AI expert from Microsoft inspires North Idaho
Recently, Taylor Black, a leader inside of Microsoft and expert regarding AI and innovation, came to speak with the build_CDA community about how AI is changing everything including jobs, creativity, and our daily lives.
The global power shift: Why Idaho must build its own future
As global power structures shift and economic uncertainty looms, a Coeur d’Alene resident has a message: This is a time of reckoning—but also a time of opportunity.
Breaking a Guinness World Record in Coeur d'Alene: A builder's journey
On March 30th, something extraordinary is happening in Coeur d'Alene. A man who has spent a lifetime creating—first as a seventh-grade tech entrepreneur, later as a pioneer in video conferencing, and now in his so-called "retirement"—is about to set a Guinness World Record. And you can be a part of it.
Journalism, AI, and building a better future: Lessons from local innovator Julian Guthrie
From covering complex global stories to founding a cutting-edge AI startup from her North Idaho base, Julian Guthrie's career is a masterclass in adaptation, integrity, and vision.
In an Age of Loneliness, a Basement in Coeur d’Alene Becomes a Space of Belonging
In a time when, according to the U.S. Surgeon General, nearly 1 in 2 Americans report feeling lonely, and more than 70% say they lack a clear sense of purpose in their lives, according to Gallup, something remarkable is happening in the basements of Coeur d’Alene.
From Beats by Dre to Building Dreams: Susan Paley Comes to Coeur d’Alene
Behind every iconic brand that reshapes culture, there is someone quietly orchestrating the impossible. For Beats by Dre, that person was Susan Paley, the founding CEO and first employee who turned vision into reality.
From Spaceships to Pyramids: Burt Rutan’s Playbook for Big Ideas and Bold Moves
In a world crowded with safe thinkers and small ideas, Burt Rutan stands apart as a true living legend. He has spent his life pushing the boundaries of what is possible, reshaping the future of flight, space exploration, and human imagination.
From a basement in North Idaho to a $3B global AI movement
Five lessons from two local innovators who are reshaping the world
What if one of the biggest innovations in artificial intelligence wasn’t being shaped in Silicon Valley… but from a basement in downtown Coeur d’Alene?
Coeur d’Alene schools are building the future. One project at a time
Last week, something powerful happened in Coeur d’Alene. Seniors from local high schools stood up and presented real projects they had spent the semester building. These weren’t cookie-cutter assignments. These were meaningful works, shaped by personal interest, guided by mentors and aligned with real-world problems.
Joe Toney: Managing cities in turbulent times
From Little League to Crisis Leadership: How a Coeur d’Alene native applied startup thinking to running a city
When wildfires swept across Malibu in January 2025, Joe Toney wasn’t watching from a distance. As the city’s acting manager, he was the one making calls at midnight, managing evacuations, coordinating emergency teams, and leading a city through chaos.
