What we learned from hosting our first event in SF

Northflank hosted its first in-person event in San Francisco, in collaboration with Kindred Ventures, to explore the challenges of creating long-lasting software, particularly in AI infrastructure. Bringing together engineers and founders, the event featured a panel discussion moderated by Steve Jang, with insights from customers and AI product builders like JonLuca DeCaro, Kei Yoshikoshi, and Diego Rodriguez. The conversation highlighted the emotional attachment users form with specific AI models and the rapid feedback loops facilitated by platforms like Discord. Lessons from organizing the event included the importance of experienced speakers, proficient hosting, thoughtful logistics, and the social nature of engineers when placed in the right environment. The gathering underscored Northflank's commitment to building a thoughtful workload delivery platform for deploying and managing complex infrastructures, leaving a lasting impression by focusing on the needs and experiences of its users.