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X-WR-CALNAME:Seattle · tech · Wednesday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LevelUp with AI: Building and Evolving Custom GPTs DTSTART:20260923T160000Z DTEND:20260923T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T060804Z UID:10003646-1790154000-1790159400@www.geekwire.com CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Most people use ChatGPT by prompting it one conversation at a time. Custom GPTs let you go further by creating an AI tool designed aroun d the way you actually work. \n​In this 90-minute hands-on workshop\, yo u’ll move through a practical Identify → Plan → Build → Iterate pr ocess for creating a useful Custom GPT. You’ll start by identifying a re al task or workflow where AI can help\, then define what your GPT should d o\, what context it needs\, and what a strong output should look like. Fro m there\, you’ll build and test your first version during the session. \ n​We’ll close by looking at how to improve your GPT through real-world use—refining instructions\, adding better examples and context\, and ev olving it as your needs change. \n​You’ll leave with: \n​A Custom GP T built around a real task you want to improve \n​A repeatable framework for designing future GPTs \n​Templates and guides for planning\, testin g\, and refining your GPT \n​A clearer understanding of how to move from simply prompting AI to building tools you can use repeatedly \n​No codi ng or technical background is required. Come with access to ChatGPT and on e or two tasks you regularly do that you’d like AI to help you do better .\nAbout Mitch Robertson \n​Mitch Robertson is a 10-time startup founder \, educator\, and sustainable growth leader with more than 25 years of exp erience building companies\, launching products\, and helping organization s navigate emerging technology. \n​He teaches practical AI programs and workshops focused on applying AI to real work\, including building Custom GPTs\, AI-enabled workflows\, and tools that help people and organizations work more effectively. His approach is grounded in experimentation\, iter ation\, and building things people can actually use. \n​Mitch is Co-Foun der and CEO of LevelUp Economy\, which develops applied learning programs at the intersection of AI\, entrepreneurship\, workforce development\, and innovation. \n​Learn more at levelupeconomy.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T060804Z LOCATION:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/levelup-with-ai-building- and-evolving-custom-gpts/ URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/levelup-with-ai-building-and-e volving-custom-gpts/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=s eattle-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:GeekWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WTIA Founder Cohort 14 Demo Day DTSTART:20260923T220000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T180854Z UID:10003674-1790175600-1790186400@www.geekwire.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Washington Technology Industry Association graduates its 1 4th Founder Cohort with a demo day of startup pitches and demo booths\, op en to entrepreneurs and investors across the state. \n\n3 p.m. — Welcome and networking\n3:30 p.m. — Opening remarks\n3:40 p.m. — Startup pitc hes\n4:25-6 p.m. — Demo booths and reception\n\nPresented by KBF\, which is hosting the event\, with support from Accenture\, Clark Nuber\, Fenwic k\, Madrona Venture Group\, Ryan Swanson & Cleveland\, Seed IP Law Group a nd Edward Jones. Free for WTIA members\; $15 otherwise\, including light r efreshments. \nRegister here LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180854Z LOCATION:Thinkspace Seattle\, 1700 Westlake Ave N Suite 200\, Seattle\, WA \, 98109\, United States URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/wtia-founder-cohort-14-demo-da y/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=seattle-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:GeekWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kalles Group Smart Cookies: AI Ambition is Outrunning Execution DTSTART:20260924T010000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T000827Z UID:10003629-1790186400-1790193600@www.geekwire.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:An honest discussion with senior leaders about the messy reali ty of AI execution. \nThere’s no shortage of AI ambition right now. Exec ution is where it gets hard. \nOrganizations everywhere are investing in A I\, launching pilots\, setting strategies\, and asking teams to move faste r. But between the executive vision and an AI capability that actually wor ks at scale sits the messy part: delivery\, adoption\, governance\, securi ty\, risk\, and the realities of organizational change. \nFor our next Sma rt Cookies\, we’re bringing together four senior leaders who sit at very different points in that process for a candid conversation about what it actually takes to move AI from ambition to execution. \nLocation: Industri ous University District \nRegistration and details about the panel are her e: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kalles-group-smart-cookies-ai-ambition-is- outrunning-execution-tickets-1998392125643?aff=oddtdtcreator LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T000827Z LOCATION:Industrious\, 4311 11th Avenue Northeast #5th Floor\, Seattle\, W A\, 98105\, United States URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/kalles-group-smart-cookies-ai- ambition-is-outrunning-execution/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&u tm_campaign=seattle-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:GeekWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR