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This is a location for Startups, Events, Lectures, Hackathons, DevHouses, tinkering, brainstorming, co-working, and more! We have events occurring on a daily basis @hackerdojo.org
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pAIthon MeetUp
Hacker Dojo, 855 Maude Ave, Mountain View, CA, USWe build things. Usually in Python. Often with AI assistance.
Come join the discussion! This interactive and inclusive event welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds to learn from one another.Each week the group will choose to dive into topics related to Python software development often using AI tools. All questions and topics are welcome and we often digress into interesting off-topic discussions.
Between meetings, come chat about your Python and other questions in the Python channel in the Hacker Dojo Discord https://discord.gg/qz3v4ggQdP
You can see topics we've covered at previous meetings here: https://petertheobald.github.io/HackerDojoPythonGroup/
See you there!
ALL ARE WELCOME TO THE DOJO
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Wiki3: Own Your Own AI Workshop
·HybridHacker Dojo, 855 Maude Ave, Mountain View, CA, USWiki3 AI Owners Group — Free and IN-PERSON at Hacker Dojo
This is a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to run AI models on your own computer. We'll focus on practical tools you can install and use today, with live demos, guided installations, and time to experiment with your own projects.
The Wiki3 AI Owners Group is for people who want to own their AI tools. We started with Jan.ai and will start working with Hermes Agent next.
Agenda (2.5 hours)
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Quick examples
— See what's possible with local AI right out of the box
What, Why, How: Local-First AI
— Why running models locally matters for privacy, cost, and control -
Open Source & Freedom
— Why OSS and "free as in freedom" are essential to owning your AI
Demo
— Live walkthrough of features, models, and real-world usage
Installation Walkthroughs
Q&A
— Your questions answered
Practice/Problem-Solving Time
— Bring a task or use case you want to tackle; we'll work through it together.
Member Demos
— Share what you built or learned during the session (optional)
Review & Feedback
— What should we cover next? What could be improved?
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What to Bring
A laptop (Mac or Windows) if you want to install and experiment during the session. No prior setup required — we'll do everything together. Also not required, just bring your curiosity!Who Should Attend
Anyone interested in running AI privately on their own hardware. Educators, developers, researchers, students, and curious technologists welcome. No AI experience required.Registration
Space is limited for in-person attendance at Hacker Dojo. Online attendees welcome via38 attendees
🧙🏼Build & Chill Project Jam🧙🏾♂️:Bring Your Project, Ideas, or Advice🧙🏻♂️
Hacker Dojo, 855 Maude Ave, Mountain View, CA, USEvery two weeks, the Hacker Dojo community gets together for Community Project Day, and we’re kicking it off with a Community Project Day warm-up!
This is your space to collaborate, build, and hang out with other innovators, hackers, creatives, and tinkerers.
Whether you want to:
- Collaborate with others on your own project
- Lend a hand on a Hacker Dojo community task
- Hang out and see what’s happeningYou're welcome to drop by and plug in.
We'll share a few ideas and community project needs, but you're free to contribute however you like. This is all about co-creation and good vibes, with no pressure.
💡 Bring:
- Your laptop, tools, or anything you like working with
- A curious mind
- Optional: snacks or drinks to share with fellow builders👀 First-timer?
No problem! We’ll make sure you’re introduced and oriented.
Let’s make cool things together — see you there!🙋 Want to help out?
We’re always looking for extra hands to support these community events.Sign up to volunteer here → https://calendar.notion.so/meet/ildefonsoprieto/d5a7f4olw
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