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NEW PROGRAMMING DROP JUST ADDED

May 9, 2025 Big talks for Big ideas during Portland Startup Week 2025

🎲 AI Ethics Weighted Dice ?

An AI 'Ask Me Anything' w. Scott Hanselman

Right after stepping off the TEDxPortland stage, Scott Hanselman and Rose Kaz (that's me!) shared a quickfire exchange about artificial intelligence, trust, and the often not so quiet ways systems shape our lives.

One metaphor Scott shared stuck: AI is like rolling weighted dice.
It hit—because it's simple, and it's true.

Scott Hanselman is a programmer, teacher and speaker who lives in Portland, Oregon. He is the VP of Developer Community at Microsoft. Scott works on .NET, Open Source and the Azure Cloud Developer Experience.

I'm so jazzed to be opening the conversation to be truly collaborative, because that's what I'm here to do!! Please join in this super collaborative AI conversation.

We’re gathering questions in advance—drop yours here. Add your technical, philosophical, speculative, or personal questions and we will work them into the AMA —we want to hear what’s on your mind!

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📌 What else you may want to read twice…

• ⚡️ FLASH SALE 50% off May 25 ONLY

• 🙀 WTF is AI ~ Your FREE Info Session

• 📝 New blog: Update Your Default Settings

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WTF is AI & What Can It Do for You!

AI is everywhere — but what does it actually mean for your business?

This is a free, no-fluff session, where we’ll break down what AI is (no jargon!), what it can do for purpose-driven teams ~regardless of size ~ and how to use it / boss it kindly without losing your voice, values, or your sanity!

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📝 From Our Blog: Update Your Default Settings

🧠 The More You Know….Default settings are rarely designed with equity in mind. Whether it’s your tech tools, your funding model, or your mindset—what’s “pre-selected” can quietly reinforce outdated systems.

Now’s the time to get intentional. Update your defaults. Rewrite what’s automatic.

🔍 Dive deeper into how default settings shape systems and behavior.

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In solidarity,
Rose Kaz

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✨ The future of business is collaborative. And it’s woman-forward. Let’s go.

P.S. Please tell me… how you’re changing YOUR WORLD ! Hit reply or tag me with your insights—I’d love to hear what you’re building and know how I can support you!