About us
WorkOptional.ai — Where East Meets West on AI Research, Learning, Events, Networking & Investing
Founded by San Eng — East/West AI authority, $500M+ institutional investor, WSJ bestselling author of #10Cs (Ten Commandments of Investing in the Age of AI), Chairman of WorkOptional.ai, and Co-Founder of SabaiHealth.com.
This is the official community meetup for WorkOptional.ai — the global platform bridging East and West on AI research, education, events, networking, and investing. We exist so the 99% can keep up with the 1%.
What We Do:
• East/West AI Research — Deep dives into breakthroughs from Silicon Valley, China, and Southeast Asia. We track what matters from both sides of the AI world.
• Learning & Workshops — Hands-on sessions on AI tools, automation stacks, personal AI tech stacks, content creation playbooks, and productivity systems.
• Events — Monthly online webinars and AMAs for our global community + in-person Bangkok meetups, co-working sessions, and networking.
• Networking — Connect with founders, investors, digital nomads, creators, and AI practitioners across Asia, the US, and beyond.
• Investing — AI investing insights powered by the #10Cs framework. Learn how AI is reshaping wealth creation in real estate, tech, and emerging markets.
Event Format:
IN-PERSON (Bangkok) — Workshops, co-working sessions, networking events, and fireside chats in the Sukhumvit area.
ONLINE (Global) — Monthly webinars, AMAs, deep-dive workshops, and guest speaker sessions accessible from anywhere in the world.
Who This Is For:
Founders, solopreneurs, investors, digital nomads, creators, AI practitioners, and anyone curious about how AI is reshaping work, wealth, and wellness. Whether you're in Bangkok or Berlin, New York or Nairobi — you belong here.
Join 1,400+ members already learning, building, and investing at the frontier of AI.
Explore more at www.workoptional.ai
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Upcoming events
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Wed AI Builders: AI Visual Branding in 2026 — Matt Wills
Vivin Grocery Suk 22, 267/5 sukhumvit 22, khlong tan, khlong toei, 10110,, Bangkok, TH🎤 SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Matt Wills — "AI Visual Branding in 2026"
⚡ Matt is back! After his blockbuster Sep 2025 talk (72 attendees), Matt returns with the sequel — how AI is revolutionizing visual brand identity in 2026.
Matt will cover:
◆ AI-powered brand identity systems — logos, color palettes, typography generated and iterated in minutes ◆ Visual content at scale — how solo founders and small teams now produce enterprise-level brand assets ◆ The new creative workflow — Midjourney, DALL-E, Flux, and how to chain them with design tools ◆ Live demos — watch Matt build a complete visual brand identity from scratch using AI***
👋 WHO IS MATT?
Matt Wills is an Expert AI Brand & Design Consultant based in Bangkok. He helps businesses leverage AI to create stunning visual identities, marketing materials, and brand systems. His first WorkOptional talk in Sep 2025 was one of our highest-attended events ever.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwills***
🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
◆ How to use AI tools to create professional brand assets without a design team ◆ Which AI design tools are worth your time in 2026 ◆ Practical workflows you can implement immediately ◆ How to maintain brand consistency across AI-generated content***
📅 SCHEDULE
◆ 5:30 PM — Doors open, networking ◆ 6:00 PM — Matt Wills: "AI Visual Branding in 2026" ◆ 7:00 PM — Q&A + Live demos ◆ 7:30 PM — Networking & social***
👥 WHO SHOULD COME
Everyone. Non-coders, deep tech engineers, founders, operators, investors, students. If you're curious about AI, you belong here.***
📌 RSVP POLICY (please read)
This is a free, volunteer-run event with limited space — but we do appreciate donations on Meetup even if just price of cup of coffee, for our organization costs.***
📱 CONTACT
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanster/ WorkOptional.ai***
See you Wednesday! 🙌
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Past events
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