​"When you don't create things, you become defined by your tastes rather than ability. Your tastes only narrow & exclude people. So create." - Why the Lucky Stiff

Building Got Easy. Now, What About Distribution?This month’s event is focused on how much more important distribution and marketing has become due to AI, where so many people are building new things much faster than before.

All three of our speakers will be telling their story, how they've been approaching it, and how it has changed the way they look at what they're doing.

‍Note: There will be a film crew from Hulu at the event getting footage for the upcoming season of Love Thy Nader

​​Demos

​Nancy Rhodes: From designing for Beyoncé to building tech: the AI flywheel
Nancy comes from fashion, where nothing works overnight. A look at compound marketing, fast iteration, and what changes when you can finally get to “good” without waiting.

Justin Abrams and Michael Rispoli: Same Studio. New Engine
In the age of AI, the playbook for agencies is changing. Especially for those that lead with Software Engineering as a Service. Justin Abrams and Mike Rispoli, Co-Founders of Long Island based Software Studio, will share how their business has evolved, but more importantly, how they are deliberately innovating across the business with AI at the forefront.

​Mary Holland Nader and Kara Cooke: The Moat Is the Community
We built a following before we built a product. Through in person events and social media, Mary & Pip created a community centered on one idea: money shouldn't feel intimidating. That community became our feedback loop, our focus group, and our first users. When everyone can build with AI, the question isn't who can ship fastest, it's who people actually trust.

Would you like to demo?‍

If you are interested in speaking at future events, please fill out the form. The demos are usually about 10 minutes and feature a cool AI tool or feature built in Ruby/Rails.

About Us‍

Artificial Ruby is a monthly gathering for people who build things: engineers, designers, founders, and anyone else who's picked up AI and started creating with it. Those creating for the first time or who are creating more than they ever thought possible.

​We started as a Ruby and AI community and that's our foundation, but our events are for anyone who shares the same ethos: ship things, stay curious, be generous with what you know. You'll find senior engineers who've been in the Ruby community for 15 years alongside designers, PMs, and founders who are building with AI for the first time. What everyone has in common is they're actually making things and they're excited about it.

​Each event: three talks, good conversation, and plenty of time to connect with people who are navigating this moment alongside you.

​Important: Please bring a valid photo ID that matches your RSVP for admission.

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