Traction First: Because ‘We Use AI’ is NOT a Business Model

Wed Sep 17 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm UTC-04:00

38 Fulton St W suite 420 | Grand Rapids

City Innovations
Publisher/HostCity Innovations
Traction First: Because \u2018We Use AI\u2019 is NOT a Business Model
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Join us for Traction First, where we'll give you a step-by-step plan to help you create traction in just 30 days!
About this Event

Traction First: Because ‘We Use AI’ is NOT a Business Model

Most founders think they have a sales problem. In reality, they have a traction problem. Join us for a fast-paced, high-impact session exploring the Traction First methodology — a proven approach to help businesses generate real revenue in 30 days or less.

Whether you're pre-product, post-launch, or trying to figure out what to build next, this event will give you actionable strategies to sell before you scale.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why traction is the only thing that matters early on
  • How to identify your “aspirin-level” problem to solve
  • The 30-day playbook to drive revenue before writing a line of code
  • Real-world case studies from B2B and B2C startups
  • How AI and automation are reshaping go-to-market testing

What to Expect:

  • 30-minute Networking
  • 45-minute Keynote with Josh Barter
  • 15-minute Live Q&A

Who Should Attend:

  • Business leaders looking to grow
  • Innovation leads inside large orgs
  • Product managers and marketers
  • Startup founders
  • Anyone responsible for driving real growth

Date: September 17, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Location: City Innovations HQ – “The Tower”

38 Fulton St W, Suite 420 Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(in the San Chez building, on the fourth floor)

Parking: Street parking is readily available, and there is a parking garage across the street.


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38 Fulton St W suite 420, 38 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, United States

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