Develop Your AI Idea Together,
Beta in Progress – Lunch Speakeasy,
Culture is the original technology.

This weekly lunch gathering is a space for AI builders, technologists, and applied AI thinkers to meet, connect, and collaborate. It’s designed for people actively working on AI applications who want thoughtful discussion, peer feedback, and a growing local network — without pitches or pressure.

The conversation is grounded in the Sugar Stack Ecosystem, a Louisiana-born way of understanding how innovation really happens: wide participation at the base, constant iteration, and gradual refinement over time. Beta in Progress represents that foundational layer — where builders share unfinished work, explore ideas together, and help each other move forward.

Hosted at The Nieux, New Orleans’ downtown hub for innovation and civic tech, this gathering brings people together across startups, enterprises, academia, and independent projects. Startup Grind New Orleans plays the convening role — creating the space, fostering connections, and strengthening the human layer of the ecosystem so builders can find each other and collaborate naturally.

Details:
📍 Location: The Nieux (https://www.thenieux.com), 2040 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
🕦 Time: Thursdays at 11:30 AM
📅 Starts: February 26
💲 Cost: $25 per session (lunch included)

Sponsors:
The Nieux
Startup Grind New Orleans
Sugar Stack Ecosystem

Come work through your AI idea, learn from others doing the same, and be part of a culture that values progress over polish.

Culture is the original technology.