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SUMMARY:Carolina Code Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Code Conference is a welcoming and community-driven “polyglot” and cyber-security conference that’s set to return on August 14th and 15th\, 2026 (Friday-Saturday) at Flywheel Coworking in Greenville\, SC. This conference invites coders of all experience levels to attend\, plug into the development community\, share their experiences and have a great time as well. \nSingle Track\nWe feature about 30 speakers every year\, on a single stage\, over 2 days. Everyone speaker who is selected will get to address the entire approximately 300 person conference audience. No worries about winning your time slot once selected! \nAttendees get the benefit of commonality as they make new connections as well\, because you’ve all seen the same talks and have the same point of reference. It’s a great conversation starter! \nSocial Evenings\nThursday night before the conference starts we open with a welcome event at GatherGVL for everyone coming into town. Friday night\, we typically have a big night out at New Realm Brewing thanks to our platinum sponsors\, like Fly.io and Vonage. Sometimes we just enjoy beautiful downtown Greenville\, visit an escape room or play games at OpenWorks. Saturday after the conference\, we all wind down at Fireforge Crafted Beer with all of our new friends. \nIt’s always a good time to make connections that will last a lifetime.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/carolina-code-conference-2/
LOCATION:Flywheel Coworking Greenville\, 101 N Main Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI Education,Community,Networking,Talent
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SUMMARY:Hiring Robots: Realistically Employing AI\, No Hype\, No Horror
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person for a RAD* chat about putting AI “factories” to work without nonsense\, hype or nightmare scenarios. \n\n\n\n\nHiring Robots: Realistically Employing AI\, No Hype\, No Horror\n\nWhat an AI “agent” actually is\, no jargon\, no bs\, no code\nWhat an AI “factory” looks like in the real world.\nThe setup that keeps it helpful instead of harmful\nThe mistakes behind every AI horror story\, and how to avoid them
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/hiring-robots-realistically-employing-ai-no-hype-no-horror/
LOCATION:Flywheel Coworking Greenville\, 101 N Main Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T190000
DTSTAMP:20260824T073401
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SUMMARY:AI Innovation Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Discover real-world AI applications from the Furman Innovation Lab’s Applied AI for Professional Practice cohort. \n\n\n\n\nCome curious. Leave connected. \nJoin us for an evening of innovation\, networking and real-world AI applications as participants in Furman Innovation Lab’s Applied AI for Professional Practice course showcase the AI-enabled solutions they’ve developed throughout this intensive eight-week learning experience to mentors\, recruiters\, and business\, technology and community leaders. \nThe course challenges participants to analyze how AI functions within complex organizational systems\, using problem-solving skills to evaluate risk\, bias\, sustainability and governance. Each participant will design and present an AI-enabled solution aligned with their professional interests\, such as a product or service concept\, an AI-supported decision or insight tool\, or a process improvement and workflow optimization system. \nWhether you’re curious about AI\, interested in professional development or looking to connect with other professionals exploring emerging technologies\, this event offers a relaxed environment to learn\, network and exchange ideas. \nThis is a drop-in event. Guests are welcome to arrive at any time and stay as long as they’d like.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/ai-innovation-showcase/
LOCATION:Flywheel Coworking Greenville\, 101 N Main Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI Education,Community,Innovation,Networking,Talent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260824T073401
CREATED:20260501T145654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T042520Z
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SUMMARY:Code & Crush
DESCRIPTION:STOP LETTING TECH COMPANIES\nHAVE ALL THE GOOD STUFF.\n\nYou’re running an entire organization on limited resources — and somehow still expected to “figure out AI.” This event is different. \nMost AI advice is built for tech companies. This session is different — hands-on\, no-fluff\, with live demos\, practical use cases\, and real conversations about where AI actually makes an impact. \nCode & Crush = Code & Trust’s product designers + Crushable’s engineers. \nFrom operations to fundraising to day-to-day efficiency — we’ll cover where AI actually works and how to put it into action. No buzzwords. No theory. Just things you can actually use. \nCome ready to take what works and put it into action.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/code-crush/
LOCATION:Flywheel Coworking Greenville\, 101 N Main Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI Education,Talent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260824T073401
CREATED:20260501T165813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T042402Z
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SUMMARY:Founder Series Greenville
