NY AI Engineers: Oct Tech Talk w/ OpenRouter, Hex, & Metropolis Presenting

We hosted the October edition of the New York AI Engineers Tech Talk, a monthly gathering dedicated to AI engineering. Whether attendees were seasoned ML engineers or fullstack developers curious about working with LLMs, it was the place to dive into real-world projects, technical challenges, and creative solutions.

What to Expect

Each month, AI engineers shared something they had built, the challenges they faced, and how they solved them. It was all substance, no fluff; designed for engineers, by engineers.

This Month’s Presenters

Shashank Goyal – Founding Engineer @ OpenRouter

Zack Kirby – Software Engineer @ Hex

Paul Lindner – Principal Software Engineer @ Metropolis

Who Attended

The event brought together a high-signal mix of software developers, data scientists, AI engineers, and technical founders exploring how AI was applied at the application layer. It offered a casual yet focused environment for learning, sharing, and connecting with peers in the NYC AI engineering community.

Agenda

6:30 – 7:15 PM: Networking with pizza and soft drinks (courtesy of Fonzi AI)
7:15 – 7:20 PM: Opening remarks
7:20 – 8:05 PM: Tech Talks (3×10 minutes + Q&A)
8:05 – 8:30 PM: Meet the speakers & connect with attendees

Location

Mindspace Brooklyn – Williamsburg
Mindspace was a boutique coworking and flexible office provider merging stunning design with hospitality-level service. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, it operated across 47+ locations in 23 cities throughout Europe and the US.