Nerds Like Me – December 3rd Meetup

Welcome to our next gathering of AI, data, and product enthusiasts. Expect a lively conversation, practical insights, and plenty of opportunities to meet people building interesting things in the real world.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, December 3rd
• Time: 7:15 PM to 9:15 PM
• Location: Highwood, IL (exact venue shared after you RSVP). We always go to venues that either serve or allow food to be ordered in.

Featured Speaker: Phil Lazarus, VDC Manager at Turner Construction

Bio:
Phil Lazarus is VDC Manager at Turner Construction, where he leads digital delivery on some of the nation’s largest professional sports facilities. His career spans more than thirty years across architecture, construction, and digital transformation in the US, Asia, and the Middle East, with a portfolio that includes the O’Hare International Airport terminal program, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, and multiple NFL stadiums.

Discussion:
Phil has spent three decades learning what it actually takes to move organizations from legacy workflows into digital delivery. In this session, he shares lessons on earning trust with skeptical teams, building the credibility flywheel that sustains executive buy-in, and navigating the gap between buying technology and changing how people work. He will address AI’s emerging role with precision: what it can do today, what it cannot, and the mentorship gap that opens when automation removes the training ground for the next generation. The principles are drawn from construction but apply to any industry navigating the shift to digital and AI.

Sponsorship: HELP!

A single round of drinks, or even light snacks, goes a long way toward fueling conversation. If your company can underwrite refreshments, we’ll highlight their support in event remarks and follow-up communications. Reply to this message or DM Jonathan to explore options.

What You Can Do Now

1. RSVP – reserve your seat HERE
2. Subscribe for updates: https://nerdslikeme.dream.page
3. Complete your profile – we’ll use it in an upcoming session to spark deeper conversation.
4. Whitelist us – add [email protected] to your contacts so you never miss an invite!
5. Help spread the word – share this event with someone interested in digital transformation, AI adoption, or leadership through organizational change.

See you soon, both familiar faces and first-timers alike.

Jonathan Shertok
“The Nerd”