Startup Conversations in the Couve - Feb
Startup Conversations in the Couve
Build Fast. Prove It. Then Make It Real.
February 17
AI-assisted coding, low-code, and no-code platforms have changed how fast software can be built. That’s a good thing. They let founders test ideas, validate demand, and get to signal far earlier than ever before.
The problem isn’t the tools.
It’s pretending that early shortcuts are finished architecture.
This Startup Conversations in the Couve panel is a pragmatic, experience-driven conversation about how to use modern AI tools intelligently—without sabotaging your path to enterprise scale.
We’ll talk plainly about:
Where AI, low-code, and no-code are exactly the right move early on
What those tools are great for proving—and what they’re not
How to recognize the moment when “fast” needs to turn into “durable.”
What enterprise buyers expect once traction is real and the stakes increase
No fear-mongering. No service pitches. No “AI is garbage” posturing.
Just experienced builders talking about sequencing decisions correctly.
Panel Experts
Miles Oliveira — Enterprise technology strategist and founder
Charles Swatzell — Product and engineering leader focused on scalable systems
Eric Preisz — Software architect specializing in AI applications
Who This Is For
Founders, CTOs, and product leaders who want to move fast without getting stuck, prove the market before over-engineering, and understand what needs to change when real customers—and real risk—enter the picture.
AI didn’t ruin software.
It just shortened the distance between smart choices and expensive ones.
For more details on other North Bank events check our event calendar at https://www.northbankinnovations.org/events
About North Bank Innovations
North Bank Innovations is an organization based in Southwest Washington, committed to building a thriving ecosystem that helps early-stage startups.
Please note, that we encourage genuine networking, not hunting for sales or leads. If you are genuinely starting or working with a startup, this is the right crowd for you. Thanks for helping us keep it real.