Portland, ME

Prompt & Circumstance: A Startup Maine Happy Hour

America/New_York (EDT)
until 7:00 PM
Root Wild Kombucha · Portland

Prompt & Circumstance: A Startup Maine Happy Hour takes place on Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM (EDT) at Root Wild Kombucha in Portland, ME, and runs until 7:00 PM. Tickets are $25 + on Luma.

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Everyone's talking about AI. The hype, the fears, the progress, the challenges. Fewer people are talking about what it actually looks like on a Tuesday afternoon in a real job. Prompt and circumstance if you will...

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Join Startup Maine for a fall happy hour at Root Wild to dig into just that. We'll spend two hours doing two things: meeting each other, and hearing an honest, engaging conversation about how people across Maine are putting AI to work in their roles and their companies. Midway through, Owen McCarthy, Co-founder of MedRhythms, will moderate a short panel with innovative leaders using AI in real ways in real jobs. No slides, no jargon (hold us to this). Then we get back to the good part: talking to each other. Our panelists will stick around, so bring your questions. Our goal for every happy hour is simple. Everyone leaves with at least one new connection and one new insight to put to work Wednesday morning. Who this is for: Founders, operators, investors, students, the AI-curious and the AI-skeptical are all welcome. Whether you're new to Maine, new to the startup ecosystem, new to AI, or an old friend of Startup Maine, join us. Speakers: We asked Owen McCarthy, a longtime friend of Startup Maine, which leaders in Maine are using AI in the most innovative ways in their roles and their companies. He's moderating, and this is his starting lineup. Owen McCarthy (moderator): Co-Founder & Senior Advisor, MedRhythms, Inc. & Board Member, First Light Works Nicole Bradick: Global Head of Innovation, Factor Ryan Low: Vice Chancellor for Finance and Strategic A.I. Integration, University of Maine System Christopher Reuter: Board Member, Trailmix Labs & Head of Marketing, Spectrum Security Chris Marshall: Principal Managing Partner, GreenMars Real Estate Services The details Startup Maine is a 501(c)(3) that convenes and champions Maine's startup ecosystem. Through our annual conference, Startup Maine Week, startup-focused initiatives, and year-round support for startups, we fuel innovation, strengthen connections, and drive long-term economic growth. Your ticket supports that work, plus gets you great kombucha and beer and a room full of people worth meeting. Thank you for supporting Startup Maine. Please note: By registering for this event, you consent to your contact information being added to Startup Maine's newsletter. You may unsubscribe from this at any time. You consent to your image or likeness being used in content associated with the event.

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Startup Maine Calendar
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When
Tue, Sep 22, 2026 · 5:00 PM (EDT) · until 7:00 PM
Where
Root Wild Kombucha
Address
Root Wild Kombucha, 135 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Price
$25 +
Genre
ai
Weather
60°F · ClearForecast at 5:00 PM (EDT)

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When is Prompt & Circumstance: A Startup Maine Happy Hour?
Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT.
How much are tickets for Prompt & Circumstance: A Startup Maine Happy Hour?
Tickets are $25 +.
Where is Prompt & Circumstance: A Startup Maine Happy Hour?
Root Wild Kombucha, Root Wild Kombucha, 135 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101, USA, Portland, ME.
Where can I buy tickets for Prompt & Circumstance: A Startup Maine Happy Hour?
Tickets are sold on Luma. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
What time does Prompt & Circumstance: A Startup Maine Happy Hour end?
It runs until 7:00 PM.

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