Idea Cafe: AI in the Trenches — From Vibe Coded to Battle Tested

​The Idea Cafe is an ongoing invite only series in NYC where entrepreneurs, builders, and leaders get together to talk about business, technology, and society. Our goal is to put thoughtful people in a room and give them space to share experiences, perspectives, and ideas with others who are building interesting things.

​You can think of it a bit like the salon gatherings of the old world. A group of curious, driven people coming together to exchange viewpoints, challenge assumptions, and explore ideas that might turn into something bigger.

​For the March 29th session, the conversation will focus on how people are actually using AI in their day-to-day work.

​The question we will center the discussion around is simple:

​How have you actually used AI in your work, and what was the most meaningful breakthrough or failure that came from it?

​No fluff just real world experiences. What worked, what didn’t, and what surprised you.

​Coffee and brunch will be provided thanks to our session sponsor, CVT Product Venture Studio.

​CVT is a product venture studio that turns founder-level ideas into market-ready software. Since 2020, we’ve taken companies from napkin concept to scalable product — including work for IKEA, Caterpillar, and Samsung — typically with an initial investment under $100K. We partner with operators who know their industry and are ready to build something real.

​Looking forward to gathering around the table with you.