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Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of Silicon Valley - the innovation capital of the world.
The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship.
Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere, with a great idea and a burning desire to succeed, to make it big, and in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time.
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Is the AI Bubble About to Burst? Monthly Jobs & Economic Update
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The US economy is constantly evolving, influenced by employment numbers, the rise and fall of inflation, foreign policy, domestic economic agendas, and movement of citizens between different regions. As a job seeker, all of these effects working in tandem can impact the inner workings of a job search.Join Colin Mo of Albert's List and Dr. Reilly White, Professor of Finance at the University of New Mexico for a monthly webinar where they'll discuss how these factors are impacting your career, particularly for those who work in tech and reside in the San Francisco Bay Area. You'll learn about:
- The most recent month's jobs report, including its biggest takeaways, silver linings, and potential warning signs.
- The most recent month's CPI report and how the rising cost of goods and money are impacting the flow of investments or consumer spending.
- What to expect in the weeks and months ahead as economic conditions evolve.
- How the economic numbers are impacting those in the San Francisco Bay Area and the technology industry!
- How Trump's recent policies are affecting the job market and economy.
- Other notable trends moving the market, including bonds, housing prices, quit rates, and more!
- And much more!
Join us with your questions, comments, and concerns.
ABOUT DR. REILLY S. WHITE, PhD
Dr. White is the Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning and an Associate Professor of Finance with tenure at the University of New Mexico. Dr. White also serves on the board of the CFA Society of New Mexico, advisor for the $4.7 Million student-run UNM Regent’s Portfolio, and leads a series of financial literacy projects in the community. Prior to his career in academia, Dr. White worked as an analyst for a large Boston-based bank, where he learned a great deal about company analysis, funding, and maintaining ethical corporate leadership. He has consulted with investment managers and municipalities on maintaining optimal portfolio strategies, particularly in response to economic challenges. Dr. White was also awarded the 2022 Paul Bartlett Ré Emerging Promotor of Peace Award and serves on the of board Voz Collegiate Preparatory School.In addition to his PhD from the University of Connecticut, Dr. White graduated summa cum laude from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth with a degree in Finance. Dr. White has published nineteen articles in finance and financial technology in the last few years, including articles in Physica A, Journal of Corporate Finance, IEEE, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, and the Journal of Banking and Finance. With his students, he co-authored Financial Literacy for Immigrants and Refugees, a free financial literacy handbook that has been translated into Spanish, Arabic, and Dari. Since 2020, Dr. White has been interviewed over 150 times by local and national media outlets on various economic and finance topics.
Visit his website at https://www.reillywhite.com
1 attendeeHow to Build AI Skills For Your Career in 2026
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AI skills are no longer optional—but learning them doesn’t require a technical background or months of tutorials.
In this live session, Albert of Albert’s List shows how professionals are using vibe coding to build real AI projects, build agents, and be more efficient.
This is a practical, beginner-friendly walkthrough, not a theory talk.### What You’ll Learn
- The top AI tools to focus on in 2026 (and which ones to ignore)
- What “vibe coding” actually means—and why it works for non-technical builders
- What agents actually are—and why you should build them at work.
- How to go from idea → concept in mere minutes or days.
- How these skills translate into career leverage, consulting, or side projects
### Who This Event Is For
- Job seekers looking to future-proof their skills
- Marketers, operators, and product-adjacent professionals
- Non-technical builders who want to ship real AI projects
- Anyone curious about AI but overwhelmed by the technical barrier
2 attendees25% OFF: 2 Hours to Freedom: Build a Job Hunt AI Agent with Claude
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2-hours-to-freedom-build-a-job-hunt-ai-agent-with-claude-tickets-1991961680007?discount=IDEATOIPO&keep_tld=trueBuild an AI agent that job hunts while you sleep.
In this hands‑on session, you’ll use Claude to build a job hunt agent that actually saves you time instead of creating more busywork. You’ll learn how to set up focused channels for targeting roles, researching companies, and tailoring outreach, then wire in various APIs so your agent can pull fresh job postings and context on demand. We'll learn how to have a reusable channel setup and prompt patterns you can run weekly to keep your search organized, personalized, and mostly on autopilot.Build an AI agent that job hunts while you sleep.
AI agents are an emerging way to automate parts of your job search, from sourcing roles to drafting outreach, so you spend less time grinding and more time in real conversations.
