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Greetings Applied AI community! A little more than and week ago we had our first, and certainly NOT our last "90 Minutes of AI Inspiration" event. At the event, we had 10 dynamic speakers with just 9 minutes to captivate, educate, and inspire with their cutting-edge AI projects, groundbreaking ideas, and game-changing tools that they use and find value in their daily lives. It was fast-paced, high-energy, and packed with insights. ?? Well, we've already started planning the next one! Are you up for the task? We'll be posting a form in the coming weeks, so be sure to follow us here on LinkedIn and join the Applied AI group at https://appliedai.mn Details will be coming in a few weeks on the exact date and location of our next one but in the meantime... THANK You to all of our speakers, sponsors, and those who helped make this evening one of our most well-attended Applied AI monthly events. Additionally, be on the lookout for videos from the event. Our own Adam Terlson was kind enough to record and share them with us. Subscribe to Applied AI on YouTube and you'll be the first to know. https://video.appliedai.mn We look forward to seeing you at a future event! Thank you again to all our presenters: * Eric Carr * Adam Terlson * Nam Le * Josh Braaten * Jimmy (She/Her) * Wesley Kisting * Mula N. * Lori Ryan * Jack Spirou * Adam Sellke And our sponsors: * Lab651 | Custom Software Development & Process * Recursive Awesome Thank you Natalia Dueholm for the photos! Molly Doyle Steven Peterson Allison Widmark Emily McCarthy Andy Carroll, MBA

?? Just published: Applied AI Weekly Issue #193! https://lnkd.in/dbTQySDc This week we're exploring the fascinating rise of agentic AI - the third wave of artificial intelligence that's poised to transform how we work. These autonomous AI agents can independently perform complex tasks and make decisions, representing a significant evolution from previous AI iterations. Other highlights from this week: ? China's rapid adoption of DeepSeek AI across sectors from automotive to law enforcement ? Google's $32B acquisition of Wiz to enhance cloud security with AI-powered solutions ? The ongoing debate around copyright in AI development ? New tools from OpenAI for businesses building AI agents We are also excited to announce our upcoming events: * MN Entrepreneur Kickoff (March 25) * TRASH TALKING: Applying AI and IoT to Refuse & Recycling * Spring 2025 Applied AI Conference in partnership with MinneAnalytics Looking forward to seeing many of you at these events as we continue exploring the practical applications of AI together. What aspects of agentic AI are you most excited about or concerned with? I'd love to hear your thoughts! #ArtificialIntelligence #AgenticAI #AIWeekly #TechInnovation #DigitalTransformation

ONE WEEK AWAY – join Applied AI at the 14th MNEN - Minnesota Entrepreneur Network Kick-off on Tuesday, March 25th at the University of St. Thomas! If you’re an entrepreneur, freelancer, startup worker, funder, or just curious about all the great things the MN tech and entrepreneur communities have to offer, this is a can’t miss event. ? The Entrepreneur Kick-off offers the opportunity to: ? ?? Create connections abound with leaders of startup accelerators and competitions, investors, Lifter Award recipients, other entrepreneurs and technologists, and many more ?? Learn more about latest technology applications from MN experts in multiple sectors ?? Gain insights into pathways to finance acquiring, growing and transitioning a company ?? Ignite marketing & sales approaches to build a scalable revenue machine ? From keynotes, to breakouts, to Ask Me Anything sessions with experts, covering topics like the entrepreneurial mindset, financing, technology, and founder insights, the agenda for this event is packed full with something for everyone. ? ?? Learn more and register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/gTiV4H3K ? Applied AI is incredibly proud to be among the organizations supporting our local community as a co-host for this event. We look forward to seeing you there for a day of knowledge sharing! ? #AppliedAI #MNTech #Entrepreneurship #technology #networking #techevents #startups Justin Grammens Emily McCarthy Allison Widmark Natalia Dueholm Andy Carroll, MBA Molly Doyle Lois Josefson Lori Ryan Josh Braaten Christopher Ebbert Rick Brimacomb Jeanette Dorazio John Haggerty BETA LaunchMN Brimacomb GREATER MSP Partnership

