0041 - Make Artificial Intelligence (AI) Work for You - A Workshop for Small Businesses

Course Description

Heard the buzz about AI, but wondering what it actually means for your business? This workshop cuts through the noise. By exploring practical applications and real-life examples from business owners like you, you’ll leave with a personalized plan to put AI to work for your business right away. You won't just learn about Google AI tools – you'll get hands-on practice. More importantly, you'll discover when and how to use them strategically to tackle common business challenges.

This workshop is specifically designed for small business owners and their teams. No prior AI knowledge or technical expertise is required – just bring your business challenges!

Learner Outcomes

Through hands-on exercises and practical examples, you’ll practice how to:

• Write Effective Prompts: Get clear, targeted results from AI by defining exactly what you need.
• Generate Innovative Ideas: Brainstorm solutions and overcome business hurdles when you feel stuck.
• Streamline Repetitive Tasks: Use AI tools to help you save time and valuable resources.

Notes

About the Facilitator:

Anastasia Simon is an investor, advisor, and passionate serial entrepreneur dedicated to helping founders build and scale innovation-driven ventures. As the Co-Founder and COO of MarktReady, she leads an activator that helps entrepreneurs turn concepts into real-world revenue through rapid market validation. She also serves as the Grow with Google Southeast Coach, empowering small businesses to thrive using AI and digital tools. Drawing on her leadership experience at Techstars and Shadow Ventures, Anastasia brings a thoughtful blend of capital strategy, tech expertise, and hands-on operator insights to support the next generation of builders.