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SUMMARY:From Chatbots to Co-Workers: Making AI Work for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:JumpStart is pleased to welcome Pradeep Giri for a practical webinar designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners move beyond using AI as a simple chatbot and begin leveraging it as a true business partner. \nAI is evolving quickly. Today’s tools can do far more than answer questions or generate content—they can help manage workflows\, complete repetitive tasks\, support decision-making\, and automate parts of your business. This session will show you what that means in practice and how to begin taking advantage of these capabilities without needing technical expertise. \nThrough live demonstrations and interactive discussion\, participants will explore practical ways to use AI in everyday business operations\, identify opportunities for automation\, and build simple AI-powered tools that can save time and increase productivity. Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or looking to get more value from the tools you’re already using\, you’ll leave with actionable ideas you can implement right away. \nTopics covered: \n\nHow AI has evolved from chatbots to autonomous assistants and agents\nPractical ways AI can support daily business operations\nBuilding simple AI-powered tools without coding\nIntroduction to AI agents and workflow automation\nIdentifying repetitive tasks that AI can handle\nCreating a practical roadmap for AI adoption in your business\n\nAttendees will learn how to: \n\nUse AI as a productivity partner across day-to-day business activities\nBuild simple AI tools and automated workflows without technical experience\nIdentify high-impact opportunities to save time and improve efficiency\nAssess their organization’s readiness for more advanced AI capabilities\nDevelop a practical next-step plan for integrating AI into their business\n\nWebinars are open to all JumpStart clients\, partners\, and community businesses. Registration is required to attend.
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/from-chatbots-to-co-workers-making-ai-work-for-your-business
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Small Business,Tech,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Free Coworking Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Bounce for Free Coworking Day on the 4th Wednesday of every month! Bring your task list\, schedule a meeting and join us for part or all of the day. This is a great way to see what we have to offer and get to know the community in The Generator at Bounce.
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/free-coworking-day/2026-08-26
LOCATION:Bounce Innovation Hub\, 526 South Main Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tech
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SUMMARY:Trailblazer Summer Showcase - Software
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Trailblazer Software Accelerator Startup Showcase\, where a curated group of high-growth software startups take the stage. \nPlease note: General registration will open at 1:30 PM. Investor only sessions are from 10:30 AM – 1 PM. \nJumpStart’s Software Accelerator Startup Showcase\, sponsored by Big Kitty Labs is a high-impact event featuring venture-ready software pitches\, curated networking\, and a forward-looking conversation about the decisions shaping Ohio’s B2B tech ecosystem. \nAfter months of intensive growth coaching\, strategic advisory\, and investor preparation\, Trailblazer founders are ready to present companies built for scale. \nWhat to Expect\n🚀 Live Startup Pitches\nHear directly from high-growth B2B software founders solving meaningful problems across industries. Each company has been selected for its market opportunity\, execution capability\, and readiness for capital. \n🎤 Panel Discussion: Building the Next Billion-Dollar Company in Ohio \n\nFeaturing: Bill Priemer (Hyland Software) and Kevin Von Keyserling (Keyfactor\, ReadySet Surgical)\nModerated by Kris Beck\, SVP Strategic Operations at Veroot\, Startup Advisor and Investor\n\n🤝 Curated Networking\nConnect directly with founders\, investors\, operators\, and regional innovation leaders in a focused\, high-signal environment. \nWhy Attend? \n\nDiscover venture-ready software companies\nIdentify early investment and partnership opportunities\nGain insight into Ohio’s evolving B2B tech landscape\nBuild meaningful relationships within the innovation ecosystem\n\nWhether you’re deploying capital\, scaling a company\, or supporting regional growth\, this Showcase offers direct access to companies (and conversations) that matter. \nAbout the Trailblazer Software Accelerator\nThe Trailblazer Software Accelerator supports high-potential software startups with intensive growth programming designed to prepare companies for venture capital and scalable expansion. The Showcase marks the culmination of that work and the beginning of each company’s next growth phase. \nSpace is limited. Register now to secure your spot.
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/trailblazer-summer-showcase-software
LOCATION:Warren E. Anderson MidTown Collaboration Center\, 1974 E. 66th Street\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tech
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