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AI Madness: 16 Tools. One Champion. North Sound Decides.

Name: AI Madness: 16 Tools. One Champion. North Sound Decides.
Start: 2026-03-19T17:00:00.000-07:00
End: 2026-03-19T19:30:00.000-07:00
Location: Hemlock State Brewing Co.

North Sound Innovators

Hemlock State Brewing Co.

Mountlake Terrace, Washington

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About Event

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 | 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

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