A monthly meetup for AI enthusiasts.

SMALL BATCHES, BIG IDEAS.

Whether you’re an Artificial Intelligence veteran or just curious, The AI Distilling Co. offers a platform to learn, share, and grow. RSVP for our next event, join our LinkedIn group, and subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed. Together, we’re not just exploring AI; we’re creating the future.

Upcoming Batches

Distilling

Batch 8 - 3/31/26

Batch 9 - 4/28/26

Batch 10 - 5/26/26

Batch 11 - 6/30/26

Fermenting

Batch 12 - 7/28/26

Batch 13 - 8/25/26

Batch 14 - 9/29/26

Batch 15 - 10/27/26

Poured

Batch 1 - 8/26/25 ✅

Bottled

Batch 2 - 9/30/25

Barreled

Batch 3 — 10/28/25

Batch 4 — 11/25/25

Batch 5 — 12/30/25

Batch 6 — 1/27/26

Batch 7 — 2/24/26

SPONSORS

Become a Sponsor

Cask Strength Tier - $1,000/year

All Single Barrel benefits

Premium logo placement & high visibility

Speaking opportunity at events

Exclusive email communication with attendees

Branding throughout event materials and venues

Limited to 5 sponsors

Single Barrel Tier - $500/year

All Straight Bourbon benefits

Webinar or presentation opportunity

Blog post or website feature

Attendee data (privacy compliant)

Promotional item in swag bags

Limited to 10 sponsors

Straight Bourbon Tier - $250/year

Logo on our website

Recognition in newsletters & social media

Event shout-outs and materials distribution

Limited to 20 sponsors

FOUNDERS

  • JOHN BENNETT

    Fortified Data - Database Strategy

    25+ years providing IT solutions to SMB, Enterprise and SLED clients throughout the country. I help oversee sales in the Ohio Valley Region for Fortified Data. All in on the value of Ai, the value it provides and the immediate opportunities for the future. Fun fact, I was the first person to say "Play Ball" at Louisville Slugger Field during my 10 year tenure as a Professional Baseball Umpire.

  • JENNA AHERN

    Guardian Owl Digital AI - CEO

    After gaining 10 years of experience, while achieving some of the highest sales honors within the automotive industry, I left my 6 figure corporate salary to build a business doing digital marketing the honest way. Guardian Owl Digital was born in 2013 and serves businesses trying to appear higher and more frequently in search engine results like Google.

  • TODD KRISE

    MercenaryMarketing.ai - Founder/Owner

    Founder of MercenaryMarketing.ai, helping marketers and small business owners learn how to run lean, AI-powered agencies without the need for big teams or bloated systems. After leading media operations inside traditional agencies, I stepped out on my own to prove that solo operators can deliver more value—faster—when they pair the right tech with the right mindset.