Community Event · New Orleans

BETA IN PROGRESS

A speakeasy lunch for South Louisiana people figuring out AI. Every other Thursday. The Nieux, New Orleans. No pitch deck required.

WhereThe Nieux, New Orleans
WhenEvery Other Thursday, Lunch
CostFree
Format10–15 people, open conversation
What It Is

Honest conversations about AI. No theater.

Most AI events are either sales pitches dressed as education or academic panels disconnected from how businesses actually run. Beta in Progress is neither. It's a small, intentional gathering of builders and operators who want to talk honestly about what's actually happening with AI — what's working, what's failing, and what's coming next.

There's no stage. No speaker slots. No slide decks. Just a table of curious, capable people who understand that figuring out AI in real time is better done together than in isolation.

The Rules

What you won't find here.

  • No pitch decks or sales presentations
  • No investors hunting for deal flow
  • No "thought leadership" without substance
  • No traction required to have a voice
  • Real questions get real answers
  • Problems shared, solutions compared
  • Operators and builders in the same room
  • Genuine curiosity welcomed at any level
Who Shows Up

Built for people doing the work.

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Business Owners

Running operations and trying to figure out where AI creates real leverage — not hype.

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Operators & GMs

Responsible for making things work day-to-day and looking for tools that actually reduce friction.

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Tech Builders

Building AI products and systems who want to stay connected to real business problems.

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Curious People

Early in the AI journey and looking for a room where asking basic questions is welcome.

Join Us

Get on the list.

Space is limited to keep the conversation quality high. Email us to get on the invite list for the next session.

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Workshops

Hands-on AI workshops in New Orleans.

Go deeper than conversation. TrustLight workshops are small, in-person, and built around doing — walk out with something you've actually built.

June 6, 2026 · Loyola University · New Orleans
Vibe Coding Workshop
Half-day hands-on session — walk out with a real AI-powered app that takes real payments. No coding experience required. 25 seats. $297 founding cohort rate.
Register Now — $297 →
Coming Soon
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