Gary Sheng - Applied AI - Helping businesses integrate AI

Gary Sheng, Founder of Applied AI Society, presents:
From Friend to Client: How I Built an AI Consulting Practice Starting with My Network
Description of Presentation:
Most companies don’t need complex agentic systems — they need practical automation that works. In this session, Gary shares how he moved from AI bootcamp graduate to paid consultant by starting with people in his existing network who trusted him to solve real business problems. You’ll learn how to spot automation opportunities during everyday conversations, scope a first small project, and turn one successful delivery into ongoing referrals. Whether you’re technical or non-technical, this talk outlines a clear path to generating revenue through applied AI.

View Gary Sheng's LinkedIn Profile.

Meetup Format:

The meetup runs from

6:30P-8:30P
Networking:
6:30P - 7:00P
Speaker Presentation:
7:05P-7:50P
With 15 minutes of Q&A, but questions may be answered during the presentation.

More networking, talk to presenter or others.

8:05-8:25pm -
Doors MUST be closed by 8:30pm
****Everyone can chat more out in the hotel lobby.
Get $8.00 hotel parking validation from host.

How to Find our Meetup.
Station Austin (Capital Factory) - Omni Hotel - 701 Brazos Street, Austin, TX.
We're in the Voltron Room on the 1st Floor (the big room). Ask the security guard if you can't find us.

Come ready to learn, be inspired, and network with other AI entrepreneurs, developers, startup founders, marketers, digital specialists, and tech people who all want to learn more about AI and exchange knowledge.

Thank you to STATION AUSTIN for sponsoring the AI Automation and Marketing Meetup (AIAM). STATION AUSTIN is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas. They meet the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduce them to their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. To sign up for a STATION AUSTIN coworking membership, click here.