​Join us!

​In collaboration with The Center for Entrepreneurship at Monmouth University, we're stoked to invite you to join Jersey Shore Tech & Design - Lightening Talks event (#204).

​⚡️ What are Lightening Talks?

​A lightning talk is a brief, fast-paced presentation, typically 10 minutes or less, focusing on a specific idea or topic. It's designed to be concise and engaging, often used to share new findings, updates, or a quick overview of a concept. We reserve time for a short Q&A following the presentation.

​🎤 Featured Lightening Talks

​In no specific order, we're amped to featured 3 lightening talks (bios further below):

​✨The Principles of AI Strategy
Redraw your mental models in the era of infinite possibility. Learn how to use AI strategically to save time, cut costs, and make smarter decisions in business.

​Speaker: Jon Kragh, CEO, Proactive Logic

​💵 Cache Rules Everything Around Me
Loading... join us for an introductory exploration of application caching, an essential technique for application performance. We'll navigate the caching landscape, covering crucial layers like browser caching, CDNs, and in-application strategies.

​Speaker: Kevin Fricovsky, Product Architect, Co-Founder Jersey Shore Tech & Design

​🤖 Empowering Innovation: Using AI Tools to Foster New Ideas
AI is revolutionizing the way we interact with different technologies. Different platforms have been able to seamlessly integrate with advanced platforms like ChatGPT and other state-of-the-art tools. In my upcoming lightning talk, I'll share how I've been able to create a functional prototype using Lovable AI—even though I have no coding experience. This intuitive integration not only simplifies complex tasks but also pushes innovation, empowering anyone to experiment and build groundbreaking solutions without needing to know how to code.

​Speaker: Blake Marushak, Entrepreneur & Senior at Monmouth University majoring in Business and Entrepreneurship

​More Info

​🙋‍♀️ What is this?
Jersey Shore Tech and Design (JST&D) is a the largest group in Monmouth & Ocean Counties for tech and design professionals, students, startups, and leaders looking to network, learn, and grow. All are invited connect, share ideas, collaborate, catch up with friends, and hang with people from the local tech and design community. Chill vibes.

​Visit our site to learn more: www.jerseyshoretech.com

​👋 Attendees?
The group consists of developers, designers, entrepreneurs, managers, product, marketing, research, etc. It's an eclectic mix of all types of creators and makers helping to build products. Everyone is welcome. You'll be in great company.

​​Our only rule: be kind.

​​​🗺️ Location
In partnership with The Center for Entrepreneurship at Monmouth University we are excited to host events on the Monmouth University campus. Follow @monmouthentrepreneur on IG.

​📋 Event Schedule

​Doors open at 6:30 for grabbing a slice and networking. We'll begin the event at 7pm. There will be interactive Q&A during the panel.

​6:30pm Doors (pizza, networking)
7:00pm Welcome
7:05pm Lightening Talk #1
7:20pm Lightening Talk #2
7:40pm Lightening Talk #2

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👥 Speaker Bios

​Kevin Fricovsky
Kevin is a Product Architect, helping build successful teams and product experiences. He is also a passionate community builder, having co-founded/founded Jersey Shore Tech and Design, Asbury Agile, Hacking Asbury, Django-NYC, and Open Coffee Club (Jersey Shore). Follow Kevin on LinkedIn.

​Kevin is presenting the "Cache Rules Everything Around Me" lightening talk.

​Jon Kragh
Jon is the CEO of Proactive Logic Consulting Inc., a technology consulting firm specializing in AI-driven applications, SaaS modernization, and cloud strategies. Proactive Logic partners with leading venture capital and private equity firms by deploying a fit-to-purpose consulting model, providing immediate access to deeply specialized subject matter experts. Follow Jon on LinkedIn.

​With extensive experience leading technology due diligence on over 200 acquisitions totaling more than $30 billion for private equity-backed firms, Jon emphasizes strategic alignment, immediate impact, and measurable outcomes. 

​Jon leverages first-principles thinking and AI-driven insights to accelerate decision-making, innovation, and operational efficiency. He is also the creator of PlanTrust, an analytics SaaS solution for the employee benefits industry, and Recruit Genius, an AI-powered platform for high-performance recruiting. He frequently speaks on AI and strategy at industry events and local technology communities, sharing practical insights on LinkedIn.

​Jon is presenting the "The Principles of AI Strategy" lightening talk.

​Blake Marushak
Blake Marushak is a dynamic entrepreneur and rising senior at Monmouth University majoring in Business and Entrepreneurship. Selected for Princeton’s prestigious NSF I-Corps Program, he is reimagining AlumLinx through Lean Startup principles and validating ideas with industry leaders. Through his ventures, Shack Consulting and Shack Media, Blake empowers small businesses to harness AI for digital innovation and growth.