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Welcome to the North Sound Innovators group. We’re a community of builders, founders, parents, and creative thinkers living and working north of Seattle. Our mission is to connect local entrepreneurs, startup teams, and tech professionals who are shaping what’s next — in AI, business, healthcare, and beyond.
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AI Madness: 16 Tools. One Champion. North Sound Decides.
Hemlock State Brewing Company, 23601 56th Ave W Suite 400, Mountlake Terrace, WA, USWhich AI tools are actually worth your time — and which ones are all hype?
We're settling it the only way that makes sense in March: a bracket-style showdown. 16 AI tools go head-to-head across four categories. You debate. You vote. One champion gets crowned.
Whether you're a founder who lives in ChatGPT, a small business owner who just started using Canva's AI features, or someone who keeps hearing about AI but hasn't found the right entry point — this is your night.
📍Hemlock State Brewing Co.
📅Thurs, Mar 19
⏰5:00–7:30 PM
THE BRACKET
🧠THE BRAINS(AI Assistants) ChatGPT vs Perplexity | Claude vs Gemini
🎨THE CREATIVES(Content & Design) Canva Magic Studio vs Adobe Firefly | Midjourney vs DALL·E 3
⚙️THE OPERATORS(Productivity & Business) Microsoft Copilot vs Grammarly | Notion AI vs Zapier AI
🔬THE SPECIALISTS(Niche & Emerging) GitHub Copilot vs Otter.ai | Runway vs Descript
AGENDA- 5:00 PM – Open Networking + Fill Out Your Bracket Prediction Sheet
- 5:30 PM – Welcome & Rules
- 5:40 PM – Round of 16: Lightning Pitches + Crowd Votes
- 6:05 PM – Elite 8: Table Debates (Small Group Rounds)
- 6:25 PM – Final 4: Full Room Showdown
- 6:40 PM – Championship + Open Discussion
- 7:00 PM – Networking Wind-Down
WHO THIS IS FOR
- Small business owners and entrepreneurs
- Tech professionals, contractors, and startup founders
- Anyone curious about AI tools — no technical or hooper background needed
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
- A clear picture of which AI tools are worth trying for YOUR work
- Real-world tips from people actually using these tools daily
- A network of fellow innovators across the North Sound
- Bragging rights if your bracket predictions hold up
No slides. No lectures. Just a bracket, good drinks, and real conversation about what's working with AI.
Drinks and connections await — RSVP now (attendance is FREE)!Adam & Ryan
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