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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

Marking Your Domain For SEO SEATS AVAILABLE

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

Foxtail 1

As a small business owner, your business tells the world you exist with your website. In order for people to find your website, you need a good domain name that is designed to be memorable and catchy. This session will talk through how to find a domain name you can use as the basis of your website, and how trademarks can help you protect that domain name through the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy.

Speakers

Brian Hanning

Hanning Law Ltd., Hanning Law

Brian Hanning is the attorney owner of Hanning Law Limited, a law firm serving Northern Colorado. Hanning Law is focused on assisting small businesses with their legal structure, contract, and intellectual property. Brian volunteers with Colorado Attorneys for the Arts and local Small... Read More →

Rina Bindi

CEO, Tipping Point Digital

Rina Bindi, CEO and Founder of Tipping Point Digital, a leading search engine optimization agency in Loveland, Colorado. I specialize in empowering businesses with knowledge and by managing their digital presence, allowing them to focus on their core competencies. With a background... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT
Foxtail 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Solopreneur/Freelancer Track

Subject Technology, Marketing, Legal
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3:15pm MDT

The Life of a Product - Growing, Learning & Pivoting for Market Resiliency! SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT

Twinberry Auditorium

As a founder, product manager or a hobbyist, taking care of your product is more than just a full time job. It is a personal commitment you made when it was just a small idea, your idea, to change the world.

The life of a product is a complex journey, one of self-discovery, creativity, adversity and truths. In this session, we will explain the highs and lows of product development, learning from real-world examples that reveal the raw truths of the process. We will dive into the techniques that fuel growth, the lessons learned from failures, and the art of pivoting when faced with inevitable market shifts. By the end, you’ll not only understand how to breathe life into your dream product, but also gain the insights and tools needed to nurture your ideas into resilient game-changing realities.

Speakers

Aakash Singhal

Managing Director, Ellofant, LLC

Aakash is a Lean Engineering Leader with experience in leading complex transformations in disruptive markets. Aakash is able to broker trusted relationships quickly, coupled with a strong executive presence to influence across organizations on how to build world-class product experiences... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Twinberry Auditorium 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Builder Track

Subject Strategy, Growth, Mindset, Creativity, Small & Medium Business, People, Technology
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3:15pm MDT

Unlock Business Growth & Thought Leadership Through Podcasting SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT

Foxtail 1

Description:
Imagine turning everyday conversations into powerful business development tools. With niche podcasting, you can create authentic relationships, elevate your brand, and generate measurable growth. In this session, you’ll learn how to strategically use podcasting to connect with potential clients, build industry authority, and transform interviews into sales opportunities. Whether at conferences, events, or on the road, discover how podcasting can unlock doors you never thought possible.

Key Takeaways:

Podcasting as a Strategic Tool: Understand how podcasting goes beyond content creation to drive business development, client acquisition, and relationship building.
Real-World Case Studies: Explore how consultants, solopreneurs, and B2B businesses have turned podcast interviews into high-value client deals and long-term partnerships.
Tactical Steps for Growth: Learn actionable strategies to launch, scale, and leverage your podcast to boost credibility and open new business avenues, even in competitive markets.

Outline:
1. Introduction: Jake Jorgovan on using podcasting for business growth.
2. How to target and interview key industry leaders or prospects to drive meaningful conversations.
3. Leveraging podcast content at conferences, events, and while traveling for maximum ROI.
4. Case studies of businesses successfully integrating podcasts into their sales funnel.
5. Q&A and actionable steps for attendees.

Outcome:
Attendees will walk away with a clear, actionable framework to start or improve a podcast that drives business results. You’ll understand how to build thought leadership, forge valuable connections, and grow your business by using podcasting as a powerful tool for relationship-building and sales.

Target Audience:
Entrepreneurs, business owners, consultants, and creatives who want to learn how to transform podcasting from a hobby into a powerful business growth engine.

Speakers

Jake Jorgovan

Creative & Capitalist, Alpha Apex Group / Content Allies

Jake Jorgovan is a unique blend of creative and capitalist, combining his passion for art with his entrepreneurial drive. As the Founder of Alpha Apex Group, Content Allies, and Listen Network, he has helped B2B companies like Meta, Siemens Energy, and Gusto grow while generating... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Foxtail 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Builder Track

Subject People, Strategy, Growth, Technology, Marketing, Sales, Leadership, Social, Networking, Small & Medium Business, Solopreneur/Freelancers
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