Curious about Artificial Intelligence but not sure where to start? This engaging, hands-on workshop led by industry expert and SCORE mentor David Rich is designed specifically for small business owners with little to no prior experience in AI.

Participants will be guided through the fundamentals of AI in a clear, practical way—demystifying what AI is, how it works, and how it can be used right now in everyday business operations. Learn how AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Perplexity can help you grow your business, streamline operations, improve decision-making, and strengthen your marketing efforts.

Stay after the session to network and connect with SCORE mentors, trusted advisors who can help you turn new ideas into actionable strategies for success.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

  • Understand what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is—and what it is not—in plain language

  • Use AI confidently with little to no prior experience

  • Apply AI tools to real-world, everyday small business scenarios

  • Leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Perplexity for business support

  • Improve marketing, content creation, and customer communication using AI

  • Save time and work more efficiently with practical AI use cases

  • Identify immediate, low-barrier ways to start using AI in their business

Simple Practical Steps to Get Ready for the Workshop

Before attending, take a moment to think about:

  • One task in your business that feels repetitive or time-consuming

  • Where you’d like help with marketing, planning, or daily operations

  • What you’ve heard about AI tools like ChatGPT—but haven’t tried yet

Come curious. Leave with tools you can use right away.

Presenter: David Rich

David Rich has 20+ years of global experience in financial services, payments, fintech, and telecommunications. He drives revenue acceleration, navigates regulatory complexity, and guides technology adoption in high-growth, regulated markets. David's leadership track spans executive roles at Mastercard, Citi, and Telstra, and advisory work with startups, scale-ups, and founders.

David also advises on emerging payment technologies, including blockchain-based settlement, cross-network interoperability, digital-asset payment models, and tokenization frameworks. His work incorporates privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), attribution and data-lineage methods, and multi-rail orchestration across RTP, ACH, and card networks. He mentors business owners and speaks on AI, innovation, and leadership, helping organizations turn risk and complexity into measurable outcomes.

Event Sponsored by Ridgefield Library.