AI-Powered Automation: Reducing Costs and Increasing Efficiency in Startups
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January 30, 2025
12:00 pm—2:57 pm
Social Innovation Hub
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We’re kicking off the new year with an exciting Founders Lunch session, brought to you in partnership with The YYC Data Society! Join us for an engaging session on AI-Powered Automation: Reducing Costs and Increasing Efficiency in Startups, where we’ll explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way startups operate. Discover how to leverage cutting-edge automation tools to optimize processes, reduce operational costs, and unlock new levels of efficiency. Whether you're a founder, investor, or part of a growing team, this event will provide actionable insights to help you harness AI for smarter decision-making and scalable growth. Key Takeaways: Understand how AI-powered automation can streamline workflows and reduce overhead costs. Explore real-world examples of startups achieving operational efficiency through AI. Learn practical steps to implement AI solutions, even with limited resources. Gain insights into selecting the right AI tools for your specific business needs. Panel: Josh Rainbow, Director, YYC DataCon - moderator Drew Gillson, Co-Founder, Gravity Foundation Wish Bakshi, Founder, Quant AiQ Akbar Nurlybayev, Co-Founder, CentML
We’re kicking off the new year with an exciting Founders Lunch session, brought to you in partnership with The YYC Data Society!
Join us for an engaging session on AI-Powered Automation: Reducing Costs and Increasing Efficiency in Startups, where we’ll explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way startups operate. Discover how to leverage cutting-edge automation tools to optimize processes, reduce operational costs, and unlock new levels of efficiency.
Whether you're a founder, investor, or part of a growing team, this event will provide actionable insights to help you harness AI for smarter decision-making and scalable growth.
Key Takeaways:
Understand how AI-powered automation can streamline workflows and reduce overhead costs.
Explore real-world examples of startups achieving operational efficiency through AI.
Learn practical steps to implement AI solutions, even with limited resources.
Gain insights into selecting the right AI tools for your specific business needs.
Panel:
Josh Rainbow, Director, YYC DataCon - moderator
Drew Gillson, Co-Founder, Gravity Foundation
Wish Bakshi, Founder, Quant AiQ
Akbar Nurlybayev, Co-Founder, CentML
Unit #290, 3553 31 St NW Calgary, AB T2L 2K7
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