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SUMMARY:Ion Networking with Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION:What is the purpose of Cup of Joey? It is to create a connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across our region. Every Friday morning\, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new and expand your current networks\, talk about tech\, inspire innovation\, and create community. \nSo\, what is the difference between a cup of joe and a Cup of Joe-Y? It is the WHY. It’s not what you do. It is why you do it! \nAt the Ion\, these are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation community. So\, show up\, be friendly\, and make new connections. Know your why\, and we will get to the future together. \nThe future is only a cup away. \nRegister Here: https://www.cupofjoey.org/ \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-networking-with-cup-of-joey-2/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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SUMMARY:Per Scholas: AI Unleashed: Ethical Innovation\, Emotional Intelligence\, and the Future of Work
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMJujkubF214u6Fi-ozT5Z24-R3n6f2EEiDyL1SfsoIL6nzw/viewform. \nIn this Per Scholas keynote discussion\, step into the future with tech executive and self awareness coach Aubrey McCoy as he opens the door to the powerful\, rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI). In this compelling talk\, Aubrey will break down the essentials of AI and large language models (LLMs)\, exploring not just what they are but how they’re reshaping our world—creating new career paths\, challenging industries\, and changing how we think about work. \nFrom the biggest names in AI to the art of prompt engineering\, he’ll dive into the ethical side of data and why a responsible\, human-centered approach is key. But it’s not just about the technology; it’s about the people. With a background bridging tech and mental health\, Aubrey will reveal how emotional intelligence and self-awareness can transform our relationships with technology\, helping us harness AI for the good of both industry and humanity. \nAttendees will leave with a richer understanding of how to approach AI thoughtfully and an inspired vision for a future where innovation and ethics walk hand in hand. \nAbout our keynote presenter\, Aubrey ‘Maubs’ McCoy \nAubrey McCoy is a trauma-informed human services practitioner\, tech executive\, and Self awareness coach based in Houston\, Texas. With over a decade of expertise across technology\, mental health\, and community-based innovation\, Aubrey has dedicated his career to the ethical and transformative power of AI in both professional and personal spaces. As a leader in the tech community\, Aubrey’s experiences abroad\, including his time living in Mexico for a year\, has deeply influenced his holistic view of how AI can enhance lives—especially through mental health and community engagement. \nCurrently\, Aubrey is a lead data scientist and insights manager for Koherent\, a groundbreaking initiative that harnesses AI to create more emotionally intelligent\, supportive workplaces. Aubrey and his team work with pilot clients to integrate ethical emotional data into organizational practices\, striving to dismantle toxic work environments and foster spaces where creativity and productivity thrive. Aubrey advocates passionately for the potential of AI when approached thoughtfully and responsibly\, guiding companies on how AI can unlock innovative\, ethical possibilities. \nAlongside his work in tech\, Aubrey is the visionary behind Villa Kitchen\, a culinary project rooted in Houston. Villa Kitchen partners with A Place for Noah\, a nonprofit organization\, to deliver free produce to underserved communities\, focusing on healthy food access and sustainable community support. This venture\, alongside Aubrey’s personal growth as a Clarity Catalyst coach\, reflects his commitment to weaving community impact into his business pursuits.  \nAubrey’s journey is one of adaptability and innovation. His experiences as a writer\, traveler\, and advocate for ethical AI practices provide him with a unique lens\, informing his work across culinary arts\, mental health\, and tech. His latest book\, My Best Self: Healing the Spirit and Soul: Transform Your Life to Find Your Truest Love inspired by his travels and tech expertise\, will further explore how we can transform our world by combining technology with emotional awareness. \nConnect with Aubrey McCoy: \n\n Aubrey McCoy on IG @theClarityCatalystCoach on Instagram and Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theclaritycatalystcoach\n Follow Villa Kitchen HTX on Instagram @villakitchen.htx | A Place for Noah https://aplacefornoah.wixsite.com/home
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/per-scholas-ai-unleashed-ethical-innovation-emotional-intelligence-and-the-future-of-work/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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SUMMARY:SCORE + LSA Global Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer\, expert business mentors. Since 1964\, SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs start\, grow\, or successfully exit a business. SCORE’s 10\,000 volunteers provide free\, expert mentoring\, resources\, and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories. \nOffice Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional partners will be on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding holidays) \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/score-office-hours-1122/
LOCATION:Ion – Academic Flex Space\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)?\nThe Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers\, engineers\, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The Ion\, the intersection of Houston’s culture\, creativity\, and innovation. Our 6\,500-square-foot site offers access to equipment\, engineers\, and technical training–a must for every inventor\, innovator\, and creator. \nThe Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours offer entrepreneurs a chance to engage an expert one-on-one and explore options for building or producing their devices. Everyone from seasoned entrepreneurs to educators or “just a person with an idea” is welcome. Walk-ins are served on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nThe initial discussion is at no cost\, but subsequent meetings may require a consultation fee.\nFor more information about the IPL – be sure to check out their website and sign up for their newsletter to stay connected! The IPL offers various classes/workshops throughout the month – be sure to check out their calendar to register.\nInterested in signing up for a membership? Click here
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-26-2-5-2/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:Ion Prototyping Lab\, 4201 Main St.\, Suite 170\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Founders & Startups,General Community,Hardware,Ion Prototyping Lab
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