We’ve got another JAM-PACKED newsletter for you! We’re looking forward to seeing you at the next event very soon!
— Chase, Matt, Daniel, and the TATC Team
Real Talk - Is Birmingham ready for AI?
Join local experts to explore the city's talent gap—and opportunity—in a fast-changing world.
Birmingham has made real strides as a tech hub—but is it ready to seize the AI opportunity? As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, the question isn’t just whether we have the infrastructure or the ambition, but whether we have the talent to build, apply, and lead in this new era.
Join us for a provocative and interactive edition of Techs and the City, where local experts, technologists, and community leaders will examine the state of AI talent in Birmingham—from builders to users, data scientists to AI-native entrepreneurs. Are we prepared to lead—or will we be left behind?
Co-hosts: DEPLOY + Alloy Digital + MeaningfulAI
Moderator and Speakers:
Special Guest Moderator: Jason Rhoades
Panelists:
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Happy Hour w/ complimentary beer & food provided
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | The Panel Begins
For more details about the event, visit techsandthecity.org
Save the Date - Shindigit@l HSV
Rhythm & Code In Huntsville
October 30th!!
The Camp, MidCity District, Huntsville
Join us in Huntsville, AL on Thursday, October 30th at The Camp as we host another amazing musical event!
This electrifying event will bringing together music lovers, creators, and innovators in a celebration of sound, art, and community.
More details (and tickets!!) coming soon… #StayTunedToThisNewsletter
Developer News Roundup
Here are a few recent articles we found valuable - and thought you would as well!
How AI is transforming software development for the better - AI-assisted development and how it’s streamlining the development process
Is AI the end of software engineering or the next step in its evolution? - Is it really possible for anyone to vibe-code their way into becoming a software developer?
Older coders are more in tune with vibe coding, study claims - Veteran programmers show greater confidence in AI-driven coding tools… it’s like they know what they’re doing… 🤔
Building Mental Health AI as a Solo Dev
Tristan Morris (InVis)
In this episode of Techs and the City, we sit down with Tristan Morris, a software engineer at University of Alabama in Huntsville’s SMAP Research Center and the founder of InViz, a gener8tor-backed mental health chatbot startup. From early Python experiments to defense tech, failed DARPA grant, and bootstrapping a HIPAA‑compliant SaaS product with under $100/month infra, Tristan’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, real-world dev problem‑solving, and startup grit.
🎙️ Hosted by Daniel Walters, this conversation digs deep into what it takes to:
-- Build compliant AI tools for healthcare
-- Pivot from government contracts to startup life
-- Bootstrap a SaaS with under $100/month in infrastructure
-- Learn sales as a developer
-- Leverage meetups and referral networks to find your first users
If you're a developer who has their eye on venturing into the entrepreneur space — this one’s for you.
We’re excited to continue to bring you amazing tech content, highlighting and elevating the tech talent in Birmingham and the surrounding cities. If you have any suggestions for show topics, speakers, or additional feedback, please let us know! Drop us an email to [email protected].
