Getting Started with AI: Opportunities & Challenges for Small Businesses – Anchorage

Join us in Anchorage, Alaska at the Alaska SBDC Office on Thursday, October 10th, 2024 for “Getting Started with AI: Opportunities & Challenges for Small Businesses” presented by Carlos Machuca, Director of the AI Resource Center at the Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC). This insightful presentation is designed for small businesses eager to explore the transformative power of AI. Carlos will guide you through a comprehensive 19-step AI process to create AI tools and engage in AI projects… and it’s tailored specifically for small businesses in Alaska!

Whether you’re new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding of AI, Carlos will provide you with the essential steps to begin your AI journey and discover AI’s potential to revolutionize your business operations. This workshop will equip you with actionable insights to help your business thrive in today’s competitive landscape.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how AI can transform your business, give you a strategic edge, and drive sustainable growth.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Carlos Machuca, MBA, Director, AI Resource Center, Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Carlos has over 28 years of experience as a business developer/owner in a variety of industries including industrial and security printing, manufacturing, ERP software consulting, OSHA compliance training, and financial instruments consulting. For over 12 years, he has worked internationally in countries such as Argentina, Chile, Honduras, Mexico, and France.

Carlos has been responsible for developing several successful business divisions for small and mid-size companies in a variety of industries. He has a passion for helping small businesses grow by searching and exploiting hidden competitive advantages.

Carlos holds a Bachelor of Business Administration – Finance and a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis on entrepreneurship from the University of Alaska Anchorage. He is bilingual in Spanish and is the current president of the Anchorage Midtown Rotary Club.

Location: Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Office’s Training Room, 1901 Bragraw Street, Room 199, Anchorage, AK 99508.

Register Here: https://aksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/8444
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