned. \nAfter the panel conversation\, we’ll open the floor for informal networking. Whether you’re looking for a collaborator\, a client\, a sounding board\, or simply a friend who “gets it\,” this is your space. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nReal conversations about careers and startups\nInsight from women actively building in tech\nA welcoming\, low-pressure environment\nA mix of returning faces and brand-new attendees\nStudents encouraged and welcome\n\nWomen in Tech is intentionally casual and easy to drop into. Some attendees work in deeply technical roles; others are adjacent to tech or exploring the field for the first time. What connects us is curiosity\, ambition\, and a desire to support one another. \nThis event is free and open to all who identify with and support women in tech. Registration is encouraged to ensure seating\, but walk-ins are welcome. \nCome for the conversation. Stay for the community. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nAbout 20Fathoms \nBased in Traverse City\, 20Fathoms is a nonprofit organization and the hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in Northwest Michigan. The 20Fathoms team works with entrepreneurs of all stages and industries\, and also offers specialized services to meet the unique needs of technology-focused startups. Programs include startup education\, business coaching\, TCNewTech pitch competitions\, access to capital\, a vibrant coworking space\, and general resources and support. For more information visit: https://20fathoms.org/ \n 
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/women-in-tech-meetup-a-special-northern-michigan-startup-week-edition/
LOCATION:Tank Space on 8th\, 1110 East Eighth Street\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49686\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Northern MIchigan Startup Week,Women in Tech Meetup
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SUMMARY:Northern Michigan Startup Week Wrap Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate NMSW on Old Mission Peninsula with food\, drinks\, and one last toast to Northern Michigan innovation\n\n\nWe built.\nWe pitched.\nWe learned.\nWe connected. \nNow? We celebrate! \nJoin us for the official close of Northern Michigan Startup Week — a laid-back\, joy-filled gathering at Seven Hills on the Old Mission Peninsula\, surrounded by cherry orchards\, vineyards\, and the views that make this region so special. \nThere’s no formal program.\nNo panels.\nNo pitches. \nJust good people\, good food\, good drinks — and a chance to exhale after a big week. \nWhether you’re heading back downstate\, back to your office\, or straight into weekend mode\, this is your moment to: \n\nToast the founders who took bold swings\nSwap final business cards and solidify new connections\nSoak in the beauty of Northern Michigan’s creative and entrepreneurial community\nCelebrate what we’re building together\n\nWe’ll have food\, drinks\, and a few fun surprises to send you into the weekend on a high note. The first 50 attendees will receive a 20Fathoms beanie! \nStartup Week ends the way it should: together. \nAbout 20Fathoms \nBased in Traverse City\, 20Fathoms is a nonprofit organization and the hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in Northwest Michigan. The 20Fathoms team works with entrepreneurs of all stages and industries\, and also offers specialized services to meet the unique needs of technology-focused startups. Programs include startup education\, business coaching\, TCNewTech pitch competitions\, access to capital\, a vibrant coworking space\, and general resources and support. For more information visit: https://20fathoms.org/
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/northern-michigan-startup-week-wrap-party/
LOCATION:Seven Hills\, 13795 Seven Hills Road\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49686\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Northern MIchigan Startup Week
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