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SUMMARY:aiGNV July 2026 Lunch Meetup: Trends\, Tools\, Real Use Cases
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual lunch meetup to dive into the latest trends\, tools\, and real-world use cases in AI.\n\n\nWelcome to the monthly AI for Business Meetup! \nPresented by startGNV & GNV.AI \nJoin us for the first AI for Business Lunch Meetup. It’ll be full of useful insight and real talk about how local businesses are putting AI to work today. Whether you’re a founder\, freelancer\, manager\, marketer\, or just AI-curious\, this meetup is a chance to connect with others in the Gainesville business and tech community who are testing\, building\, and learning in real-time. \nWe’ll kick things off with an opportunity to order lunch during an informal meet and greet at 11:30 am\, followed by a few short\, no-fluff presentations from local operators showing what they’re doing with AI tools and more—and how it’s affecting their workflows\, output\, and bottom line. Co-hosted by startGNV and GNV.AI\, this is your front-row seat to how generative AI is being applied right here in Gainesville and around North Central Florida. \nThere is plenty of parking. The meeting will be in the third-floor meeting room.
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/aignv-july-2026-lunch-meetup-trends-tools-real-use-cases/
LOCATION:Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville\, 3501 Southwest 2nd Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL 32607\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32607\, US
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SUMMARY:aiGNV Lunch Meetup: Trends\, Tools\, Real Use Cases
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual lunch meetup to dive into the latest trends\, tools\, and real-world use cases in AI.\n\n\nWelcome to the monthly AI for Business Meetup! \nPresented by startGNV & GNV.AI \nJoin us for the first AI for Business Lunch Meetup. It’ll be full of useful insight and real talk about how local businesses are putting AI to work today. Whether you’re a founder\, freelancer\, manager\, marketer\, or just AI-curious\, this meetup is a chance to connect with others in the Gainesville business and tech community who are testing\, building\, and learning in real-time. \nWe’ll kick things off with an opportunity to order lunch during an informal meet and greet at 11:30 am\, followed by a few short\, no-fluff presentations from local operators showing what they’re doing with AI tools and more—and how it’s affecting their workflows\, output\, and bottom line. Co-hosted by startGNV and GNV.AI\, this is your front-row seat to how generative AI is being applied right here in Gainesville and around North Central Florida. \nThere is plenty of parking. The meeting will be in the third-floor meeting room.
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/aignv-lunch-meetup-trends-tools-real-use-cases-5/
LOCATION:Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville\, 3501 Southwest 2nd Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL 32607\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32607\, US
CATEGORIES:startGNV
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SUMMARY:Maximize Your Banking (Lunch & Learn)
DESCRIPTION:The presentation will highlight the full range of banking services available to small businesses\, with a focus on business credit and lending while emphasizing that a bank can be much more than just a source of financing.It will explore how business owners can use their bank as a trusted resource for day-to-day operations\, growth planning\, cash flow management\, and long-term success.Attendees will learn strategies for building stronger relationships with their bankers\, accessing the right financial tools at the right time\, and positioning their businesses to take advantage of opportunities as they arise.The objective is to help business owners view their bank as a reliable partner capable of supporting virtually any financial need.Startups– you aren’t going to want to miss this information!Meet the speaker:Elijah FrancisElijah Francis is a Financial Center Manager with a strong background in retail and business banking. He has experience leading teams\, developing client relationships\, and helping individuals and businesses achieve financial growth through tailored solutions.Elijah began his banking career as a relationship banker\, where he built expertise in financial analysis\, customer service\, and business development. He now focuses on supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners with strategic banking insights and guidance.Thank you to our sponsor:———————UF Innovate | AccelerateUF Innovate | Accelerate is the University of Florida’s entrepreneurship support program that includes Sid Martin Biotech\, the globally recognized biotechnology incubator located in Progress Park in Alachua\, Florida\, and The Hub\, the globally recognized diversified tech incubator located in Gainesville’s Innovation District.
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/maximize-your-banking-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:UF Innovate | The Hub\, 747 SW Second Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL 32607
CATEGORIES:UF Innovate
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SUMMARY:The Startup Legal Blueprint (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Speakers:Alex JohnsonAlex is an experienced intellectual property attorney with a focus on patents and trademarks. He supports U.S. and foreign-based clients in protecting critical IP and developing strategies to maximize and leverage the value of IP assets. With over a decade of experience in patent searches\, patent application preparation\, patent prosecution\, trademark assessments\, and validity and infringement analyses. Alex helps manage portfolios for early-stage companies\, venture-backed entities\, and established businesses.Alex has a degree in chemistry but works extensively in the mechanical and electrical fields in addition to the chemical arts. In addition to his patent and trademark practice\, Alex assists in all transactional and commercial agreements involving intellectual property including master services agreements\, manufacturing agreements\, licensing agreements\, and technology transfer agreements. Alex brings a knowledgeable and innovative approach to the growth of his client’s IP portfolio.Regardless of whether the client is a first time inventor or an established company\, Alex utilizes his skill and understanding of the ever-changing field of intellectual property to reach and exceed his client’s goals. Alex is a member of the Ohio Bar Association and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.JR MooreJR advises venture capital and private equity fund sponsors on fund formation\, ongoing operational matters\, and portfolio investment transactions. His practice spans the full lifecycle of private funds\, including formation\, marketing\, closings\, and governance\, as well as transactions involving transfers of limited partnership interests\, portfolio investments\, and other related operational and strategic matters.He also represents institutional investors in connection with commitments to private investment funds including venture capital\, growth equity and private equity funds. He regularly drafts\, reviews\, and negotiates fund and investment documentation\, including offering materials\, limited partnership and operating agreements\, internal general partner and management company agreements\, subscription agreements\, side letters\, and LP transfer agreements.In addition\, JR represents startups\, early-stage\, and growth-stage companies throughout their corporate lifecycle and counsels investors in venture capital transactions\, including the identification and investment in technology companies across a range of industries and geographies.Our Sponsor:FBT GibbonsFBT Gibbons is a leading national law firm serving clients ranging from mid-sized businesses and growth-oriented startups to multinational corporations operating or investing in middle markets.Sufficient is never enough.We don’t just work for our clients; we go further. Our deep experience across the energy\, finance\, life sciences\, and manufacturing industries helps us see what others sometimes miss. By understanding specific market and sector dynamics\, our team develops strategies that align with and support clients’ overall business goals.Along with industry knowledge\, our lawyers leverage technology and innovation for clients\, and we are proud to be recognized as one of the Most Innovative Firms in North America by The Financial Times. We know that innovation\, particularly in the AI arena\, is not simply about new tools and technologies. It also means continuously seeking better and more creative ways to practice law\, invest in our people\, and serve our clients and communities.This event is worth 10 Hub House points so don’t miss your chance to help your team climb the leaderboard. Select your Hub House when registering and rack up the points. If you’re not in a Hub House or not an Accelerate client\, select “Unknown.”———————UF Innovate | AccelerateUF Innovate | Accelerate is the University of Florida’s entrepreneurship support program that includes Sid Martin Biotech\, the globally recognized biotechnology incubator located in Progress Park in Alachua\, Florida\, and The Hub\, the globally recognized diversified tech incubator located in Gainesville’s Innovation District.
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/the-startup-legal-blueprint-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:UF Innovate
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