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Build, Break and Automate

Founder Institute and AI Collective host a hands-on Make.com workshop in Washington, DC. Come with your laptop to build and break and learn as you explore automation and AI through live demos, guided building, and practical conversations.

Who should attend

  • Founders, operators, freelancers, or anyone who loves optimizing systems. This night is about experimenting, connecting, and building things that run on their own.

What you’ll do

  • Build real workflows and explore what’s possible with Make.com, a leading visual automation platform.
  • See live demos, then roll up your sleeves for a guided, hands-on workshop.
  • Learn how automation + AI are reshaping how we work.

Why this is worth it

  • Make is used by 350,000+ teams to connect apps, streamline workflows, and integrate AI into everyday processes. From no-code automations to advanced orchestration, Make helps you move faster and build smarter systems.

Agenda (approx.)

  • 5:45 PM: Doors open + Networking
  • 6:00 PM: Welcome
  • 6:15 PM: Intro to Make.com + Live Demo
  • 6:45 PM: Hands-on Workshop
  • 7:30 PM: Show & Tell
  • 8:00 PM: Close + Social mingling

Details

  • Date & Time: Thu, May 14, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EDT
  • Location: Washington, DC, USA
  • Hosted by: Jonathan G. (Super Organizer)

About Make.com: Make is one of the world’s leading visual automation platforms, used by 350,000+ teams to connect apps, streamline workflows, and integrate AI into everyday processes. For more, see Make.com.

Register now: https://www.meetup.com/dc-startup-founder-101/events/314690207

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