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.

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.