Past events.

The room, in the rearview. Where Connect & Compound has gathered, and the people who made each night worth being there.

Event 01·July 2026

AI for Business.

How real businesses are actually using AI today. What is saving them hours, making them money, and shaping how their customers experience them. No vendor demos, just operators talking through their setups.

DateJuly 14, 20264:00 to 6:00 PM
VenueEllis House1200 Ellis Blvd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
The Panel · July 14
Josh Streets

Josh Streets

QX Now · AI for Customer Experience

Founder & CEO of QX Now, an AI advisory firm. Two decades in customer-experience strategy and emerging technology, advising Fortune 500 teams, and creator of the Quantum Experiences (QX) framework that pairs AI with human-centered design.

Eric Yerke

Eric Yerke

Agency OS · AI for Design

Designer and co-founder of Agency OS, where he builds AI-driven design and brand systems for growing businesses. BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Iowa, with two decades turning ideas into brands, websites, and visual identities.

Justin Sloan

Justin Sloan

Sloan Capital · Host

Host of Connect & Compound and CEO of Sloan Capital, bringing together the room of owners and operators who make this group what it is.

Ellis House, communal tableEllis House, loungeEllis House, seating area

Ellis House · 1200 Ellis Blvd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA

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Scaling Businesses. September 17 at Signature Aviation, Cedar Rapids. Seats are limited and every one is curated.

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