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lovable Founder Series at Venture X in Greenville\, hosted by Cassandra! Spend the morning learning from experienced builders\, exploring what’s possible with Lovable\, and meeting local founders\, creatives\, and aspiring entrepreneurs who are using AI to turn ideas into real-world solutions. Whether you’re sitting on a startup idea\, exploring a side hustle\, or just curious about building something of your own – this is a space to learn\, experiment\, and get inspired. 🗓️ Saturday\, May 9\, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Venture X Greenville Who is this for? – Aspiring founders who have an idea but don’t know how to get started – Career-changers exploring entrepreneurship or side hustles – Students or recent grads looking to build something of their own – Anyone in the community who is ready to ship something real with Lovable.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/founder-series-greenville/
LOCATION:Venture X\, 141 Traction St\, Greenville\, SC\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI Education,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T120000
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SUMMARY:Claude for Excel Guided Setup & Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:In this session Nathan Freystaetter\, CEO of Go Fig\, will guide you through setting up Claude for Excel inside your spreadsheets and best practices to get the most out of it and avoid hallucinations.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/claude-for-excel-guided-setup-best-practices/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T183000
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SUMMARY:i4 Series: Marketing After AI: What Actually Works Now
DESCRIPTION:Over the past year\, founders around Greenville have watched high-volume SEO content lose traction\, generic ad creative drive up acquisition costs\, and basic lead magnets stop converting as buyers turn to AI for answers. Join us for our March networking event: Marketing After AI: What Actually Works Now where panelists share insights on what’s not working\, where results are still holding up\, and how teams are adjusting execution strategies. Stay to network afterward with fellow founders\, funders\, and collaborators.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/i4-series-marketing-after-ai-what-actually-works-now/
LOCATION:Flywheel Coworking Greenville\, 101 N Main Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI Education,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T183000
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CREATED:20260127T204145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T204145Z
UID:5158-1771950600-1771957800@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:i4Series: Top 5 AI Prompts You Can’t Live Without (Founder Edition)
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a founder who wears every hat\, the right AI prompts can save you some serious time. Join i4Series at Flywheel Coworking to learn the Top 5 AI prompt frameworks founders use to work faster\, cut repetitive tasks\, and get more consistent results across marketing\, sales\, and operations. You’ll hear real-world examples from Emil Babineau and Chris Kemper\, who help companies apply AI and strategy in everyday operations. Afterward\, stick around for refreshments and network with other local founders.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/i4series-top-5-ai-prompts-you-cant-live-without-founder-edition/
LOCATION:Flywheel Coworking Greenville\, 101 N Main Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260824T073401
CREATED:20260129T162042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T162042Z
UID:5397-1770143400-1770150600@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:Ales & AI
DESCRIPTION:This session is community-powered and focused on real-world AI learning. What’s on tap: community-led presentations\, “Show & Tell” moments from creators\, tinkerers\, and pros\, and small group convos exploring what’s working…and what’s not. Whether you’re deep into AI workflows or just getting started\, this is the space to connect\, learn\, and grow together.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/ales-ai/
LOCATION:Venture X\, 141 Traction St\, Greenville\, SC\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI Education,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260824T073401
CREATED:20251205T165332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T165332Z
UID:5016-1765909800-1765917000@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:Setting AI Goals That Matter
DESCRIPTION:​This session will explore how we\, as creators\, builders\, educators\, and leaders\, can set clear\, purposeful goals around how we’re using—and planning to use—AI in our work and lives. \n​We’re excited to have Josh Heller and Nathan Freystaetter from the SC AI Collaborative facilitating our Challenge Spotlight for the evening. They’ll help guide us through practical approaches to aligning intentions with tools in this ever-evolving landscape.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/setting-ai-goals-that-matter/
LOCATION:Venture X\, 141 Traction St\, Greenville\, SC\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI Education,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T073401
CREATED:20251106T215156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T215156Z
