You have heard that AI is going to change everything, and you have also noticed that almost none of the people explaining it look like you, run a business like yours, or serve the community you serve. That gap is not an accident, and it is not permanent.

Most AI training is written for people who already have an IT department, a marketing budget, and time to experiment. This session is not that. It is a plain language, no jargon introduction to what AI and Copilot tools actually do, built for small business owners, nonprofit leaders, and community organizations who have been talked at instead of taught.

We will walk through what these tools can realistically do for a business your size, why "AI is going to replace you" is the wrong fear (the real risk is being priced out by someone who learned this before you did), and the first three steps to bring AI into your work without hiring anyone new or buying anything expensive.

You do not need a technical background. You need a seat at the table, and this is it.

Target audience: small business owners, nonprofit leaders, solopreneurs, and community organization staff who are brand new to AI. No technical background needed.

What you will need: a laptop is what you will use to follow along and save the three step starter framework. A phone is fine to bring too, but plan on a laptop. Bring a charger if you have one, and bring your biggest AI question, we will make room for it.