Back Over the Border (Day 1/3) - Build your Ai Startup
Disclaimer:
Everything below is a mix of what I observed and heard during the event. The goal isn’t to pinpoint "who exactly said what," but to share (usually) an outsider's view and overall perspective on these industries. I’m not here to act as a definitive firsthand source—readers should do their own research. I hope this inspires you to attend events, explore new industries, and hear what leaders are presenting. These notes combine my observations with thoughts on how things could run smoother and how ideas connect (IMO). I’m not an expert, you know? Just hanging out in the room with them. Enjoy!Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Startups
Two weeks ago, I headed to Portland and enjoyed some great events on Ai. It was a bit spontaneous that I even went there, but the price is right, the distance isn’t bad, and the topics were prime for KT. All about Artificial Intelligence… the topic I wanna jump in and help teach to youth and kids. While in Portland at an event, I saw an advertisement for a 3 day intensive they’re hosting. Full of epic speeches and content - and free!! What the?? And even though there’s no such thing as a free lunch, I will give them my time if they give me theirs. I’m curious to learn more of what will be told to us and what others are looking to build. For me? Aiedu4youth.com :)
Why Attend: Ai is the most trending and popular topic lately - for good reason! It can control and help with A LOT. It can influence a lot, too. And myself, a wannabe influencer, I’m here to jump in and see what’s going on. My goal is to help educate kids in ways that are realistic and tuned into reality. I’m also a fan of nature, animals, food, peace, music, tranquility - so if we can turn Ai into an aid to make life more meaningful and purposeful and beautiful and full of safety and creativity and abundance and production… that’s is the goal, too. I’m here to work my best with what I’ve got. And build with the help of others.
Overall Event Review: Venue (/5), Food (/5), Speaker Content (/5), Networking (/5), Likeliness to Return (/5)
PHOTO COLLAGE & COMMENTARY
Bus Ride There:
the bus ride there was a little surprising and insane. The bus driver was not in a good mood when he arrived, so I gave him a spare donut I had. He was really happy after that.
Next, when we started driving, I saw that he was either playing some sorta of driving game on his phone… while driving, or watching a livestream of it. I’m not sure how it was being pulled off.
But he didn’t stay playing the game for too long. Instead, he ate my donut.
Then, about halfway through the ride he started taking personal calls and talking about gardening tips with a woman. But before that, he called someone and left a message saying the left turn signal light was broken, so hope that can get fixed.
When he first took this call, I thought he was talking to a supervisor making small talk, but it appears to be someone he even talks with gardens and refridgerators with. You know… doesn’t sound work related.
But, you want a happy driver, right? Focused, awake, in a good mood. They have your life in their hands.
Makes me think robot drivers won’t be bad in the future, too. Once we perfect that. But the priorities are a little crazy. Of course.
I like the idea of distributing food - especialyl organic food, more.
On my wait for the bus, I saw a super sketchy van drive by. I may not have thought it were sketchy back a year or so ago. But these days I’ve been more aware of little signs and now they stand out.
It said local delivery of food, but all the windows were painted. Even their website was off because it had so many spirals and lately everyone is learning how spirals are symbols for taking advantage of kids.
I am so upset about all of this and I think many people would be!! I think its happening that everyone is starting to learn about this and speaking up and sharing things online.
It’s just surreal and so sad and a huge problem to help with. So when you see stuff in real life, you’re just like “what the heck is going on??” Enough is enough. It’s time to help.
There is so much need for love and change and hope and resolution in this world!!!
not just profiting off of the word “love” without truly showing it. I just see the word “love” on billboards all the time sold alongside things. But I feel its so rare to experience.
Overall Event Review Elaborated:
Venue: /5 -
Food: /5 -
Speaker Content /5 -
Networking /5 -
Likeliness to Return /5 -
Until next time, I wish you the motivation and success to search for opportunities around your area. Search and explore: Who is out there giving talks? There are new things happening all of the time
Find relatable or interesting topics you like and check them out! Maybe even something hosted at a cool venue, if there’s no other reason to go. Let’s see what you can learn and discover not too far from home. 😊
