AI CONNEX

Are you curious about how tech startups and traditional businesses can complement each other for fast growth? Join us for The Innovation Advantage: Startups, AI, and the Future of McKinney’s Business Community! ?? When: December 3rd, 2024 ?? Where: Encore Wire Employee Center – 910 Elm Street, McKinney ??? Register using link in the comments Are you ready to explore how McKinney is shaping the future of business through innovation and technology? This must-attend event will highlight how startups and cutting-edge technologies like AI are driving economic growth and putting McKinney on the global innovation map. ???? What to expect: ?? Insights into the McKinney Economic Development Corporation’s award-winning Innovation Fund, supporting tech-focused entrepreneurialism. ? A spotlight on Plug and Play, a global leader in startup support, and how their McKinney office is accelerating the local innovation ecosystem. ? A dynamic panel discussion featuring McKinney-based startups, AI experts, and forward-thinking business leaders. Featured participants include: Donna Wood, CoServ Michael Kowski, McKinney Economic Development Corporation Kevin Parakkattu, Plug and Play Tech Center Melanie Williamson, Plug and Play Tech Center Adam McAbee, StadiumDrop Joshua Stone, Book.io Jennifer Denham, Aloha Marcus Cooksey, DUKE.AI Bryan Plaster, Intelligage John Rattan, The Body Shop Collision Repair Stan Golubchik, ContraForce Dan Sinawat, AI CONNEX Nick James, WhitegloveAI And more … Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the role of innovation in McKinney's growth, this event is your chance to connect with industry pioneers and learn how our community is embracing the future. Don't miss it! #InnovationAdvantage #McKinneyChamber #McKinneyEDC #EconomicGrowth #AI #Startups #PlugandPlay

?? ANNOUNCING OUR MOST ANTICIPATED EVENT OF THE YEAR ?? VC ARENA: AI & COMPUTER VISION We’re excited to partner with one of the biggest early stage VC firms - Legendary Ventures to transform the startup and VC landscape in North Texas. This is your opportunity to engage with VCs from all over the US, industry leaders, and be part of an event where innovation meets opportunity. Thank you to Computer Visionaries.AI for assembling top experts in AI and Computer Vision to make this event truly impactful. ?? Dec 10th (Tue) from 6-9pm ??? 3090 Nowitzki Way, STE 300, Dallas, TX 75219 ?? Be ready for a major announcement that will define the future of AI, investment, and entrepreneurship in our region. ?? LIMITED SEATS 100 TICKETS Register now: https://lu.ma/imn2qezk #VCArena #AIInnovation #ComputerVision #NorthTexasStartups #DFWTech #VentureCapital #TechLeadership #AICommunity #StartupGrowth #LegendaryVentures #HuschBlackwell

Last night's Investor reception was incredible!?? Investors and founders came together at the Hall Arts Hotel for an evening full of energy, big ideas, and meaningful connections. The stage is now set, and the excitement is at an all-time high. Today’s the day. It’s World Championship time! ?? See you at Gilley’s Dallas—doors open at 4:00 PM. #CodeLaunch #CodeLaunchWorldChampionship #pitchcompetition

Congratulations to the pitch competition winner, SpringAI, for winning the $10,000 award! ?? All the startup speeches were terrific! We had an amazing turnout tonight; thanks to everyone who enjoyed the night with us!! Let’s keep engaging as a community and grow with AI. #AIMcKinney #Startup #PitchCompetition #Innovation

After the panel, we enjoyed some live music, networked, congratulated the AI Hackathon winners, and learned about the goals of the startups. Next, we have pitch speeches! ?? There is so much to experience tonight! #AI #AIMcKinney #Innovation

What a great night! After the opening speech and our keynote speaker, we are so ready for the Women in AI panel! #AI #AIMckinney #Innovation Intelligage Credit Union of Texas

We are so excited and ready to start! Come join us to network, learn and celebrate! ??? We will be here from 5-9pm. McKinney Economic Development Corporation #AI #McKinney #InnovationHub #Network #Innovation

????? What a day! From morning storms to sunshine – the weather is perfect now, and we’re ready to roll! ??? A huge THANK YOU to SPR Consultech for providing us with a luxury command center at the Lucid Private Offices today. ???? It’s been the perfect base to get everything prepped and ready to go! ?? Let’s make it an amazing day ahead! ???? Join us at AI in McKinney today from 5-9pm at District 121! AI CONNEX AI Venture House Intelligage McKinney Economic Development Corporation #ReadyToGo #AIEvent #Teamwork #ThankYouSPR #LuxuryCommandCenter #LucidOffice #InnovationHub #PerfectWeather #AILeadership ????

?? Good Morning, North Texas! ?? Are you ready for AI in McKinney today? ?? I’m thrilled to announce our judges for the Startup Pitch Competition! ???? What an incredible group of leaders I respect both personally and professionally. And trust me, they’re not going to make it too easy for the startups! ?? Come support these brilliant entrepreneurs and find out who will take home over $10K in prizes ?? courtesy of AI Venture House! Meet our Judges: ?? Rick Echevarria – Former VP, Intel & Commission Member, International Olympic Committee ???♂? Kevin J. Scott – Chief Technology Officer, PGA of America ?? Sameer Ranjan – Managing Partner, AI Venture House ?? Brandon Nguyen – Investor & VC, Plug and Play Let’s see who rises to the challenge! ??? Check out the competing startups: ???? Retail AI Agent - Intelligage ?? AI Stylist & AI Studio - Spring AI ?? AI Mock Interview & Recruiting - ResumeGuru.IO ?? Realtor Automation - RealtorBots ? AI Plant Care Partner - LeafLink (high school founders) #StartupPitch #AIinMcKinney #InnovationLeaders #Entrepreneurship #AIStartups #TechEvents #McKinneyInnovates #PitchCompetition #AIExcellence ???? McKinney Economic Development Corporation

?? A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors ?? Your support makes this AI in McKinney event possible! ???? We’re just 1 DAY AWAY from the biggest family & business-friendly AI Show in North Texas! ?? ?? Register today and don’t miss the chance to explore: ?? AI Solutions for Business - AI CONNEX ???? Retail AI Agent - Intelligage ?? AI Stylist & AI Studio - Spring AI ?? Cool AR/VR & Gaming - Nexrage Studios Custom Software ?? AI-Powered Enterprise Security - Aiden Technologies, Inc. ?? Innovative Media Production - PF Media ?? Mercenary Robotics - Mckinney Steam Academy ?? Startup Banking, Auto, Home Loans - Credit Union of Texas Supported by: McKinney Economic Development Corporation ?? Discover their Innovation Fund offering $50K - $500K ?? to help fuel the next unicorn! ??? AI Venture House Empowering Startups for Success - Strategy, Growth and Funding Get ready to experience the coolest AI solutions that are shaping the future! ??? #AIShowcase #InnovationForAll #AIFuture #NorthTexasEvents #TechForFamilies #AIInBusiness #GamingTech #EnterpriseSecurity #InnovationUnleashed #CountdownToAI ?? #McKinneyInnovation #FuelTheFuture #InnovationFund #StartupSupport #NextUnicorn #Entrepreneurship #TechFunding #TexasStartups #AIandBeyond