Event

AI for Your Veteran-Owned Business: Understanding Opportunities and Best Practices

Sep 29 10:00 am — 12:00 pm

Event Details

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how businesses operate—but what does that mean for your small business?

Register today for this two-hour introductory workshop, which will explore what AI is, how businesses are using it today, and potential future applications. Participants will examine practical uses for marketing, customer service, research, content creation, administrative tasks, business plans, and more.

We’ll also discuss AI’s limitations and risks, including accuracy, privacy, security, intellectual property, and the need for human oversight.

Most importantly, you’ll begin evaluating whether and where AI could provide value to your business, including initial considerations of cost, benefits, risks, and potential return on investment.

No technical or prior AI experience is required.

This is an online class. The Zoom link will be emailed one day prior to event and/or upon registration.

About the Presenter

Joe Pestar - Business Consultant at PNW VBOC
Joe Pestar

Joe is a member of the Pacific Northwest Regional VBOC team, serving as a Boots to Business Facilitator and Business Consultant. He brings more than 20 years of experience in financial planning, business consulting, and leadership, built on a 20-year career as a Supply Officer in the U.S. Navy, where he managed budgets, logistics, and contracting operations for teams as large as 300 people at sites around the world.

His background spans both military and civilian business. He started my first business when he was 13 years old. Joe grew up in family business including automotive repair, construction and IT services/sales. He has served as a Financial Planner with First Command Financial and US Bank. While on active duty he completed an executive fellowship at Home Depot, working directly for the senior vice president of supply chain. This diverse set of experiences gives him a broad knowledge base in the business world covering multiple industries and sizes of business.

Joe holds an MBA from the Johnson School of Business at Cornell University and a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College, along with dual bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Business Management from Hartwick College. He looks forward to helping veterans and military family members build and grow their businesses.

The information provided in this webinar and any supplementary materials provided to registrants are intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional financial or legal advice. No registrant should act or fail to act on the basis of any material contained in this webinar without obtaining proper financial, legal or other professional advice specific to their situation. The Northern California Small Business Development Center, and its host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the information presented in this webinar. By registering for this webinar you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood, accept and agree to the above disclaimer and that under no circumstances shall the Northern California Small Business Development Center or it’s host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, be held liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any kind or nature arising out of or in any way related to the information provided in this webinar and/or the registrant’s use of or reliance on said information.

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