Name: AI Beyond The Hype Part II: Building Your Digital Dream Team
Start: 2026-04-07T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-07T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Schulze Hall

AI Beyond The Hype Part II: Building Your Digital Dream Team

A grounded, real-world look at how entrepreneurs can use AI intentionally — not reactively — in their businesses.
About this Event

AI is everywhere — but clarity is rare.

Join Ethan King for Part 2 of AI Beyond the Hype, an interactive, founder-focused session that moves past trends and tools and into how entrepreneurs can actually think about, evaluate, and use AI in their businesses.

This session is designed for leaders who want to make smarter decisions about AI — not chase shiny objects or feel pressure to “keep up.” Whether you’ve experimented with AI already or are still figuring out where it fits, Ethan will help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters.

You do not need to have attended Part 1 to get value from this session.

What we’ll explore

How to evaluate AI tools through a strategic lens (not FOMO)
Where AI is actually delivering value for small and mid-sized businesses
Common mistakes founders make when adopting AI — and how to avoid them
How to think about AI as a leadership and systems decision, not just a tech add-on
Practical frameworks for deciding if, where, and how AI fits in your business

What you’ll walk away with

Clearer judgment about AI opportunities and limits
A grounded approach to AI that aligns with your business goals
Language and confidence to lead smarter AI conversations with your team
Fewer distractions — and better decisions

This session is intentionally conversational, practical, and rooted in real business experience — not demos, not predictions, and not hype.

Who Should Attend

EO Members
EO Accelerators
Key Executives
Strategic Alliance Partners
SLPs

Founders and leaders who want clarity, not overwhelm.

Logistics

Snacks, water, and coffee will be provided
We’ll gather for a casual happy hour nearby following the session to keep the conversation going

Ethan King is a global keynote speaker, bestselling author, and award-winning entrepreneur known for helping organizations innovate and lead in the age of AI. A former president of EO Atlanta, Ethan has earned five global awards from Entrepreneurs' Organization for creating world-class member experiences. His unique journey from visual artist to CEO reflects the creative, strategic mindset he brings to every endeavor.