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SUMMARY:Tech Talks: A.I. Isn't Magic
DESCRIPTION:<h4>Topic: The Essential A.I. Toolkit</h4><p>This session provides a hands-on guide to navigating the major AI platforms safe for home and work. Attendees will learn practical prompting techniques for drafting, summarizing, and brainstorming, with a strong emphasis on data privacy and responsible usage habits.</p><p>Registration guarantees a spot. Event capacity: 70. Snacks and refreshments provided on first come, first serve basis.</p><h4>Speaker: Crys Black</h4><p>Crys Black is a marketing and operations leader who helps businesses use AI in practical, human-centered ways. She enjoys making new technology easier to understand and more useful in everyday work. Crys works with startups on marketing, automation, and AI strategy, and she loves helping people feel more comfortable asking questions, trying tools, and learning what actually works.</p><h5>Links</h5><ul>    <li>Website: <a href="https://crysblack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://crysblack.com</a></li></ul><h4>Speaker: Andres Sepulveda Morales</h4><p>About the Speaker: Andres Sepulveda Morales is the founder of <a href="https://www.redmage.cc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Red Mage</a>, a specialized technology agency focusing on the intersection of deep engineering and community impact. A former corporate software engineer with 8+ years of experience, Andres translates complex technical expertise into accessible, community-driven solutions.</p><p>His consulting proficiency has been widely recognized; in 2025, he was named one of Contra’s Best Software Consultants to Hire for English and Spanish markets. He is a trusted partner for platforms like <a href="https://lovable.dev/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lovable</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.surelink.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SureLink</a>, and a recognized expert for cutting-edge development tools including <a href="https://bolt.new/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bolt.new</a>, <a href="https://www.framer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Framer</a>, and several others. Andres is highly dedicated to advancing AI literacy in the community. As Treasurer and Advisory Board Member for the <a href="https://www.rockymountainai.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rocky Mountain AI Interest Group (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit)</a>, he founded the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rockymountainai.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fort Collins chapter</a> and helped the organization serve over 6,400 participants at 200+ events across Colorado in 2025 alone.</p><h5>Portfolio / Relevant Links</h5><ul>    <li>Contra Portfolio: <a href="https://contra.com/andersthemagi/work?r=andersthemagi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://contra.com/andersthemagi/work?r=andersthemagi</a></li>    <li>Sessionize Profile: <a href="https://sessionize.com/andersthemagi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://sessionize.com/andersthemagi/</a></li>    <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-sepulveda-morales/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-sepulveda-morales/</a></li></ul>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h4>Topic: The Essential A.I. Toolkit</h4><p>This session provides a hands-on guide to navigating the major AI platforms safe for home and work. Attendees will learn practical prompting techniques for drafting, summarizing, and brainstorming, with a strong emphasis on data privacy and responsible usage habits.</p><p>Registration guarantees a spot. Event capacity: 70. Snacks and refreshments provided on first come, first serve basis.</p><h4>Speaker: Crys Black</h4><p>Crys Black is a marketing and operations leader who helps businesses use AI in practical, human-centered ways. She enjoys making new technology easier to understand and more useful in everyday work. Crys works with startups on marketing, automation, and AI strategy, and she loves helping people feel more comfortable asking questions, trying tools, and learning what actually works.</p><h5>Links</h5><ul>    <li>Website: <a href="https://crysblack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://crysblack.com</a></li></ul><h4>Speaker: Andres Sepulveda Morales</h4><p>About the Speaker: Andres Sepulveda Morales is the founder of <a href="https://www.redmage.cc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Red Mage</a>, a specialized technology agency focusing on the intersection of deep engineering and community impact. A former corporate software engineer with 8+ years of experience, Andres translates complex technical expertise into accessible, community-driven solutions.</p><p>His consulting proficiency has been widely recognized; in 2025, he was named one of Contra’s Best Software Consultants to Hire for English and Spanish markets. He is a trusted partner for platforms like <a href="https://lovable.dev/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lovable</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.surelink.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SureLink</a>, and a recognized expert for cutting-edge development tools including <a href="https://bolt.new/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bolt.new</a>, <a href="https://www.framer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Framer</a>, and several others. Andres is highly dedicated to advancing AI literacy in the community. As Treasurer and Advisory Board Member for the <a href="https://www.rockymountainai.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rocky Mountain AI Interest Group (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit)</a>, he founded the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rockymountainai.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fort Collins chapter</a> and helped the organization serve over 6,400 participants at 200+ events across Colorado in 2025 alone.</p><h5>Portfolio / Relevant Links</h5><ul>    <li>Contra Portfolio: <a href="https://contra.com/andersthemagi/work?r=andersthemagi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://contra.com/andersthemagi/work?r=andersthemagi</a></li>    <li>Sessionize Profile: <a href="https://sessionize.com/andersthemagi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://sessionize.com/andersthemagi/</a></li>    <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-sepulveda-morales/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-sepulveda-morales/</a></li></ul>
LOCATION:Gertrude Scott Meeting Room\, 300 N. Adams Avenue Loveland\, Colorado 80537
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