A Smarter Room for
Tomorrow's Conversations

We convene business leaders, technologists, and innovators
to explore what's coming next — from generative AI to AGI and beyond.

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About Mind and Machine DFW

Mind & Machine DFW is where Dallas business leaders meet the technologies shaping what's next. Co-founded by local sales, marketing, and AI leaders, we are a fast-growing, forward-looking AI community in Dallas built for executives, operators, and innovators who want more than theory — they want to understand how emerging technologies actually work in the real world. While artificial intelligence is our current focus, our mission extends beyond AI to the broader landscape of technologies transforming business and society. From generative AI to what comes next, we bring together leaders from Fortune 50 companies, startups, and the innovation ecosystem through curated AI events in Dallas and high-value AI networking in DFW to explore how ideas move from curiosity to capability.

Our monthly meetups and curated executive events blend real-world demos, expert insights, and candid conversations — creating a space where you can explore what technology can do, not just what it is. We don't chase hype. We create the room where better questions are asked, smarter conversations happen, and the future gets built. Whether you're hands-on or simply curious, you're in the right room.

Our Mission

Empower DFW leaders to turn emerging technologies — starting with AI — into real-world capability, confident decisions, and meaningful outcomes.

Our Vision

A smarter, connected community where leaders unite human insight with evolving technologies to shape what's next and create lasting value.

Education

Empowering individuals through AI learning opportunities

Community

Building connections across the DFW tech ecosystem

Leadership

Developing the next generation of AI thought leaders

Innovation

Fostering creative solutions to real-world problems

Meet the Team

Tim Mata

Co-Founder

Tim Mata is a Go-to-Market strategist who helps small to mid-sized B2B companies build scalable, high-performing sales functions through structured processes, improved lead generation, and conversion optimization at Cavalry Sales Partners. He is also the Co-Founder of Mind and Machine, an AI-focused community where he works with business leaders to apply generative AI in practical ways across sales, marketing, and operations.

Tori Begg

Co-Founder

Tori Begg is Head of AI Programs at V Digital Services and Voice Media Group, leading enterprise AI strategy and deployment across 30+ service lines. A 2026 AI75 Honoree and co-founder of Mind & Machine DFW, she champions a people-first approach to AI, has trained thousands in generative AI, advises C-suite leaders, and speaks nationally on making AI practical for non-technical professionals.

Alex Siskos

Dr. Kimberly KJ Haywood

Emily Bell-Wootten

Rachael Garnett

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