SparkUp AI
Ignite Your AI Journey with SparkUp AI,
where Collaboration Meets Innovation!
Welcome to our AI Community!
Are you interested in diving deep into the world of artificial intelligence? If so, you've come to the right place!
Our AI Community is to foster a collaborative, volunteer community and build a strong professional network where members can connect, share knowledge, and learn from each other's experiences, while fostering innovation in the field of artificial intelligence.
Offerings
Collaborative Learning
Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for AI.
Presentations,Workshops, Games, & Discussions
Participate in interactive sessions covering a wide range of AI topics, from machine learning to deep learning.
Coaching & Mentorship
Learn from experienced mentors and contribute your own knowledge.
Volunteering & Partnership
Use your unique talents and newly acquired AI skills to shape the future of our AI Community and help build a thriving community.
Project Collaborations
Apply AI to real-world use cases while working on project teams with others learning all about AI.
Shaping the Future, One Spark at a Time
Community Showcase: Community Events
Community Benefits
Learn, Connect, Innovate—Together in AI
Community Benefits
Our AI Community is a collaborative learning community where individuals passionate about artificial intelligence can connect, learn from each other, and explore a wide range of AI topics through interactive workshops and discussions.
Join us and contribute your unique talents to shape the future of our AI Community! By contributing your time and expertise, you'll not only help build a thriving community but as an active participant, you'll:
Forge valuable connections
Boost your resume
Ace your interviews
Keep your skills sharp
Expand your AI knowledge
Build your portfolio
Get ready to apply your skills at work
Together, we can create a vibrant and supportive environment where everyone benefits.
Testimonials
1w
Thank you Diana for creating incredible space to grow everyone weekly by hosting discussions on key topics in AI! This community is growing fast and appreciate all you do!!!
13m
Diana McLean great article. I attended my 1st study group and gained many insights on what the future of AI is heading towards. I appreciate your passion and willingness to share your knowledge. Thanks again for introducing me to the Study group.
1mo
Another amazing session with the AI Study Group. Amazing the depth at which bad actors will take to cause security breaches. It is more vital now than ever to fully understand how to protect yourself and your business from cyber crimes.
1mo
Amazing session and it was my FIRST. Loved everyone’s images, but more importantly their story on how they got to their finally image. Can’t wait for the next session!!
Product Management & Product Marketing | 3000+ Products Launched | Mental Health Advocate
1mo
I had a blast experimenting with the AI tools and was impressed with the speed and variation of the images. The team noted some odd responses here and there. However, we all found value in the process and enjoyed digging into DALL-E, Leonardo, and others. Looking forward to the next session. 😎
1mo
Wonderful to see the winning design and kudos to all those who submitted entries. Thank you Diana for spearheading this effort and leading the way in our artfully designed AI Study Group.
2mo
It's such a great initiative! Thank you for bringing this community to life!
1mo
Shiloh Burnam provided an amazing AI presentation yesterday demonstrating an AI-enabled personalized approach to tailor your resume utilizing your resume, the job description and company background. It is not only about the resume, but also locating an easier way to distill your strengths, gaps to address in the materials you share and having an overall better understanding of what to focus on during your interview process.
2mo
I am excited to be part of such a collaborative and tech-skilled group. Regardless of skill level, there is always something to learn and contribute.
Insurance Claim Expert | Strategic Advisor | Business Consultant
2mo
Great session today! Really learned a lot.
Great collaborative discussion! I learn something new every week, and my list of things to try just keeps getting longer.
💡 Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. -- Benjamin Franklin
1d
Diana McLean great article. I attended my 1st study group and gained many insights on what the future of AI is heading towards. I appreciate your passion and willingness to share your knowledge. Thanks again for introducing me to the Study group.
3w
Another FANTASTIC week of learning how AI capabilities can better inform, shape, and solve today's real-world challenges. Thank you to Diana McLean for organizing and guiding us weekly, Elisabeth Berggren for showing us new AI capabilities utilizing your product management and marketing experience, and Stephanie (Bianco) Benedetto for sharing your marketing skills to harness the talent of the team and help us grow this AI study group's reach and impact.
