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The "Nerds Like Me" community met with Mike Hyzy of CGI to discuss AI and product innovation, featuring OpenClaw. Sponsors provided drinks and appetizers.
"Nerds Like Me" hosted Mitch Masia, a Senior Software Engineer, for a discussion on AI, data, product, and the importance of code fundamentals, with sponsored drinks from Solving IT.
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.
The community gathered for an in-person evening featuring speaker Tom Greenhaw, who proposed an Ethical AI Benchmark for large language models. Sponsorship supported the conversation.
Nerds Like Me hosted Dr. Davis Schneiderman to discuss the Humanist Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, drawing on a Mellon-funded initiative, with support from Lake Forest College.
AI, data, and product professionals gathered for dinner and conversation featuring Mitch Masia, a senior software engineer, who discussed designing and building voice agents. Sponsors were acknowledged for underwriting refreshments.
Join us in Highwood, IL for the 2025–26 Nerds Like Me AI meetups—talks at 7:15 PM CDT including Mitch Masia (Sep 25, 2025; AI voice receptionist), Davis Schneiderman (Oct 15; AI ethics), Tom Greenhaw (Nov 4; fair, transparent AI), and more through Mar 19, 2026.
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AI, data, and product professionals gathered for networking and conversation. Matt Butler discussed AI-driven growth in digital advertising. Bonsai sponsored the event.
