AI isn't just headlines and hype. It’s messy, but useful when you can actually make it stick inside your business.
That’s what the AI in Real Life, or (A)IRL is all about.
Join us at Intercom HQ in Chicago for an interactive workshop led by Jazmyn Lopez and Vikas Srinath at PraxIQ, who together bring the perfect mix of strategy, adoption, and legal/technical expertise.
The Art & Craft of AI is a live learning experience to help curious professionals move from AI overwhelm to confident experimentation. This interactive workshop goes beyond the hype to explore how language-based tools really work and how to use them responsibly and effectively. With hands-on activities, live demos, and collaborative challenges, we guide you through essential concepts like prompting, workflows, tool selection, and ethical application.
You’ll walk away knowing how to:
Actually deploy AI with context + intention
Build adoption frameworks that actually stick inside teams
Avoid common legal and compliance risks of AI deployment
This isn’t a lecture. It’s a working session designed to help you apply AI in your real life. Whether you're brand new to AI or actively exploring it in your work, you’ll walk away with usable templates, thoughtful insights, and a deeper understanding of how to build smart, scalable solutions using AI. Entrepreneurs, operators, creatives, and changemakers—this one’s for you.
An official partner event of Global AI Month from Startup Grind, and part of Intercom Takeover Week at Startup Grind Chicago!
Agenda
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Speakers
Vikas Srinath - PraxIQ (Co-Founder)
Vikas is a corporate lawyer and innovation leader at Prospera Law, a full-service law firm. His law practice supports venture-backed startups (especially AI startups) from inception through exit. Vikas is also a co-founder of PraxIQ, which provides workshops for responsible AI adoption.
Jazmyn Lopez - PraxIQ (Co-Founder)
Jazmyn Lopez is a visionary entrepreneur known for her ability to turn complexity into clarity. With experience across corporate and entrepreneurial landscapes, she brings a uniquely strategic and human-first approach to growth.
After building a successful career in the corporate world, Jazmyn made a purposeful pivot to support companies and creators who care about more than just the bot…
Hosted By
Rajiv Nathan, Director
Hey there! Great to meet you! I'm Rajiv Nathan aka RajNATION. I started attending Startup Grind Chicago events in 2019, became a co-director in 2020, and started leading the chapter in 2022. My goal for the chapter is to provide you with perspective, whether that's through our content, event formats, or trainings.
My main gig is running the firm Startup Hypeman, building startup pitches for both fundraising and customer growth so you don't just go to market, you become The GOAT to Market.
Sid Khaitan, Head of Community
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Partner
Startup Hypeman (https://www.startuphypeman.com)
Startup Hypeman develops fundraising and customer pitches so you don't just go to market, you become The GOAT to Market
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