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SUMMARY:aiGNV Lunch Meetup: Trends\, Tools\, Real Use Cases
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual lunch meetup to dive into the latest trends\, tools\, and real-world use cases in AI.\n\n\nWelcome to the monthly AI for Business Meetup! \nPresented by startGNV & GNV.AI \nJoin us for the first AI for Business Lunch Meetup. It’ll be full of useful insight and real talk about how local businesses are putting AI to work today. Whether you’re a founder\, freelancer\, manager\, marketer\, or just AI-curious\, this meetup is a chance to connect with others in the Gainesville business and tech community who are testing\, building\, and learning in real-time. \nWe’ll kick things off with an opportunity to order lunch during an informal meet and greet at 11:30 am\, followed by a few short\, no-fluff presentations from local operators showing what they’re doing with AI tools and more—and how it’s affecting their workflows\, output\, and bottom line. Co-hosted by startGNV and GNV.AI\, this is your front-row seat to how generative AI is being applied right here in Gainesville and around North Central Florida. \nThere is plenty of parking. The meeting will be in the third-floor meeting room.
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/aignv-lunch-meetup-trends-tools-real-use-cases-4/
LOCATION:Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville\, 3501 Southwest 2nd Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL 32607\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32607\, US
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SUMMARY:Powerful Prompting An AI Workshop (Seminar)
DESCRIPTION:AI is only as powerful as the prompts behind it. In this fast-paced\, communications-focused workshop\, communications expert\, founder and University of Florida professor Caitlin Gardner will teach the UF Innovate | Accelerate community how to use strategic prompting to get better\, faster and more authentic results from AI tools.Rather than focusing on the technical side of AI\, this session is centered on the power of clear communication\, storytelling\, branding and strategic thinking — helping attendees learn how to prompt AI to work for their business\, content and ideas.Attendees will leave ready to:Overcome FOBO (Fear of Becoming Obsolete) by learning how communicators\, founders and entrepreneurs can use AI as a strategic advantage — not a replacement.Stop wasting time with vague prompts and learn a clear communications-based framework for getting stronger\, faster and more useful AI outputs.Turn AI into a practical business tool for branding\, content creation\, brainstorming and strategic communication. All while keeping your authentic voice and human creativity at the center.About our speaker:Caitlin GardnerCaitlin Gardner is the founder of Blooming Communications and an adjunct professor at the University of Florida. With more than 20 years of experience leading communications\, branding and marketing strategies for major national brands\, she now helps entrepreneurs\, executives and organizations leverage AI through strategic communication\, creativity and human connection.About our sponsor:Blooming Communications“Blooming Communications was founded to support brands and executives on their growth journey using integrated public relations. We work with you to create a customized PR campaign designed to maximize the right combination of external and internal communications to reach your goals.” This event is worth 15 Hub House points so don’t miss your chance to help your team climb the leaderboard. Select your Hub House when registering and rack up the points. If you’re not in a Hub House or not an Accelerate client\, select “Unknown.”———————UF Innovate | AccelerateUF Innovate | Accelerate is the University of Florida’s entrepreneurship support program that includes Sid Martin Biotech\, the globally recognized biotechnology incubator located in Progress Park in Alachua\, Florida\, and The Hub\, the globally recognized diversified tech incubator located in Gainesville’s Innovation District.
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/powerful-prompting-an-ai-workshop-seminar/
LOCATION:UF Innovate | The Hub\, 747 SW Second Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL 32607
CATEGORIES:UF Innovate
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SUMMARY:Bank Smarter Not Harder (Lunch & Learn)
DESCRIPTION:The presentation will highlight the full range of banking services available to small businesses\, with a focus on business credit and lending while emphasizing that a bank can be much more than just a source of financing.It will explore how business owners can use their bank as a trusted resource for day-to-day operations\, growth planning\, cash flow management\, and long-term success.Attendees will learn strategies for building stronger relationships with their bankers\, accessing the right financial tools at the right time\, and positioning their businesses to take advantage of opportunities as they arise.The objective is to help business owners view their bank as a reliable partner capable of supporting virtually any financial need.Sid Martin startups– you aren’t going to want to miss this information!Meet the speaker:Elijah FrancisElijah Francis is a Financial Center Manager with a strong background in retail and business banking. He has experience leading teams\, developing client relationships\, and helping individuals and businesses achieve financial growth through tailored solutions.Elijah began his banking career as a relationship banker\, where he built expertise in financial analysis\, customer service\, and business development. He now focuses on supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners with strategic banking insights and guidance.Thank you to our sponsor:———————UF Innovate | AccelerateUF Innovate | Accelerate is the University of Florida’s entrepreneurship support program that includes Sid Martin Biotech\, the globally recognized biotechnology incubator located in Progress Park in Alachua\, Florida\, and The Hub\, the globally recognized diversified tech incubator located in Gainesville’s Innovation District.
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/bank-smarter-not-harder-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech\, 12085 Research Dr.\, Alachua\, FL 32615
CATEGORIES:UF Innovate
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SUMMARY:City of Alachua's Business Incentives (Lunch & Learn)
DESCRIPTION:Join David Wisener\, Economic Development Manager for the City of Alachua\, for this exciting Lunch & Learn!David will provide an overview of the business incentives offered by the City and discuss some of the competitive advantages and soft incentives for doing business in Alachua\, particularly for startup companies.Sid Martin startups– you aren’t going to want to miss this information!Meet the speaker:David WisenerDavid Wisener is Economic Development Manager for the City of Alachua. He is responsible for the City’s business attraction\, retention\, and expansion efforts in order to promote job opportunities and overall quality of life for the community. His work experience includes several years in project management-related roles within the biopharmaceutical and national defense industries\, and he is an experienced leader who values empathy\, humility\, and service. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Florida.Thank you to our sponsor:———————UF Innovate | AccelerateUF Innovate | Accelerate is the University of Florida’s entrepreneurship support program that includes Sid Martin Biotech\, the globally recognized biotechnology incubator located in Progress Park in Alachua\, Florida\, and The Hub\, the globally recognized diversified tech incubator located in Gainesville’s Innovation District.
URL:https://startgnv.com/event/city-of-alachuas-business-incentives-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech\, 12085 Research Dr.\, Alachua\, FL 32615
CATEGORIES:UF Innovate
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