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Startups often struggle to drive demand. After spending tens of thousands of dollars on marketing agencies, founders don’t see any tangible results, such as pipeline growth. Startups don’t have the budgets, marketing skills, and time to drive traffic digitally. Learn how AI-powered blogging & SEO can supercharge demand for your company at an optimal cost.

Are you ready to unlock the future of cloud computing and AI? This event is a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of cloud computing, AI, and scalable business infrastructure, all in a fun and inclusive community atmosphere.

Hear directly from Oracle's cutting-edge team! Dennis Kennetz, Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, will demystify Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and share different approaches to cloud-based technology. Discover how it all connects to AI endpoints and real-world applications that are revolutionizing industries.

This is a fantastic opportunity for local tech professionals to connect over a delicious meal in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Lunch will be at Belly Acres.

This is a group for professionals in technology, or anyone interested in getting into technology, to get together for good company and conversation. Sometimes we talk tech, sometimes we talk movies/comics/restaurants/TV shows. Please come unwind after work with us. It is a lot of easygoing fun!

Key Takeaways:

🔹Agile Methodologies in a Manufacturing Environment w/David Johnson
🔹The presentation will explore how Agile principles can be applied to enhance flexibility, collaboration, and efficiency in manufacturing. It will emphasize the importance of iterative processes and customer focus to improve production responsiveness.

Are you curious about how real people are using AI to save time and get better results—without becoming a tech wizard? Join us for coffee and conversation that’s casual, helpful, and human.

No slide decks. No sales pitches. Just a friendly space to:
✅ Share how AI is actually helping people
✅ Learn something new over a great cup of coffee
✅ Connect with others who are figuring this out too

Epicenter Memphis: "What's Next" with Alfred Milan

May 15, 2025
12pm CDT

Presented by The Society of Entrepreneurs and Epicenter Memphis, featuring Alfred Milan, CEO of Express Wages. Express Wages is revolutionizing payroll with on-demand pay—also known as earned wage access or same-day pay—allowing employees to access their earnings as they earn them, rather than waiting for traditional pay periods.

 (AI) Actual Intelligence w/ Audrey Willis: Radio Show 

May 16, 2025
4pm CDT

Memphis is leveling up its tech game with a brand-new radio show that’s all about the people, innovations, and stories driving the Digital Delta (aka Memphis). Starting at 4 PM, Audrey will hit the airwaves on 88.5 FM and stream online at voiceofmscs.com, bringing us real conversations about the tech shaping our world.

Public open house

BDPA of Memphis: Collegiate Meeting

May 17, 2025
2pm CDT

BDPA of Memphis invites college students to gather at the Crews Center for Entrepreneurship at the U of M to continue hands-on development work on the official BDPA Memphis website, building both their skills and their portfolios. In addition to coding and collaboration, we’ll begin planning our upcoming workshop series—an exciting initiative designed to provide valuable learning experiences led by students and professionals alike. It’s a great time to contribute, connect, and shape what’s next for these young professionals.

Crews Center for Entrepreneurship | 3618 Walker Ave

This event is a time for you to work alongside and connect with other people in your local community.

Now, it's important to note that this isn't a class, so there won't be a teacher, but it is your opportunity to talk with other people and get help jumpstarting your learning process or with a programming lesson / personal project you've been working on.

Fast Coach: Build Your Dream Web Project with Cursor AI – No Coding Experience Needed

May 19, 2025
8:30am CDT

Asking AI to “code it for you” is just the start. To build something meaningful, you need to know how to guide it effectively — and that takes project experience. That’s where we come in. We’ll help you manage AI as a powerful development partner, not just a code generator.

Join us for a half-day, hands-on workshop where we guide you from idea to execution. Just bring your laptop, your project idea, and a Cursor AI subscription — we’ll help you bring it to life.

✅ No experience needed
✅ 100% ownership of your project’s IP
✅ Real progress, real results

Ready to advance your career in IT and STEM? Join the BDPA of Memphis! Our chapter offers professional development, networking, mentoring, and community outreach to help you thrive. Connect with like-minded professionals, gain valuable skills, and make a positive impact.

The Memphis Technology Foundation (MTF) is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting and promoting the technology community in Memphis, Tennessee. It acts as a central hub for local technology professionals, enthusiasts, and students by organizing events, meetups, and educational programs that focus on software development, IT, cybersecurity, and other technology-related fields.

We invite you to join our dedicated Discord server for networking opportunities and discussions on various technology topics.

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