As artificial intelligence (AI) changes many industries, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need to adjust to make the most of it. This webinar is designed to help SMB owners and IT managers integrate AI technologies into their operations.

In this session, we will dive into how high-performance workstations can power AI applications that drive efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage. We'll discuss the critical role of workstations in running AI models effectively, including machine learning and deep learning processes, that enhance decision-making and operational efficiencies. 

Attendees will learn about the different types of AI workloads, the specific hardware requirements for each, and practical steps to implement AI solutions within their current infrastructure.

• Understanding AI and Its Impact on SMBs
• Implementing AI in Your Business
• Choosing the Right Workstation for AI Tasks
• Scaling AI Solutions as Your Business Grows

Do you feel comfortable talking about your business? Would you like to develop your "pitch"? Join this workshop to hone your idea and create your own Pitch Deck! This is a great first step to developing your business plan.

Attendees will be able to:

Describe their business idea and its market feasibility
Refine their pitch and become comfortable promoting their business
Practice their pitch and receive feedback from peers

Target Audience:

Preventure businesses
Start-ups
Existing businesses

Presenter: Erika Tapp Duran

Erika Tapp Duran, a Temple SBDC advisor, will be presenting this webinar. Erika provides consulting services to pre-venture and start-up businesses as well as teaching the center’s business planning courses. Erika is also part of the faculty of the Social Enterprise Program at the Villanova School of Business working with teams of students providing pro bono consulting for social enterprises. She came to Temple with a decade of experience in community and economic development in Philadelphia. Erika earned her EMBA at Villanova University, her MA at the University of Pennsylvania, and BArch at Cornell University.

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Are you thinking about launching a small business? Not sure what is involved? Unsure if you have a viable business idea? Join this introductory presentation to break down the nuts and bolts of what is needed to start a business.

Attendees will be able to:
- Recognize steps to starting a business
- Utilize a business concept analysis to understand the viability of their business concept
- Understand differing legal structures
- Learn how to decide if starting a business is right for you!

Target Audience:
- Start-up businesses
- Individuals in the ideation and research stages
- Individuals preparing to launch their business
- Intermediate businesses looking for refreshers

Presenter: Erika Tapp Duran

Erika Tapp Duran, a Temple SBDC advisor, will be presenting this webinar. Erika provides consulting services to pre-venture and start-up businesses as well as teaching the center’s business planning courses. Erika is also part of the faculty of the Social Enterprise Program at the Villanova School of Business working with teams of students providing pro bono consulting for social enterprises. She came to Temple with a decade of experience in community and economic development in Philadelphia. Erika earned her EMBA at Villanova University, her MA at the University of Pennsylvania, and BArch at Cornell University.

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