The Build Exchange: Tacoma's First AI Builders Club

Welcome to The Build Exchange!

Location: Beaker Collaborative - We are located on the backside of the co-working space. There is a parking lot in the alley, and then we will be to the left of Radnors-up the stairs.

Each session features a blend of learning, building, and sharing. You’ll start with a quick AI skills lab focused on practical tools like prompt engineering, automation, or agents. Then we’ll hear from a featured guest—founders, funders, or product builders—sharing insights and lessons from their journey. From there, you’ll move into a live build session where you’ll apply what you’ve learned, collaborate with others, and make tangible progress on your own project. We close each session by celebrating wins and setting intentions for the week ahead.

Whether you’re building a startup, launching a new idea, refining your workflow, or just learning what’s possible, The Build Exchange gives you the space, structure, and community to move forward.

This event is open to all skill levels. No coding or technical background is required. You’ll get the most out of it by bringing a charged laptop, your ideas (or challenges), and a builder’s mindset.

Event Details:

• Cost: Pay-What-You-Can, with limited spots available each week
• Recommended Age: 16+
• Doors open at 6:15 PM

What to Bring:

• A charged laptop or tablet
• Any idea, project, or challenge you’re working on
• Curiosity and a willingness to experiment and build

What to Expect:

• A supportive community of AI builders and creative problem-solvers
• Hands-on time with user-friendly AI Tools
• Structured space to work on your ideas and explore new possibilities
• Encouragement, accountability, and inspiration to keep going
• Demo days and micro-grant opportunities

Join us and experience what it means to build smarter—and build together.

Learn more at build-together-bb81oc7.gamma.site

Host or Publisher The AI Institue for Life Improvement (AIILI)