1mo
Great presentation! Appreciated your perspective on legal and insurance ramifications. Thank you for sharing your insights with our study group Dawn!
Digital Transformation Leader | Executive Director | Agile & PM Expert #StrategizeInnovateTransform
1mo
Diana, thank you for establishing the AI Study Group as a safe space for fostering idea generation, creativity, and knowledge sharing.
1mo
Thank you, Diana McLean and Clint Mitchell, for organizing! It was such a great opportunity to all have the same assignment, use 6+ different platforms, use different prompts, compare the output of each, and discuss the pros/advantages of each platform. We all learned a lot and it was so fun! Great job to all who shared their images!
1mo
Youve created a wonderful community of AI aficionados- thank you!
1mo
Shiloh Burnam your presentation was impressive. Thank you for taking the time to share your custom AI solution to help fellow job seekers.
1mo
Diana McLean, this AI Study Group has been an amazing source of information and this week was no different. Shiloh Burnam, your presentation yesterday was very impressive and informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us!
2mo
Great session facilitated by Diana McLean today. Thank you James Clavijo for sharing your knowledge.
2mo
This is an amazing group of individuals willing to collaborate and share knowledge. I am enjoying using what we have learned so far and look forward to the next session! Thank you Diana and all that have presented each week!
Really great discussion today. e.g. I hadn't even thought to ask ChatGPT for an Excel version of the table before, and surprised when it answered back, "no problem, here you go! [link]"
Feels like the early days of the WWW when you could *almost* keep up with all the new websites springing up. AI is growing fast, and we're almost able to keep up, but it's accelerating.
I have the privilege of working with Diana McLean and am consistently impressed by her exceptional leadership, collaborative spirit, and innovative approach. Diana demonstrates a unique ability to unite individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering a shared sense of purpose and creating a thriving, inclusive learning environment.
As the driving force behind the AI Study Group, Diana transforms it into a vibrant community where professionals, students, and AI enthusiasts come together to expand their knowledge. Her organizational skills and diligence ensure that every meeting is meticulously planned, engaging, and impactful. She effectively leverages tools such as Slack, Miro, and LinkedIn, maintaining seamless communication and connectivity among participants.
What I admire most about Diana is her approachable demeanor, unwavering professionalism, and genuine respect for others. She actively values the contributions of every participant, fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity that inspires meaningful discussions and drives collective growth.
Working with Diana is an inspiring experience. She exemplifies the qualities of a visionary leader and serves as a catalyst for innovation and positive change. I wholeheartedly recommend her for any initiative or endeavor that demands strategic leadership, organizational excellence, and a passion for empowering others.
1w
Diana McLean I have met so many talented people through this group and look forward to attending each week. Thank you for committing so much time, effort and creating a safe space to experiment and learn from each other.
2d
It's fascinating to see how AI is changing the job search landscape, from personalized recommendations to interview prep 🤔. Embracing these tools can definitely give job seekers an edge in today's competitive market.
3w
Great session! Thanks for organizing Diana. Also thanks to Elizabeth for presenting and to Stephanie for your examples.
1mo
Thank you, Diana McLean, and the
#AIStudyGroup! The knowledge of the group members is impressive and I enjoyed the interactive discussion! Looking forward to attending more sessions!
4w
Cybersecurity is always a critical topic. Now, with the rapidly evolving AI interfaces, I feel even more vulnerable. Thank you, Dawn Kristy, for an informative and engaging discussion. Diana McLean, you continue to lead our group with passion and unlock more interesting information and learnings. Great work!
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This contest sparked so much creativity and originality—not just in the final images, but in the evolution of the prompts, the thought processes behind them, the comparisons between various tools, and the lively discussions. It all made for such a truly enriching experience. Congratulations to Tina Sterite for earning the top spot, and a huge thanks to Diana McLean and Clint Mitchell for organizing.
1mo
Great job everyone for exploring AI options for image generation.
1mo
Just love the great discussions and advanced learnings from this group. We are rocking the AI world and look forward to our meetings every week.
2mo
Thank you, Diana McLean for leading this initiative and for inviting me to be a part of it! It was a pleasure to present and share insights on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) LLMs with the group.
