Founders AI Showcase (North County)

A Homebrew-style night for AI experiments and demos

​We’re launching a new monthly, in-person gathering for San Diego founders who are actively building with AI — and who are willing to show their work before it’s perfect.

​Inspired by the original Homebrew Computer Club — where builders like Steve Wozniak casually shared what they were experimenting with — this is a space for real demos, early prototypes, bold ideas, and honest lessons. No polished pitch decks. No sales. No pressure.

​This is about learning in public, helping each other think sharper, and accelerating progress through thoughtful feedback.

​The Founders AI San Diego group is designed to grow a tight, curious, builder-driven founder community in the region.

What you’ll see

• ​Early AI products, tools, agents, workflows, and experiments

• ​Things that are half-working, just launched, or still a little rough

• ​Lessons from what didn’t work (often the most valuable part)

• ​Live demos, screen shares, short walkthroughs

​Format

• ​3–5 founders present for ~10 minutes each

• ​Open Q&A and group discussion after every presentation

• ​Hang out, meet other builders, and keep the conversation going

​Who this is for

• ​Founders actively building with AI (pre-seed to growth)

• ​Engineers, designers, and product leaders experimenting hands-on

• ​People who value curiosity, humility, and substance over hype

​What this is not

• ​Not a pitch night

• ​Not an investor demo day

• ​Not a sales event

​Just builders helping builders.

​📍 Event Details

• ​When: Every second Tuesday of the month

• ​First meetup: February 10, 6:00 pm

• ​Where: LVLUP USA (North County San Diego. Vista, CA)

​If you’re interested in presenting, attending, or shaping the future of this meetup, you’re very welcome. The goal is to create something long-lasting for San Diego — a place where meaningful work gets shared early, and momentum compounds over time.