The Build Exchange: Tacoma's First AI Builders Club
Multiple dates

The Build Exchange: Tacoma's First AI Builders Club

  • ALL AGES

The Build Exchange is a weekly meetup for the AI curious, entrepreneurs, creatives, innovators, and dreamers ready to turn ideas into action

By The AI Institue for Life Improvement (AIILI)

Location

Beaker Collaborative

5419 South Tacoma Way Tacoma, WA 98409

About this event

  • Free venue parking

Welcome to The Build Exchange!

Location: Beaker Collaborative - We are located on the backside of the co-working space. There is a parking lot in the alley, and then we will be to the left of Radnors-up the stairs.

Each session features a blend of learning, building, and sharing. You’ll start with a quick AI skills lab focused on practical tools like prompt engineering, automation, or agents. Then we’ll hear from a featured guest—founders, funders, or product builders—sharing insights and lessons from their journey. From there, you’ll move into a live build session where you’ll apply what you’ve learned, collaborate with others, and make tangible progress on your own project. We close each session by celebrating wins and setting intentions for the week ahead.

Whether you’re building a startup, launching a new idea, refining your workflow, or just learning what’s possible, The Build Exchange gives you the space, structure, and community to move forward.

This event is open to all skill levels. No coding or technical background is required. You’ll get the most out of it by bringing a charged laptop, your ideas (or challenges), and a builder’s mindset.

Event Details:

  • Cost: Pay-What-You-Can, with limited spots available each week
  • Recommended Age: 16+
  • Doors open at 6:15 PM

What to Bring:

  • A charged laptop or tablet
  • Any idea, project, or challenge you’re working on
  • Curiosity and a willingness to experiment and build

What to Expect:

  • A supportive community of AI builders and creative problem-solvers
  • Hands-on time with user-friendly AI Tools
  • Structured space to work on your ideas and explore new possibilities
  • Encouragement, accountability, and inspiration to keep going
  • Demo days and micro-grant opportunities

Join us and experience what it means to build smarter—and build together.

Learn more at build-together-bb81oc7.gamma.site

Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior experience with AI tools?

No experience is necessary. Our sessions are designed to be accessible to beginners and provide guidance for all skill levels.

What should I bring?

Please bring a charged laptop, your ideas or projects, and an open mind.

Will there be opportunities for collaboration?

Absolutely! Our live build sessions are designed for collaborative work and peer feedback.

Are there any costs associated with attending?

We offer all classes and workshops at a pay-what-you-can model to ensure access. Spots are limited, so reserve your seat in advance.

Organized by

Welcome to the AI Institute for Life Improvement (AIILI)—where artificial intelligence meets real-life transformation.

We design high-impact, hands-on learning experiences that help individuals, professionals, and community leaders use AI to improve how they live, work, and lead. Whether you’re just starting or ready to level up, our events are designed to meet you where you are and move you forward—with clarity, purpose, and practical tools.

Each session in our July AI Series and AI Bootcamp is uniquely crafted to help you:

  • Understand what AI is and how it works in everyday life
  • Use AI to gain clarity, increase focus, and save time
  • Build smart systems and workflows using real tools
  • Explore how AI can be a force for equity, empowerment, and human flourishing

All classes are highly interactive, welcoming to beginners, and rooted in real-world application. You’ll walk away with a fresh mindset, powerful resources, and new momentum to keep building.

Hosted in Tacoma, WA | Wi-Fi + charging available | Bring a device for hands-on practice

Powered in partnership with Shift The Momentum

Let’s build smarter—and live better. Together.

Free
Multiple dates