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# AI, Shopify, Amazon, Ecommerce & Online Business in New York

Welcome to a New York community for people interested in Artificial Intelligence, AI, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Shopify, Amazon FBA, ecommerce, dropshipping, online business, side hustles, passive income, online income, entrepreneurship, digital marketing, AI automation and building a business online.

If you are looking to learn how to start an online business, build a side income or second income, create an ecommerce business with Shopify, learn Amazon FBA, explore dropshipping, use ChatGPT and AI tools for business, or meet other entrepreneurs in New York City, you've come to the right place.

Our community brings together beginners, entrepreneurs, professionals, small business owners, ecommerce sellers, aspiring founders and people interested in AI and online entrepreneurship across New York City, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and the greater NYC area.

Our meetups, workshops and webinars are designed to be practical, beginner-friendly and easy to understand.

## Learn How AI Is Changing Online Business

Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI are changing the way entrepreneurs start, operate and grow businesses.
Tools such as ChatGPT and other AI tools can now help entrepreneurs with:

  • Ecommerce product research
  • Market research
  • Competitor research
  • Finding online business ideas
  • Shopify product descriptions
  • Amazon product research
  • Content creation
  • Digital marketing
  • Social media marketing
  • Advertising ideas
  • Email marketing
  • Business automation
  • Customer support
  • SEO and keyword research
  • Productivity
  • Repetitive business tasks

Our workshops explore practical ways of using AI for business, ChatGPT for business, AI automation and Generative AI rather than focusing on complicated technical theory.
You do not need to be an AI expert.

## Shopify, Ecommerce & Dropshipping

Interested in learning how to start a Shopify store or build an ecommerce business?
We regularly discuss topics including:

  • Shopify for beginners
  • How to start a Shopify store
  • Shopify product research
  • Finding potential winning products
  • Ecommerce product research
  • Shopify dropshipping
  • Dropshipping for beginners
  • Ecommerce store creation
  • Shopify store optimization
  • Product pages and product descriptions
  • Ecommerce marketing
  • Digital marketing for ecommerce
  • AI tools for Shopify
  • Using ChatGPT for ecommerce
  • Ecommerce automation
  • Customer acquisition
  • Online selling
  • Scaling an ecommerce business

Whether you are completely new to Shopify and dropshipping or already operate an online store, the goal is to share practical ideas that can help you understand ecommerce better.

## Amazon FBA & Selling on Amazon

We also explore Amazon FBA, Amazon ecommerce and selling products online.
Topics can include:

  • Amazon FBA for beginners
  • How Amazon FBA works
  • Amazon product research
  • Finding product opportunities
  • Product sourcing
  • Market and competitor research
  • AI tools for Amazon sellers
  • Building an Amazon business
  • Ecommerce strategy
  • Online selling
  • Amazon seller fundamentals

If you've been thinking about starting an Amazon FBA business but don't know where to begin, our events can help you understand the model before deciding whether it is right for you.

## Side Hustles, Passive Income & Online Income

Many members join because they are interested in creating something outside their main job.
We therefore also discuss topics around:

  • Side hustles
  • Side income ideas
  • Second income streams
  • Passive income ideas
  • Online income
  • Online business ideas
  • AI side hustles
  • Ecommerce side hustles
  • Shopify side hustles
  • Amazon FBA
  • Digital businesses
  • Work-from-home business ideas
  • Building a business alongside a 9-to-5 job

If you've searched for how to make money online, how to build passive income, how to start a side hustle, or how to create an additional income stream, our goal is to help you understand legitimate online business models and the work involved in building them.

There are no shortcuts and no guaranteed results.

Instead, we focus on real business models, practical skills and long-term entrepreneurship.

## Online Business & Entrepreneurship

This community is about more than Shopify or Amazon.

It is a place for people interested in:

Online Business • Entrepreneurship • Startups • Small Business • Ecommerce • Artificial Intelligence • Digital Marketing • Business Automation • Online Selling • Business Growth

We discuss questions such as:

- How do I start an online business?
- What online business can I start as a beginner?
- How can I use AI to start a business?
- How can ChatGPT help my business?
- How does Shopify work?
- How does Amazon FBA work?
- What is dropshipping?
- How do I find products to sell online?
- How can I automate parts of an ecommerce business with AI?
- How can I build a side business while working full time?

The objective is to make online entrepreneurship easier to understand.

## Who Should Join?

### Beginners

You want to learn about AI, ecommerce, Shopify, Amazon or online business, but don't know where to start.

### Professionals & Employees

You have a full-time job but are interested in developing a side hustle, side business, second income or additional income stream.

### Aspiring Entrepreneurs

You want to start a business and are exploring online business, ecommerce, Shopify, Amazon FBA, dropshipping or AI business ideas.

### Ecommerce Sellers

You already operate a Shopify, Amazon or ecommerce business and want to learn more about AI tools, automation, marketing and business growth.

### Small Business Owners

You want to understand how Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Generative AI, digital marketing and automation can improve your business.

### AI Enthusiasts

You are interested in AI tools, ChatGPT, Generative AI and AI automation and want to understand their practical business applications.

### New York Entrepreneurs

You want to meet other entrepreneurs, founders, ecommerce sellers, startup professionals and business-minded people in New York City.
No previous experience with AI, Shopify, Amazon or ecommerce is necessary.

