AI in Startups: Quick Strategies to Start Today

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Overview:
In today’s fast-paced world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and redefining how businesses operate. Join us for a dynamic workshop designed for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs interested in using AI to make their startups more competitive and innovative.

This workshop will guide you through ethically incorporating AI into your startup ideas. By the end of the session, you'll leave with actionable insights on leveraging AI to build innovative products and services that attract investors and customers.

Key Topics:

• Identifying AI Opportunities: Discover how AI can open new horizons and possibilities across various industries.
• Building an AI-powered MVP: Learn how to create a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that integrates AI from the start.
• Overcoming Challenges: Understand the hurdles of AI implementation and explore solutions specifically tailored for startups.
  

Why Attend?
AI isn’t just for tech giants anymore. New entrepreneurs can integrate AI into business ideas to enhance product value, streamline operations, and create a competitive edge.

If you’re ready to build or just curious about AI’s potential in your business, this event is for you!
About the Instructor:
Rubén Cantú, social entrepreneur and educator, joined the University of Texas at Austin in 2018, establishing the Office of Inclusive Innovation and Entrepreneurship, where he was Executive Director and Assistant Professor for undergraduate and graduate students. Through initiatives like the Product Prodigy Institute and WIELD Texas, he’s mentored over 100 students in entrepreneurship and leadership. He now runs LMNTS, an educational tech company equipping underserved communities to be entrepreneurs and innovative changemakers. Frontera Leadership Institute is his latest pilot in Brownsville, Texas. A global consultant in DEI, social impact, and community building, he co-founded the Community Resilience Trust during the pandemic, focusing on citywide equity. Rubén’s accolades include Austin Under 40 for Youth and Education (2023), DivInc’s Spacemaker of the Year (2024), Tribeza Magazine’s People of the Year (2020), and Austin Area Research Organization’s McBee Fellow (2022). In 2024, he was recognized as ACC Outstanding Alumni and received the Presidential Volunteer Community Service Award from the Biden Administration. Outside work, he’s dedicated to community building, music, and Jeopardy.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization, 1304 East Adams Street, Brownsville, United States