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10:00am MDT

AI for Beginners: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence for Small Businesses and Non-Profits SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MDT

Summary:
This session provides an accessible introduction to AI, breaking down complex concepts into practical, real-world applications for small businesses, solopreneurs, and non-profits. Attendees will learn how AI can help automate routine tasks, improve customer service, enhance marketing efforts, and optimize fundraising, all while saving time and resources. With examples of affordable, easy-to-use tools, this session empowers participants to confidently begin incorporating AI into their operations, regardless of technical expertise. By the end, attendees will understand the fundamentals of AI and how it can transform their organizations.

Speakers

Beth Bostwick

Serial Entrepreneur, Mainn

Beth Bostwick has experience in large organizations as well as the startup space in Silicon Valley. She cofounded, built and exited an early SaaS company that transformed the food service and vending industry. She is also a published co-author. Her book, You Can Choose, is a collection... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MDT
Foxtail 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

AI Track

Subject People, Technology, AI, NonProfit, Small & Medium Business, Solopreneur/Freelancers
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10:00am MDT

From Plans to Progress: Unlocking Strategic Planning through Action-Packed “Strategic Doing” SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MDT

Twinberry Auditorium

Tired of plans that collect dust? This session dives into the art of Strategic Doing—a dynamic, action-oriented approach to strategic planning that moves beyond rigid frameworks. Participants will explore how technology and AI can enhance the planning process by increasing efficiency, streamlining decision-making, and strengthening alignment. Through creative challenges and collaborative exercises, attendees will learn to build agile strategies, leverage AI for data-driven insights, and pivot quickly in response to change. By harnessing tech tools and innovation, participants will leave with practical strategies to involve their teams, sustain momentum, and turn plans into real-world results.

Speakers

Rebecca Toll

Co-Founder + Consultant, Periscope Theory, LLC

Rebecca has dedicated her life and career to spanning boundaries across issues, geography, and sectors. Her portfolio includes business development and revitalization projects, securing funding for capital improvements and programmatic needs, strengthening state and local government... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MDT
Twinberry Auditorium 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject Strategy, Growth, Technology, AI, Leadership, NonProfit
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2:00pm MDT

How to Build an AI Assistant that Frees Up Your Time as a Small Business Owner FILLING

Tuesday March 11, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT

Sand Lily

Are you a small business owner feeling overwhelmed by daily tasks that take time away from growing your business? Imagine having an AI-powered assistant that handles repetitive tasks, manages customer inquiries, and even automates parts of your workflow—giving you back hours in your day to focus on the big picture.

In this session, we’ll dive deep into building and using an AI assistant tailored specifically to the needs of a small business. I’ll walk you through the process of creating an AI system that can handle everything from scheduling and client follow-ups to data analysis and task management. We’ll also explore how AI can streamline operations, allowing you to scale your business without burning out.

By the end of the session, you’ll have a clear, actionable plan to:

Identify the right tasks for AI automation: Understand which of your daily activities can be handed off to AI, and how to do it efficiently.

Build or customize your own AI assistant: Learn the tools and strategies to create an assistant that handles real-time customer interactions, appointment scheduling, and more—without needing to code from scratch.

Integrate AI into your existing systems: Discover how to seamlessly incorporate AI into the platforms you already use, from your CRM to your email and calendar tools.

Free up your time for strategic growth: With an AI assistant in place, you’ll reclaim time to focus on scaling your business, developing new strategies, or simply enjoying a better work-life balance.

This session is perfect for business owners ready to step into the future by leveraging AI to reduce workload and focus on what truly matters: growing their business.

Speakers

kateryna quinn

Founder, ASTASH | Uplify AI

Kateryna Quinn is a mom, an immigrant, and a proud small business owner in Northern Colorado. Recognized as a Forbes Next 1000 honoree and one of NOCO's 30 Under 30, she has made a name for herself as a leader in marketing and web design. As the founder of ASTASH an award-winning... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT
Sand Lily 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

AI Track

Subject AI, Growth, Small & Medium Business
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