RIoT Underground Live – A Fireside Chat with Don Shin, Founder & CEO, CrossComm, Inc.

Artificial Intelligence isn’t a future trend—it’s already reshaping the way organizations operate today. Behind the scenes, AI is transforming how work gets done and how businesses are designed, driving greater agility, innovation, and competitive advantage in a fast-changing world.

But how mature is AI technology right now? And what does that mean for the way organizations function, evolve, and compete?

Join RIoT for a compelling fireside chat with Don Shin, Founder and CEO of CrossComm, Inc., to explore how AI is fueling operational and structural change across industries.

Don will provide a deep dive into the current state of AI—where the technology stands today and what’s on the horizon. Drawing on over 20 years of experience leading cutting-edge mobile, web, and immersive app development, he’ll unpack how AI is transforming software development through practical use cases, emerging tools, and advanced techniques like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Model Context Protocol (MCP).

This conversation goes beyond new tools—it's about rethinking workflows, processes, and organizational structures to fully harness AI’s potential for meaningful business impact and social good.

Featured Speaker

Don Shin is the Founder and CEO of CrossComm, an award-winning app development studio based in Durham, NC, with over 20 years of experience in mobile, web, and immersive technologies.

A passionate advocate for human-centric computing, Don focuses on using app innovation for social good. He has provided consulting, design, and development services for major brands like Forbes, Martha Stewart, BASF, NBC Universal, and InterActive Corp., as well as institutions such as Columbia, Duke, and Wayne State. He is also a frequent speaker on technology innovation and its industry applications.

Event Schedule

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM:
Welcome & Networking
Guests arrive, check in, and enjoy light refreshments while networking with fellow attendees.

6:00 PM – 6:10 PM:
Introduction
Brief welcome remarks and event overview by RIoT host.

6:10 PM – 6:50 PM:
Fireside Chat with Don Shin
In-depth conversation covering the current maturity of AI technology, its impact on software development, and emerging tools and concepts like RAG and MCP.

6:50 PM – 7:20 PM:
Audience Q&A
Ask Don questions and share insights.

7:20 PM – 7:30 PM:
Closing Remarks
Conversation wrap-up and information about upcoming RIoT programs and opportunities.

7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Networking & Discussion
Open time for continued conversations, connecting with peers, and discussions.

How To Find Us & Parking

From downtown Raleigh, take Capital Blvd toward I-440. Turn right onto Crabtree Blvd, then right into the large parking lot directly in front of Raleigh Founded – Gateway. Parking is free and available for attendees.

Registration

This event is free and open to the public. We kindly ask that you register in advance so we can plan accordingly.