AI Madness: 16 Tools. One Champion. North Sound Decides.
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Which 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](https://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