PMs & Founders | Exploring Manus in Research & Productivity
Hosted by Manus Fellows Kevin Fang and Ellen Liu in collaboration with EntreConnect, Product@CMU, Qlay and Digital Garage.
Join us in San Francisco on Sunday, July 27th (2 – 8 pm PT) for an afternoon of working with Manus AI and with complementary food provided by Sushi Boat.
As examples, you and your team will use Manus to:
Kickstart a product using open-source code
Watch Demo ▶️Identify potential customers
Watch Demo ▶️Optimize your website for SEO
Watch Demo ▶️
After work, there will be presentations of the work accomplished that will be judged by a panel of experts, with prizes for the best demos. Dinner will be provided.
Agenda:
2-2:30 Check in
3-3:30 Idea pitches/team forming
3:30-5:30 Building
5:30-7:00 Team demos
Each team gets 3-minute presentation, 2 minutes of questions
7:00- 7:30 Judging + dinner
7-7:30 Closing speech + winner announcement + photos
7:30-8 Happy hour
We’ll close with a networking hour to continue conversations and deepen connections within and across verticals.
What is Manus?
Manus is the world’s first general AI agent designed to turn your thoughts into action. More than just a chatbot, Manus autonomously executes complex tasks across your professional and personal life - whether it’s conducting deep market research, processing batches of files, planning custom travel, or analyzing data.
It thinks independently, plans strategically, and leverages tools within its own environment—coding, browsing the web, controlling applications—to deliver complete outcomes, not just recommendations.
You can hand off tasks to Manus, track progress in real time, and return to find the results ready—so you can focus on what truly matters.
Why Manus?
The name “Manus” is inspired by MIT’s motto Mens et Manus—“Mind and Hand.” It reflects the belief that knowledge must be applied to create real-world impact.
That’s the promise of Manus AI: to extend your capabilities, amplify your output, and serve as the intelligent hand that brings your ideas to life.
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Hosts
Product@CMU is CMU's largest community of product managers, of both students and alumni. We span 2k+ members worldwide, with hubs in SF and NYC.
CMU Tech & Entrepreneurship is Carnegie Mellon's largest tech and startup-focused alumni group. Our goal is to 10x the number of Tartans building startups (founders + employees).
EntreConnect is a dynamic community of entrepreneurs and investors, founded in 2023 to empower those building and scaling businesses. We have brought together 21,000+ entrepreneurs, operators, business leaders, and investors through our events, fostering collaboration and fueling innovation across the global startup ecosystem.
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Qlay is a Global Engineer Hiring Platform. We help startups source, screen, and hire top-tier engineers from around the world. 👉 Book a quick intro call to learn how you can scale your development without ruining your cash flow!
Digital Garage US is a technology incubator that bridges global markets and industries. By leveraging its diverse international network, Digital Garage US empowers startups, creators, and businesses to expand and innovate on a worldwide stage.