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SUMMARY:De-Risking AI for Real Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Part 1: Stop Automating the Wrong Things \nJumpStart is pleased to partner with Big Kitty Labs and Tushar Kulkarni for a practical webinar focused on one of the biggest mistakes founders and business owners are making right now: rushing into AI and automation before the business itself is ready. \nAs AI tools become more accessible\, many companies are automating processes that are still unclear\, inefficient\, or heavily dependent on founder judgment. Instead of creating leverage\, this often introduces operational risk\, weakens customer experience\, and adds unnecessary complexity. \nThis session is designed to help entrepreneurs step back and evaluate where AI actually creates value\, where it creates friction\, and how to make smarter automation decisions that support sustainable growth. \nAttendees will learn how to: \n\nDistinguish between “we need AI” and “we need a better process”\nIdentify which workflows are truly ready for automation\nAvoid common early-stage automation mistakes\nEvaluate high-value vs. low-value AI opportunities\nApply a practical “When AI?” framework to business decisions\nProtect trust\, tone\, and brand consistency while using AI\nUnderstand which parts of the business should remain founder-led\nUse AI as a tool for leverage rather than a replacement for judgment\n\nBy the end of the session\, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to evaluate AI opportunities intentionally\, reduce operational risk\, and focus automation efforts where they can have the greatest impact. \nWebinars are open to all JumpStart clients\, partners\, and community businesses. Registration is required to receive the webinar link.
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/de-risking-ai-for-real-businesses
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Small Business,Tech,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Pitch Decks with Canva
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Decks with Canva guides entrepreneurs through the structure and design of  a winning pitch presentation. Participants explore key sections such as problem\, solution\, market opportunity\, and value proposition while using Canva templates and branding tools to create polished\, professional decks. 
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/pitch-decks-with-canva
LOCATION:Fulton Library Learning Center\, 3545 Fulton Rd.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44109\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art at Work
DESCRIPTION:This mid-year session invites artists and creative business owners to take a thoughtful\, practical look at how they price their work—and why it matters. \nPricing is one of the most challenging and often overlooked parts of a creative practice. It’s tied not only to sustainability\, but to confidence\, clarity\, and how your work is valued in the market. This session is designed to help artists step back\, reassess\, and move forward with a stronger\, more intentional approach. \nTogether\, we’ll explore how to: \n\nEvaluate current pricing and identify where adjustments may be needed\nUnderstand the true cost of your time\, materials\, and expertise\nAlign pricing with your goals\, audience\, and positioning\nCommunicate your prices clearly and confidently\nNavigate common pricing challenges and mindset barrier\n\nParticipants will leave with practical tools and frameworks they can apply immediately\, along with space to reflect on what feels sustainable for their individual practice. \nWhether you’re refining your current approach or starting from scratch\, this session is an opportunity to reset\, recalibrate\, and build a pricing strategy that supports both your creativity and your livelihood. \nSpeaker: Lauren Smith-Petta\, Senior Director of Education Services\, JumpStart\, Inc. \nLauren Smith-Petta is an artist\, entrepreneur\, and entrepreneurship educator based in Cleveland whose creative practice is intentionally interdisciplinary. Her work spans painting\, sculpture\, fiber arts\, sewing\, collage\, and mixed media\, and she spent three years teaching painting at Wine & Design Rocky River. Her creative work has also included a self-produced short film\, Rescue Me\, a horror-comedy starring her paraplegic rescue dog Winston and featuring her full five-dog pack\, which was an official selection at the International Horror Hotel Film Festival. \nProfessionally\, Lauren has over a decade of experience teaching and coaching entrepreneurs\, including artists and makers. She designs entrepreneurship education programs at JumpStart\, teaches Entrepreneurship 415 at Baldwin Wallace University\, and is the founder of Heartland Hounds\, a creative consumer brand she built from the ground up\, designing the brand\, product line\, and customer experience. \nLauren holds a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Entrepreneurship and an MBA\, and teaches with a focus on sustainability\, clarity\, and helping artists build businesses that serve their creative lives. \n 
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/art-at-work
LOCATION:Warren E. Anderson MidTown Collaboration Center\, 1974 E. 66th Street\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business
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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/2026-06-24
LOCATION:Bounce Innovation Hub\, 526 South Main Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tech
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SUMMARY:AI Roundtable: AI Show & Tell: Live Demos\, Prompts\, Workflows & Tools
DESCRIPTION:A fan-favorite\, hands-on session where participants screen share their best AI workflows\, from low-code automations to no-code agents to niche tools you’ve never heard of. Bring your favorite prompts\, hacks\, and browser extensions. Leave with download-ready tools\, new ideas\, and a few “why didn’t I know this existed?” moments.
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/ai-roundtable-ai-show-tell-live-demos-prompts-workflows-tools
LOCATION:GCP’s Shatten Boardroom\, 1240 Huron Road East #300\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tech
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SUMMARY:De-Risking AI for Real Businesses\, Part 2: AI That Actually Saves You Time
DESCRIPTION:JumpStart is pleased to partner with Big Kitty Labs and Tushar Kulkarni for a practical session focused on helping founders and small teams use AI to save time\, improve efficiency\, and get more done without adding unnecessary complexity. \nAfter learning when AI makes sense in Part 1\, this session focuses on how to put it to work. From content creation and research to internal operations and workflow management\, attendees will explore practical ways AI can support day-to-day business activities while maintaining quality\, consistency\, and trust. \nWhether you’re just getting started or looking to get more value from the tools you’re already using\, this webinar will provide a framework for identifying high-impact opportunities and implementing them in a manageable\, sustainable way. \nAttendees will learn how to: \n\nThink about AI in layers\, from quick productivity wins to more advanced workflow and product applications\nUse AI to streamline writing\, summarization\, brainstorming\, research\, and internal operations\nBuild simple AI-assisted workflows without creating operational headaches\nCreate guardrails that protect quality\, customer trust\, and brand reputation\nWrite more effective prompts that produce consistent\, useful results\nMeasure whether AI initiatives are actually delivering value\nTest ideas through small pilots before making larger investments\nDevelop a practical action plan that can be implemented immediately\n\nBy the end of the session\, participants will leave with: \n\nPractical AI use cases they can begin applying right away\nA framework for improving efficiency without overbuilding systems\nTechniques for writing prompts that generate more reliable outputs\nA process for testing AI initiatives with clear success metrics\nA better understanding of how to use AI while maintaining quality\, trust\, and brand standards\n\n\nWebinars are open to all JumpStart clients\, partners\, and community businesses. Registration is required to receive the webinar link.
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/de-risking-ai-for-real-businesses-part-2-ai-that-actually-saves-you-time
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Small Business,Tech,Webinar
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SUMMARY:If Only Outsiders Knew What We Know: Remarks from Matt Dolan\, CEO of Team NEO
DESCRIPTION:Team NEO is not a chamber or a think tank. It is the JobsOhio network partner for Northeast Ohio with a mission to retain\, expand and attract jobs\, businesses\, and opportunities in Northeast Ohio. At the helm as Chief Executive Officer is Matt Dolan\, who is dedicated to driving economic growth and prosperity across Northeast Ohio. With a career spanning law\, business\, and government\, Matt has a deep understanding of the region’s opportunities and challenges. \nJoin the City Club as Matt Dolan provides an update on how Team NEO has evolved under his leadership and is taking responsibility to attract more businesses\, jobs\, and opportunities across the 14-county region.
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/if-only-outsiders-knew-what-we-know-remarks-from-matt-dolan-ceo-of-team-neo
LOCATION:The City Club of Cleveland\, 1317 Euclid Ave.\, Suite 100\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business,Tech
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