1mo
It was my first time attending and I was impressed and delighted with the quality and volume of information being shared. Shiloh Burnam provided fantasic insights of how she's leveraging and sharing AI (for good)!! Thanks so much to Diana McLean and team for this forum to learn and support each other!
2mo
Thank you Diana McLean for both the opportunity and the kind words. I enjoyed discussing how AI can simplify and make both everyday tasks and complex projects easier. It was inspiring to see this community of talented professionals share their insights. Looking forward to more collaborative sessions with this incredible group!
Wonderful to see this community so actively engaged in exploring AI applications and use cases. Its potential to transform our work is vast, and collaborative learning is key to realizing that potential. Looking forward to our continued learning journey!
2mo
Thank you Diana and James. Great session!
Excited to have recently joined an AI Study Group! The insights and tools shared by this community are incredibly inspiring and useful, offering new perspectives on how AI can drive efficiency and innovation in professional settings. Grateful for the collaborative spirit of the group as we explore and learn together about this transformative technology.
Product Management & Product Marketing | 3000+ Products Launched | Mental Health Advocate
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I joined an AI Study Group in September of 2024 with a handful of people and basic prompts. Now we have contests, speakers, projects, and 190 members!. Shoutout to Diana McLean! 🎉
Diana McLean The group is due to your vision, hard work, and ability to motivate others to contribute. I’m glad our paths crossed. Thank you!
Prompt Engineer Consultant : 🔹Helping professionals leverage the power of AI.
2d
Venkateswara Parasa You are not alone. The collaborative learning experience is phenomenal. As professionals we are learning to engage in discussions, and learn through live conversations with people. Open Source is a cause that I have admired for several years.
1w
I am excited to participate in my first AI Round Robin challenge in the next meeting.
1w
Diana McLean: Amazing growth in membership, it was just like yesterday that we talked about reaching 100 members. Now we are at 160. Wow!
I love the fact that all of us continue learning and optimizing how we can leverage AI together. Look forward to more collaboration and collective growth.
4w
Thank you, Diana McLean for organizing, and Dawn Kristy for your expertise as an AI & Cyberspace Advisor & Speaker. AI is such exciting technology that is opening up our worlds to so many game-changing new capabilities. As this technology empowers us, it also gives powerful new tools to those with negative intent. Very helpful to hear what to look for, how to question, and how to keep our data and identities safe. Thank you!
Strategy & Ops, New Ventures, and Strategic Partnerships Executive | Tech for Impact | Board Member
4w
I'm learning so much from the AI Study Group. It's hard to stay on top about the high speed train that is AI, but this group makes it easier and fun. Thanks all.
1mo
It was so fun experimenting with AI to create a logo for our group. Thanks to all who participated and to the winners. We learned some interesting yet basic concepts this week. 1. Using the same prompt can return different results. 2. Different apps can also return different results using the same prompt. 3. AI can be creative especially if the prompt is specific to what you are looking for. 4. Add more to the first prompt to fine tune your design. Thank you to Diana McLean and Clint Mitchell for leading the meeting and encouraging engagement and interaction.
1mo
Thank you, Diana, for creating the group! I love to see the tools that others are using, and how they use them. I learn something in every session.
2mo
Excited to join this initiative. Thank you, all, for starting it!
1mo
Inspiring to see the collaboration and knowledge-sharing that happens in this community. Every week there are meaningful, relevant discussions happening. Looking forward to future sessions. Thank you Diana McLean for putting it all together and Clint Mitchell for leading the discussion.
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Shiloh Burnam Thank you so much for sharing this with our AI Study Group! I was so impressed with your work and am motivated to explore other custom GPTs! Diana McLean Thank you and all volunteers for organizing the AI Study Group! I am glad to be a part of this community open to learning and helping each other in learning more about AI!
2mo
Thank you, Diana & James, for organizing and presenting a great session!
This is such a great group. We chat about all things AI and we are all learning a lot about how to use AI to be more efficient in our work. No doubt AI is here to stay and those who use it will be more efficient in the future. Thank you Diana McLean for your leadership