An AI affirms your position about 49% more than a person would — and even one agreeable exchange can harden your conviction that you're right. Early research shows that even knowing this doesn't reduce how influential your AI becomes. We're wired to trust flattery, from AI and people alike. Join Innovate Carolina and our partners … Continued

Brought to you by Innovate Carolina, Edward Jones and The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro Grounds for Connection is a recurring coffee hour held on the last Friday of every month (check modified dates for November and December!) at the Innovate Carolina Junction—bringing together local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members over fresh coffee and conversation. … Continued

No One Left Behind in the Age of AI Entry-level hiring is tightening, and nearly every job is starting to expect some comfort with AI. That's the scary headline. Here's what most people miss: the workers who show up already comfortable working alongside AI are the ones still getting hired, and getting hired faster. They're … Continued

Interested in the ever-evolving world of AI? Join us for AI Unfiltered, a monthly gathering where students, faculty, staff, and community members come together over coffee to explore the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. Whether you're deeply involved in AI or simply curious about the latest ideas, this is a welcoming space to share insights, … Continued

Looking for an exciting array of office hours specialists in one place? Mentor Morning is a casual, high-impact networking experience designed to connect entrepreneurs, students, and community members with experienced mentors in an approachable and flexible format. During the event, multiple mentors will be available at individual tables while attendees rotate through the space to … Continued

THIS EVENT IS HOSTED AT 79°West Coworking Space & Innovation Hub Using AI for answers weakens skills; using it for hints and critique builds them. This module builds habits that protect your thinking.

We are delighted to invite you to our Launch Powered by KPMG Accelerator Demo Day Showcase! We are delighted to invite you to our Launch Powered by KPMG Accelerator Demo Day Showcase, featuring pitches from our ten Cohort 4 startups. Join us in celebrating the growth of our start-up cohort on October 20, 2026 at … Continued

Brought to you by Innovate Carolina, Edward Jones and The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro Grounds for Connection is a recurring coffee hour held on the last Friday of every month (check modified dates for November and December!) at the Innovate Carolina Junction—bringing together local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members over fresh coffee and conversation. … Continued

Build daily confidence, a repeatable framework, and a 30-day plan—no coding or setup required. Step into the future of work. No coding required. This hands-on session shows you how AI can transform the way you work, study, and create value every day, whether you're in marketing, finance, education, healthcare, or just curious. This workshop helps … Continued

Brought to you by Innovate Carolina, Edward Jones and The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro Grounds for Connection is a recurring coffee hour held on the last Friday of every month (check modified dates for November and December!) at the Innovate Carolina Junction—bringing together local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members over fresh coffee and conversation. … Continued

THIS EVENT IS HOSTED AT 79°West Coworking Space & Innovation Hub No one left behind in the age of AI. Your inbox is chaos. Your schedule is packed with back-to-back meetings. Your deliverables are due, and you're overwhelmed. This workshop fixes that. In under 90 minutes, you'll build a real, working AI agent, from scratch, … Continued