?? The new Applied AI website is LIVE! ?? If you haven't stopped by the website in a while, you should today! At Applied AI, we're on a mission to educate, connect, and inspire through AI. Our new site brings together all the ways you can engage with our growing AI community. Whether you’re looking to learn, network, or innovate, we’ve got something for you! We now have centralized all of our links in one place. https://appliedai.mn is the source ? ?? Podcast: Subscribe to Conversations on Applied AI for expert insights. ? ?? Newsletter: Stay ahead with AI trends & community updates. ? ?? YouTube Channel: Watch hands-on AI tutorials & industry talks. ? ?? Meetup Events: Join AI Innovator Labs & networking sessions. ? ?? Conference: Attend the premier Applied AI Conference in Minneapolis. ?? Check out our new site ?? https://appliedai.mn and explore all the ways you can be part of the AI movement! ?? Don’t forget to subscribe & follow! Let’s build the future of AI together. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AppliedAI #MachineLearning #TechCommunity #AIInnovation

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Hurry! The MN Entrepreneur Kickoff is coming up on March 25th. HUGE HUGE Thank you to Lois Josefson for all the dedication and hard work you continually put in every year for our community. You are a saint. Register today at: https://lnkd.in/dWQzi-r Lab651 | Custom Software Development & Process is once again a proud sponsor along with Applied AI as a co-host. Join us to: * Explore cutting-edge technologies * Learn directly from seasoned founders * Connect with key ecosystem supporters * Expand your network across Minnesota * Celebrate our inspiring Lifter Awardees If you are interested in getting involved with other business leaders, investors, and startups, this is an event you don't want to miss. ?? BONUS: All registered attendees receive a complimentary copy of "The Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage – The HIDDEN LOGIC That Unleashes Human Potential" and can meet internationally recognized author Gary Schoeniger. MNEN - Minnesota Entrepreneur Network

This week Justin Grammens had the pleasure of speaking with Jean Machart, MBA, a transformation executive shaping the future of digital and AI-driven businesses. Jean has led large-scale growth initiatives across Fortune 5 healthcare, Fortune 200 financial services, and beyond. She’s an AI entrepreneur in residence at Digital DX Ventures, a board member at Asbury Communities for Senior Living and HTEC, and the former COO of Children's Cancer Research Fund. With an MBA in IT from the Carlson School of Management and an executive education from Harvard Business School on Competing in the Age of AI, Jean brings incredible insights into how AI transforms industries. In this episode, we discuss: ?? The impact of AI across healthcare, finance, and beyond ?? Driving growth and transformation at scale ?? AI applications that are making a difference today ?? Lessons from Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick and Competing in the Age of AI by Marco Iansiti & Karim R. Lakhani If you’re passionate about AI and its role in business and society, you won’t want to miss this conversation! https://lnkd.in/g2puAZmM

Yes! Another amazing meetup tonight with Andrew Eklund. Level 200: Beyond Basic Use Cases of AI - How to Unlock Potential https://lnkd.in/gV2gaYMC We'll be back again in April! Be sure to join us then if you missed the event tonight. Subscribe to us on YouTube and you'll get the content when we post it. https://video.appliedai.mn Andy Carroll, MBA Molly Doyle Natalia Dueholm Allison Widmark Emily McCarthy Justin Grammens Thank you to Lab651 | Custom Software Development & Process / Recursive Awesome for hosting!

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THIS WEEK: Join us on Thursday as Andrew Eklund makes his return to the Applied AI Stage! This time, Andrew will be delivering a talk on Level 200: Beyond Basic Use Cases of AI. ?? Thursday, March 6th, 2025 ? 6pm - 8pm ?? Lab651 | Custom Software Development & Process ?? Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4hMJLlx We'll see you on Thursday to begin unlocking the next levels of utility and value you can leverage with your AI toolbelt. #AppliedAI #artificialintelligence #AI #professionaldevelopment #networking #MNTech #entrepreneurship #GenAI Justin Grammens Allison Widmark Emily McCarthy Steven Peterson Natalia Dueholm Molly Doyle Andy Carroll, MBA