Event
79°West: Business Workshop
December 12 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll dive into spotting AI opportunities, hiring the right talent, and building your custom plan.
Business Workshop: AI Problem Solving and Talent Hiring
In today’s fast-moving market, AI isn’t just a trend — it’s a competitive edge. This workshop gives business owners the clarity and confidence needed to understand where AI can improve their operations and who they need to hire to make it happen.
During this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to identify real business problems that can be solved using AI solutions, automation, and smart workflows. You’ll also discover how to evaluate technical talent — including college students and early-career professionals — who can build those solutions efficiently and affordably.
Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting, this workshop gives you a practical framework to assess opportunities, make informed hiring decisions, and future-proof your business
You Will Learn:
- How to spot everyday business problems that can be solved using AI
- How to translate those problems into clear tasks for technical talent
- What skills to look for when hiring AI-capable workers or student interns
- How to evaluate project proposals, timelines, and deliverables
- How to measure effectiveness and long-term impact
- How to avoid common mistakes that cost business owners time and money
Who Should Attend:
- Small business owners
- Entrepreneurs
- Managers and team leads
- Anyone exploring AI adoption or hiring technical talent
As we move through the workshop, you’ll complete a guided worksheet designed to help you map out your challenges, workflows, and AI opportunities. After the session, our team will collect and carefully analyze your responses to craft a detailed implementation plan. Once it’s ready, we’ll email it to you — ensuring you receive a well-built roadmap tailored specifically to your business.