UID:4871-1765533600-1765540800@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:How to Refresh Your AI Habits for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Clear the digital clutter. Build better AI habits. Start 2026 with clarity. \n\nBefore you start setting goals for 2026\, it’s time for a little digital housekeeping. \n‍ \nJoin us for The Context Reset: How to Refresh Your AI Habits for 2026\, a Beyond the Prompt workshop designed to help you organize your digital brain\, rebuild your context systems\, and create better habits for working with AI tools in the year ahead. \n‍ \nYou’ll learn how to: \n\nAudit your current AI chats and workflows to spot hidden clutter\nRebuild reusable context that helps your AI tools actually understand your work\nDesign better systems for organizing ideas\, projects\, and collaboration\nStep into 2026 with less noise and more clarity
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/how-to-refresh-your-ai-habits-for-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260824T073401
CREATED:20251119T174101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T174101Z
UID:4964-1763638200-1763643600@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:Secure AI For Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to level up your business game with the latest insights on integrating AI seamlessly – it’s time to secure your success! \nWhat You’ll Gain:\n✓ Practical strategies you can implement immediately to leverage AI securely\n✓ Real-world use cases across sales\, marketing\, operations\, and more\n✓ Expert insights from industry leaders who’ve successfully navigated AI adoption\n✓ Actionable takeaways including our comprehensive AI Implementation Roadmap\n✓ Answers to YOUR questions – this is an interactive discussion\, not a lecture! \nPlus\, enjoy a complimentary lunch as you network with fellow business leaders facing the same opportunities and challenges. \nWhether you’re just exploring AI or ready to scale your initiatives\, you’ll leave with concrete next steps\, proven frameworks\, and the confidence to move forward safely and strategically. \nBring your questions. Share your challenges. Leave with solutions.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/secure-ai-for-your-business/
LOCATION:110 East Court Street\, 110 East Court Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260824T073401
CREATED:20251106T213548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T213548Z
UID:4857-1762952400-1762956000@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:AI-Built Marketing Strategy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Overwhelmed by marketing? Join Build Carolina’s Lauren McGlamery and CC Media’s Christen Clinkscales for a hands-on workshop to simplify your marketing planning using AI. Get organized\, stay consistent\, and build momentum for 2026. \n\nFinally — an easier\, smarter way to plan your next quarter.\n‍ \nIf you’re a small business owner or nonprofit leader trying to juggle all the pieces of marketing — from social media to newsletters to event promotion — you’re not alone. Marketing can feel like chaos when you’re wearing all the hats. But with the right strategy (and a little help from AI)\, you can get organized\, stay consistent\, and build momentum heading into 2026. \n‍ \nJoin Build Carolina’s Engagement Director\, Lauren McGlamery\, and business owner\, Christen Clinkscales of CC Media\, for a practical\, hands-on workshop that helps you use AI to simplify your marketing planning process. \n‍ \nYou’ll learn how to teach AI about your business or nonprofit — your mission\, goals\, team\, and tools — and then use it to co-create a realistic marketing plan tailored to your time and resources. We know what it’s like to manage marketing on our own. As two one-person marketing teams\, we understand the competing priorities\, constant change\, and burnout that can come from trying to keep up. That’s why we teamed up — to share what’s working for us right now and help you head into 2026 organized\, confident\, and ready to grow.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/ai-built-marketing-strategy-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260824T073401
CREATED:20250114T142840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T142840Z
UID:4245-1737482400-1737489600@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:TEDxGreenville Salon: Real Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Join TEDxGreenville for a deep dive into the world of AI at TEDxGreenville Salon: Real Artificial Intelligence on Jan 21\, 2025 at 6:30 PM! \nTEDxGreenville Salon: Tuesday\, January 21\, 2025\, 6:30 pm;\nBeverages at 6:00.\n@ZEN\, 924 South Main Street \nReal Artificial Intelligence:\nSurprising Connections to Reality \nJoin us for our January salon\, Artificial Intelligence: Surprising Connections\, where we’ll explore how AI is shaping our world in unexpected ways. From its role in tackling complex urban challenges to its influence on everyday life\, this salon will connect the dots between technology and the human experience in Greenville and beyond. \nCome early to enjoy a drink\, reconnect with familiar faces\, and meet new ones. Let’s celebrate the return of TEDxGreenville together and dive into the exciting ideas that will help shape our future. \nAdmission is free\, but registration is required. \nCash Bar at 6:00. Program begins promptly at 6:30.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/tedxgreenville-salon-real-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:ZEN\, 924 South Main St\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI Education,Featured
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