PhDs & Pints: How AI Can Turn An Idea Into A Successful Business

This is not a dry academic talk. Expect storytelling, humor, surprising insights, and plenty of “wait… that’s actually true” moments.

Got a big idea but no idea where to start? Join us for another PhDs & Pints, where cutting-edge research meets casual conversation over drinks. Associoate professor and AI expert Shane Snipes will break down how AI is helping people test ideas, find customers, and launch faster, and share practical tips you can put to work right away.

No business or tech degree required. Enjoy a short talk, ask your questions in a live Q&A, and meet fellow curious minds.

Come for the drinks. Stay for the big ideas.

Agenda:

Doors Open: 6:30 PM

Lecture + Q&A: 6:45 PM - 8 PM

Open-form networking: 8 PM and onwards

Whether you’re a parent, student, educator, or just someone fascinated by neuroscience, this is the perfect first night for PhDs & Pints. Smart people. Cold drinks. Big conversations.

About PhDs & Pints

Founded by professors, for professors and curious minds, PhDs & Pints is on a mission to bring academic expertise beyond the classroom and into everyday conversations.

We believe that years of research, scholarship, and discovery deserve a bigger stage. In a world overflowing with opinions, we’re creating a space where genuine expertise takes center stage—where professors can share what they know, challenge conventional thinking, and connect directly with the public.

No lectures halls. No academic jargon. Just brilliant minds, fascinating ideas, and great conversations over drinks.

Real research. Real experts. Real conversations.