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SUMMARY:AI for Business Series: Foundations
DESCRIPTION:AI isn't magic- it's tools\, data\, and instructions working together. This introductory session launches our year-long AI for Business series and is designed to help business owners understand what AI actually is\, how today's tools work\, and how to begin using them with purpose and confidence.\n\n\n\nThis session will be led by Alejandro Morales\, founder of STOA\, a strategy and technology agency that helps organizations use AI and modern tools to work smarter\, move faster\, and make better decisions. Alejandro works directly with businesses to translate emerging technology into practical systems- focusing on clarity\, execution\, and real outcomes rather than hype. \n\n\n\nIn This Session\, You'll Learn\n\n	What AI and machine learning really are (without the jargon)\n	How tools like ChatGPT\, Gemini\, Claude\, and Microsoft Copilot differ\n	How to write effective prompts using intent\, structure\, and constraints\n	How to use AI as a "brilliant intern" through iteration and refinement\n	How to avoid common mistakes that limit results\n\n You'll Leave With\n\n\n	A clear understanding of AI tools and terminology\n	A simple framework for prompting and ongoing use\n	A starting roadmap for integrating AI into your business\n	One real way to use AI immediately\n\n The session will be followed by 20-30 minutes of casual networking and conversation\, giving participants time to connect\, ask questions\, and share ideas with fellow business owners.\n\n\n\nNo technical background required- just curiosity and a willingness to try. This foundational class sets the stage for deeper\, monthly sessions throughout the year.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:18px\;">AI isn&#39\;t magic- it&#39\;s tools\, data\, and instructions working together. This introductory session launches our <strong>year-long AI for Business series</strong> and is designed to help business owners understand what AI actually is\, how today&#39\;s tools work\, and how to begin using them with purpose and confidence.<br />\n<br />\nThis session will be led by Alejandro Morales\, founder of <strong><a href="https://stoa.agency/"><span style="color:#0000CD\;">STOA</span></a></strong>\, a strategy and technology agency that helps organizations use AI and modern tools to work smarter\, move faster\, and make better decisions. Alejandro works directly with businesses to translate emerging technology into practical systems- focusing on clarity\, execution\, and real outcomes rather than hype.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\n<strong>In This Session\, You&#39\;ll Learn</strong></span>\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-size:18px\;">What AI and machine learning really are (without the jargon)</span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-size:18px\;">How tools like ChatGPT\, Gemini\, Claude\, and Microsoft Copilot differ</span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-size:18px\;">How to write effective prompts using intent\, structure\, and constraints</span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-size:18px\;">How to use AI as a &quot\;brilliant intern&quot\; through iteration and refinement</span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-size:18px\;">How to avoid common mistakes that limit results</span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-size:18px\;"> <strong>You&#39\;ll Leave With</strong></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-size:18px\;">A clear understanding of AI tools and terminology</span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-size:18px\;">A simple framework for prompting and ongoing use</span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-size:18px\;">A starting roadmap for integrating AI into your business</span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-size:18px\;">One real way to use AI immediately</span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-size:18px\;"> The session will be followed by <strong>20-30 minutes of casual networking and conversation</strong>\, giving participants time to connect\, ask questions\, and share ideas with fellow business owners.<br />\n<br />\nNo technical background required- just curiosity and a willingness to try. This foundational class sets the stage for deeper\, monthly sessions throughout the year.</span>
LOCATION:WF Chamber 350 S White Street Wake Forest\, NC 27587
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URL:https://chambermaster.wakeforestchamber.org/events/details/ai-for-business-series-foundations-28441
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