January 27th Meetup with Erika Knierim, Founders Law and TECHNĒ Chicago [Nerds Like Me]
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January 27th Meetup with Erika Knierim, Founders Law and TECHNĒ Chicago

Jan
27
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Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 • 7:15PM (CDT)
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The audience features AI/ML and Data Science leaders from AWS, AbbVie, and Figma, alongside full-stack builders and a Microsoft MVP.

Nerds Like Me – January Meetup

Welcome to our next gathering of AI, data, and product enthusiasts. Expect lively conversation, hands-on demos, and plenty of opportunities to grow your network.

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Event Details

  • Date: Tuesday, January 27
  • Time: 7:15 PM to 9:15 PM
  • Location: Highwood, IL (exact venue shared after you RSVP)

Featured Speaker: Erika Knierim

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Bio:
Erika Knierim is an emerging technology attorney with over 15 years of experience advising organizations ranging from global investment banks to multi-billion dollar tech startups. At Founders Law, she specialized in blockchain, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing startups - guiding clients on corporate formation, governance, capital raising, and regulatory compliance. Her work focuses on the legal and ethical implications of tokenization, AI-driven products, and quantum advancements, with an emphasis on fostering innovation while ensuring consumer protections. Beyond her legal practice, Erika draws on her leadership background in the arts to bring a creative, interdisciplinary perspective to the future of technology and trust.

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Discussion:
As AI moves deeper into consumer workflows, verifying identity becomes harder. This talk explores the complexities of digital identity, compliance, and trust in a machine-mediated world.

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Sponsorship: Founders Law

Thank you to Founders Law for sponsoring the event. Founders Law is the law firm built from the ground up to service founders, entrepreneurs, and dreamers. From incorporation to exit, Founders Law guides founders with genuine and practical advice.

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

Jonathan Shertok
Organizer, Nerds Like Me

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