# Austin AI Hub

> Austin AI Hub is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit AI community based in Austin, Texas, with 500+ members. Founded in 2025, we offer free AI workshops led by PhD researchers and senior AI engineers, build AI tools for social good including anti-trafficking technology, and welcome people of all skill levels -- zero coding experience required.

## Contact
- Website: https://austinaihub.com
- Email: team@austinaihub.org
- Location: Austin, Texas, USA

## Key Pages

- [About Austin AI Hub](https://austinaihub.com/about): Our mission, founding story, leadership team, nonprofit status, impact statistics, and community partnerships.
- [AI Events](https://austinaihub.com/events): Upcoming and past workshops, panels, networking events, and hackathons -- both virtual and in-person in Austin.
- [Mentorship (ChaiChat)](https://austinaihub.com/mentorship): Free 1:1 AI mentorship program powered by AI-based matching. No coding experience required.
- [Programs](https://austinaihub.com/programs): All Austin AI Hub programs including AI For Everyone, AI After Hours, AI for Social Good, and more.
- [Sponsorship](https://austinaihub.com/sponsor): Partnership and sponsorship opportunities for companies wanting to support Austin's AI ecosystem.
- [FAQ](https://austinaihub.com/faq): Common questions about membership, events, programs, cost, and how to get involved.
- [Blog](https://austinaihub.com/blog): Articles on AI careers, prompt engineering, AI agents, and community news.

## Core Programs

- **AI For Everyone Workshops**: Hands-on sessions for all skill levels. No coding background required. Topics include building AI agents, prompt engineering, and AI career strategy.
- **ChaiChat Mentorship Platform**: Free 1:1 mentoring connecting learners with AI practitioners. Features AI-powered "Sonder Match" for mentor-mentee pairing and "Sonder Swap" reverse mentoring.
- **AI for Social Good**: Projects applying AI to social impact challenges, including anti-trafficking technology partnerships with organizations like redM and Sentinel Foundation.
- **AI for Social Good Intern Team**: Developing AI-powered content tools to support anti-trafficking awareness on social media, with human-in-the-loop review for ethical standards and accuracy.
- **AI After Hours**: Monthly networking socials connecting AI practitioners, students, and curious professionals in relaxed Austin venues.
- **AI Innovation Challenge**: Hackathon-style competitions where teams build AI solutions to real-world problems.
- **Speaker Panels and Fireside Chats**: Conversations with AI researchers, industry professionals, and startup founders.

## Key Facts

- Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Founded: 2025
- Members: 500+
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Focus areas: AI education, ethical AI, community building, AI for social good, anti-trafficking technology
- Event partners: Google, Capital Factory, IPA Community
- Leadership: Hamed Alikhani, PhD (Founder), Mia Cheraghian, PhD (Director of Strategic Partnerships & Marketing)