The AI CEO
Sips & Smoothies
Cocktail Party
Join fellow CEOs from middle-market companies and innovative small businesses with 30 or more employees in this relaxed, high-quality evening for CEOs to connect, enjoy great food and drinks, and see how AI is being used right now to accelerate growth and increase productivity.
Request an InvitationThis Is anExecutive Social,Not a Conference
The AI CEO Sips & Smoothies cocktail party is a social, peer-level experience, not a formal presentation or sales event.
Handcrafted cocktails and wine, if you choose to drink
Fresh smoothies and mocktails for those who don’t
Curated hors d’oeuvres and small plates
A comfortable, upscale setting that encourages real conversation
Hosted at The Capital Grille, one of the city's premier steakhouse destinations.
Why CEOs Enjoy This Format
Most AI events are loud and transactional. This one is different. This is an evening designed for CEOs to unwind and connect through high-impact conversation.
Strategic Downtime
Unwind after the workday in a high-caliber setting designed for reflection and connection.
Peer-Level Networking
Have meaningful conversations with fellow CEOs who understand your challenges and may become referral partners.
Premium Hospitality
Enjoy a curated selection of food and drinks at The Capital Grille, ensuring a quality experience from start to finish.
Practical AI ROI
Leave with tangible, field-tested AI insights that you can implement in your business immediately.
“No stage. No pressure. Just a well-hosted evening with the right people in the room.”
What You’ll Experience During the Evening
A Relaxed Social Flow
Arrive, grab a drink or a smoothie, and settle in. Conversation happens naturally throughout the upscale space. No forced networking. No awkward formats. Simply a well-hosted evening with the right people.
8 AI Demos in 8 Minutes
At a natural break in the evening, you’ll see eight fast, practical AI demos. These are real tools and prompts CEOs are using to save time, improve productivity, and help teams perform at a higher level.
For example, you will see a quick demo of how to use AI to take an underperforming asset and turn it into cash. Many companies have invested hundreds of thousands to millions in leads that never converted into sales. You will learn how a debt consolidation company in the financial services space made $600,000 within 90 days by using AI and SMS to convert these old dead leads into sales.
No theory. Just quick, tangible ideas.
Generate Referrals From Other Businesses Targeting the Same Affluent Consumers in the DMV Area
This event is uniquely curated for CEOs of companies serving affluent consumers in the D.C. metro area, including automobile dealers and financial services, as well as law, accounting, home services, and more.
“When you put CEOs in a room who share a high-value client base, something powerful happens. You create a natural environment for building referral partnerships and exploring structured joint ventures.”
Imagine,
A luxury auto dealer connects with a solar installer, and they agree to co-market to each other’s customers.
A CEO of a financial advisory partners or joint ventures with a top-tier home services CEO.
Every conversation is an opportunity to build mutually beneficial relationships and generate new business with peers who understand your market and clientele.
Smarter CEO Introductions Powered by AI
We also use AI-powered matchmaking to introduce you to other CEOs based on industry, role, growth priorities, and personal interests.
“It removes the awkwardness and makes the social time more valuable, leading to a profitable business relationship or a new friendship.”
Who This Event Is Designed For
Attendance is intentionally limited to 20 CEOs to ensure a personalized experience.
The Invitation Process
“Limited to 20 CEOs of companies with 30+ employees to ensure high-value, peer-level connections for all.”
Request Invitation
Brief Compatibility Review
Official Invitation Secured
If the timing for this session doesn't work, contact us to join the next event’s waitlist.
About Your Host
Tim Booker
CEO of MindFinders and Mindfinders AI
“I help successful CEOs turn the chaos of growth into the clarity of a high-performance system.”
Tim has over three decades of proven leadership experience in IT and staffing. Before founding MindFinders in 2001, he led teams of more than 700 consultants and managed $80 million in annual revenue as the Regional Vice President at Robert Half. He has successfully built and scaled high-performing teams across 26 offices in 8 states, consistently delivering results for both federal and commercial clients. Under his leadership, MindFinders has thrived for over 25 years, earning a reputation for excellence, innovation, and real-world impact in the industry.
About MindFinders Inc
MindFinders, a prominent staffing and IT consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., was recently recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the 25 largest temporary staffing companies in both 2022 and 2023. Since 2001, MindFinders has specialized in connecting top technical talent with government and commercial clients, consistently prioritizing integrity, compliance, and results. Their vision is to make hiring and project delivery seamless and human-centered by leveraging MindFinders AI and their comprehensive staffing solutions. They are committed to helping organizations and individuals succeed.
About MindFinders AI
MindFinders AI acts as a strategic advisor and management consultant for CEOs and their executive teams, focusing on growth and AI integration.
We assist leaders in leveraging AI to accelerate business growth and enhance operational efficiency. By working closely with executives, MindFinders AI develops and implements customized AI solutions that drive growth, automate essential tasks, and improve customer experiences, all without extensive coding or large technical teams.
Our approach streamlines operations, reduces inefficiencies, and boosts productivity, enabling CEOs to execute faster and align teams more effectively.
MindFinders AI also supports workforce transformation by upskilling talent and deploying AI-ready teams, ensuring organizations are equipped for measurable performance and sustainable success.
MindFinders AI is a leading partner of GrowersCloud.AI, an AI-powered business operating system that helps CEOs accelerate growth and boost productivity.
GrowersCloud.AI empowers executive teams to uncover hidden profits, optimize processes, and align strategy with execution.
Together, we deliver AI-driven solutions that transform companies and help CEOs build future-ready enterprises.