Agile Denver

Food and drink from 6-6:30. Come early!

Human-Centered AI monthly Meetup.

TOPIC: The Smart Way to Deploy AI Agents
Agents are coming into the workforce whether your organization is ready or not. The question is whether you build the structure first or scramble after something goes wrong.
This session gives non-technical leaders a practical framework for deploying AI agents safely and securely. We cover what guardrails to build before an agent goes live, how to define ownership and accountability inside your existing team structure, and how to scope access so the blast radius of any mistake stays manageable. Then offer suggestions on the different routes available to deploy your first agent.
No coding required. No technical background assumed. Just clear, actionable guidance for the people who will be held responsible for how AI performs inside their organizations.
Walk away ready to lead this conversation instead of react to it.

Small Group Activity: Define Your Agent
Before you can build an agent safely, you need to know what you are actually building it for. In this hands-on session, your group will work through three questions:

• What problem are you solving?
• What would you have the agent do?
• And what would you never want it to do unsupervised?

Walk away with a rough use case you can take back to your organization and a clearer sense of where agents fit into your specific workflow.

Kate's Bio

Kate Marshall helps professionals implement AI safely and effectively, drawing on 20 years of experience in cybersecurity training, project management, and courseware development.
She is the founder of TheGr.ai, a consultancy focused on AI adoption, training, and governance. Kate works with executives, HR leaders, and small teams who know AI matters but do not have time to experiment endlessly or figure it out alone.

Throughout her career in cybersecurity education, Kate watched the same pattern repeat: smart, capable people blocked not by lack of intelligence, but by unclear systems and unrealistic expectations around technology. That shaped her approach: clear use cases, repeatable workflows, and systems built around how people actually work.

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We are a peer community of senior technology leaders—spanning product, operations, agile coaching, and engineering leadership—who seek to learn, grow, and exchange ideas beyond our day-to-day environments. Our members are Directors to C-level, all leading technology and software teams in complex, fast-moving organizations who value people over things.
As Agile & Lean Leaders, we embrace both meanings of the term:

• Leaders who apply Agile and Lean principles to guide teams and organizations through change with adaptability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Leaders who shape the future of Agile & Lean leadership itself—mentors, thought leaders, and contributors to the evolving body of knowledge.

Our purpose is to:

• Connect with other senior technology leaders who navigate similar strategic and executive challenges.
• Learn from diverse perspectives—drawing on Agile, Lean, and other leadership models to tackle the real-world problems we face.
• Advance leadership thinking by developing, sharing, and potentially publishing new insights and strategies.
• Support each other as mindful, intentional professionals, leading with knowledge, calm, and clarity in high-stakes environments.
• Explore Lean principles alongside Agile to drive efficiency, eliminate waste, and improve flow in technology-driven organizations.

Join Agile Denver for a relaxed evening of networking and fun at One Shot Back in Denver!

Everyone is welcome! Whether you're a seasoned professional, new to the community, or just curious about what we're all about, come hang out with fellow professionals in a casual, no-pressure atmosphere.

Sponsor Shoutout
One Shot Back is giving us a free indoor golf bay and we're turning it into a social night! No golf experience needed — just come hang out, meet people, have fun and learn more about upcoming Agile Denver events.

📅 When: Monday, April 27, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Where: One Shot Back Denver - 2134 Curtis Street Ste 101, Denver, CO 80205

What to Expect

• Casual networking - Connect with other Agile practitioners and tech professionals
• Food & drinks* - Grab a bite and enjoy a beverage (see note below)
• Indoor golf fun - Take a swing or two if you're interested (no experience needed!)
• More fun - They also have shuffleboard, darts, bag toss and pool tables!
• Great conversations - Share experiences, learn from others, and make new connections

This isn't a formal meetup with presentations - it's simply a chance to connect face-to-face, unwind after work, and meet some great people in the Denver Agile community.

*All attendees will be responsible for their own restaurant / bar bill. Agile Denver has secured FREE golf play for all attendees during for this meetup!

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