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Nerds Like Me hosted an in-person meetup where David Etlinger discussed the inner workings of AI.
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Three months ago, Daniel Entin joined a Nerds Like Me meetup to learn AI tools for CPG strategy and met David Etlinger. Twice weekly at Entin’s house, they built an operating foundation: Power BI + MCP automation, a “virtual executive team,” deeper analytics, and launched ACVstrategy.com—accelerated by NLM community connections.
Nerds Like Me hosted a Spanish wine tasting event led by Carlos Hubner Arteta. Attendees explored wine production, regional differences, and pairing science.
The "Nerds Like Me" meetup featured Noam Davidoff discussing healthcare technology. Attendees enjoyed Potbelly sandwiches, cookies, and chips, sponsored by Davidoff.
Nerds Like Me hosted a pop-up hackathon where participants built and deployed modular AI agent skills, creating reusable components for complex systems.
Nerds Like Me hosted an in-person meetup featuring Mike Hyzy, VP at CGI, discussing AI, data, and product innovation, including OpenClaw. Drinks were sponsored by Parallax Futures.
"Nerds Like Me" hosted Mitch Masia, who discussed AI's impact on coding fundamentals. Solving IT sponsored the first round of drinks.
AI, data, and product enthusiasts gathered for a talk by Gino Bernardi on regaining digital control through open-source tools. ARCOA sponsored the initial drinks.
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The in-person gathering featured Erika Knierim, Founders Law, and TECHNĒ Chicago. Organizers included Jonathan Shertok.
AI, data, and product enthusiasts gathered for an in-person meeting featuring John K. Thompson from The Hackett Group who shared insights on enterprise AI practices. Sponsorship supported refreshments.