In this beta, hands‑on workshop, you’ll follow a guided build to assemble a prototype “Job Search Copilot” using Claude. Rather than promising a polished, one‑click agent, we’ll focus on helping you understand the building blocks: structuring prompts and tasks, wiring simple workflows, and tailoring behaviors for your role or niche.
Because tools and setups vary, not every participant will leave with a perfectly running agent in their own environment. Instead, you’ll leave with:
- A concrete mental model of how AI agents support a job search.
- A copy of the instructor’s working example project you can study and reuse.
- Templates, code snippets, and a step‑by‑step guide you can revisit after the session to get your own version fully working.
- No prior technical experience is required, but you should be comfortable installing software and copying commands. If you hit environment issues during the live session, we’ll provide ways to follow along using prepared checkpoints so you can still absorb the patterns and process.
This session will be recorded. All registrants receive:
- The recording.
- Links to the example project.
- Written setup instructions and troubleshooting tips.
- Whether you’re a jobseeker, career coach, or a professional curious about operationalizing AI in your workflow, this workshop is designed to give you a realistic, experiment‑ready starting point, not a finished product.
What you’ll walk away with
- A reusable blueprint for building simple AI agents with modern tools.
- A prototype “Job Search Copilot” project (or access to a working example) that you can refine after the workshop.
- Practical patterns you can extend to other use cases beyond job hunting.
Finally, this session will be recorded. If you sign up and cannot make it, a recording will be sent to you.
1 attendeeJob Search Operating System: Build the Strategy Before You Make a Move
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/job-search-operating-system-build-the-strategy-before-you-make-a-move-tickets-1992312069030?aff=ideatoipoMost job seekers don’t need more motivation.
They need a clear strategy and a daily operating system.
When interviews aren’t coming, the first instinct is usually to rewrite the resume, update LinkedIn, or submit more applications.
But those are not always the real problem.
You don’t need to change your resume first.
You need to understand what is blocking traction.
You don’t need to keep editing your LinkedIn profile.
You need to know whether your positioning, targeting, or outreach is failing.
You don’t need to submit more applications.
You need a better strategy.
In this live session, Nader Mowlaee, founder of Engineer Your Mission, will walk you through a simple self-discovery audit that helps you identify what is actually stopping you from getting interviews.
Then you’ll turn that audit into a 7-day sprint plan you can execute immediately.
This is not a live resume review or generic Q&A session.
It is a repeatable process you can use every week to diagnose your job-search problems, fix what matters, and make daily progress.## What You’ll Learn
Move 1: Diagnose the Real Problem
Identify what is blocking interviews right now
Separate resume problems from targeting, outreach, and positioning problems
Answer the top 10 questions every job seeker must clarify before entering the market
Move 2: Choose the Right Hiring Path
Understand the 3 hiring paths that actually convert
Learn how to pick the fastest path based on your current situation
Stop wasting time on activities that look productive but do not create conversations
Move 3: Build Your 7-Day Operating System
Create a daily job search plan you can run in 30, 60, or 90 minutes
Use a scorecard to track what is working and what needs to change
Learn how to fix your strategy when replies are not coming
No fluff. No motivation talk. No guessing.
Just a clear job search system you can use to make better decisions and take focused action every day.
Reserve your spot and bring your current job search situation if you want to follow the process live.## Who This Is For
This webinar is built for:
Engineers, technologists, scientists, product managers
Job seekers who like structure, systems, and clear steps
People who are applying or networking but not getting enough replies## Who This Is Not For
This is not for people looking for generic job search tips.
It is not for people who want a live resume review.
It is not for people unwilling to follow a daily plan.## Format
Date and Time: [Insert Date and Time]
Live on Zoom
Register now for free## Meet Your Host: Nader Mowlaee
Hi, I’m Nader. I’m an engineer with 10 years of tech recruiting experience before shifting into career coaching.
I help people get hired faster by building a clear system for targeting, outreach, and personal branding. My style is direct, structured, and built for analytical minds.## Why Work With Me?
200+ public testimonials on LinkedIn
Positioning built for hiring managers, not job boards
Practical job search workflows you can repeat without overthinking
Client testimonial: “Nader distilled many years of work experience into a very compelling story and his proactive job search strategy was excellent.”, Craig McLane, VP of Software Engineering, ZipRecruiter1 attendee
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