## New York AI & Entrepreneur Community

We want to build a strong community around AI, ecommerce, startups and entrepreneurship in New York City.

If you're looking for:

  • AI events in New York
  • AI events in NYC
  • Entrepreneur events in New York
  • Entrepreneur meetups in NYC
  • Business networking in New York
  • New York entrepreneurship meetups
  • AI meetups in NYC
  • Ecommerce events in New York
  • Shopify events in NYC
  • Amazon FBA events in New York
  • Startup networking in NYC
  • Small business networking in New York
  • Digital marketing events in NYC
  • Online business events in New York
  • Side hustle events in NYC
  • ChatGPT workshops in New York
  • AI business workshops in NYC
  • Ecommerce networking in New York

this community is for you.

Our goal is to connect people from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and across the New York metropolitan area who are interested in technology, AI, entrepreneurship, ecommerce and building businesses.

Members can learn, network, exchange ideas and meet like-minded people.

## What You'll Learn at Our Workshops

Our free meetups and online workshops cover subjects such as:

✅ Artificial Intelligence for business
✅ ChatGPT for business
✅ Generative AI
✅ AI tools for entrepreneurs
✅ AI automation
✅ AI side hustles
✅ Online business ideas
✅ Shopify for beginners
✅ Shopify dropshipping
✅ Ecommerce
✅ Ecommerce product research
✅ Winning product research
✅ Amazon FBA for beginners
✅ Amazon product research
✅ Dropshipping
✅ Digital marketing
✅ Social media marketing
✅ Ecommerce marketing
✅ Entrepreneurship
✅ Small business
✅ Business automation
✅ Building a side business
✅ Passive income ideas
✅ Additional income streams
✅ Online selling

Different events focus on different parts of the online-business journey.

## About the Organizer

Hi, I'm Zahid, founder and CEO of Conzia Inc.

I started my career in the corporate world before eventually leaving my job and focusing on entrepreneurship.

When I first entered ecommerce, I had to learn through experimentation, mistakes and experience.

Over the years, I went on to build and work with multiple online businesses using Shopify and Amazon.

Today, I share what I've learned about ecommerce, Shopify, Amazon, AI, digital marketing and entrepreneurship through free meetups and educational workshops.

More than 20,000 entrepreneurs have joined our communities, meetups and webinars.

🎥 Watch my Shopify and ecommerce journey here:

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## Learn. Network. Build.

This is not just another webinar group.

We want to create a community where people interested in:
AI + Shopify + Amazon + Ecommerce + Online Business + Entrepreneurship
can learn from one another, exchange ideas and build meaningful connections.

  • Ask questions.
  • Meet other entrepreneurs.
  • Connect with New York business owners and founders.
  • Learn about new AI tools.
  • Discover ecommerce strategies.
  • Discuss online business ideas.
  • Share experiences.
  • Build your professional network.
  • And most importantly, take what you learn and put it into practice.

## Join Our Next New York Meetup

If you're interested in Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Shopify, Amazon FBA, ecommerce, dropshipping, online business, side hustles, passive income, digital marketing, AI automation or entrepreneurship, join the group and RSVP for one of our upcoming events.

- Free to join.
- Beginner friendly.
- Practical AI & ecommerce education.
- Online and live events.
- Entrepreneurship and business networking.

Join our growing community of New York entrepreneurs, ecommerce sellers, startup founders, professionals, AI enthusiasts and aspiring online business owners.

Whether you're based in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island or elsewhere around NYC, you're welcome to join.

## Important Disclaimer

Our meetups and workshops are provided for educational and networking purposes only.
Starting or operating any business involves financial risk, time and effort.

There is no guarantee that you will earn money, generate passive income or achieve any particular business result.

Examples and strategies discussed during our events are provided for educational purposes and should not be considered financial, investment or professional business advice.

Always conduct your own research before making business or financial decisions.

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    How to Build Passive Income with AI | Free Live Online Workshop

    How to Build Passive Income with AI | Free Live Online Workshop

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    # How to Build Passive Income with AI | Free Live Online Workshop

    Passive Income Ideas • AI Side Hustles • Make Money Online • ChatGPT for Business • Second Income • Financial Freedom • Online Business • Shopify Dropshipping • AI Automation • Work From Home • E-commerce • Multiple Income Streams

    ⭐ Rated 4.7/5 from 92+ reviews — Join our growing AI, entrepreneurship and online business community on Meetup.

    ## Want to Build Passive Income Without Quitting Your 9–5 Job?

    Imagine building an additional income stream that doesn't depend entirely on the hours you work.
    You have a full-time job, bills, responsibilities, and perhaps a family. But you've probably wondered:

    "How can I build passive income, make extra money online, and create financial freedom without quitting my job?"
    With Artificial Intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, and business automation, starting and managing an online business is becoming more accessible than ever.

    Join our FREE live online workshop to discover how people are using AI tools to explore passive income opportunities, launch online businesses, automate repetitive tasks, and build multiple income streams alongside their existing jobs.
    Whether you're interested in AI-powered e-commerce,

    Shopify dropshipping, Amazon FBA, digital products, affiliate marketing, or automated online businesses, this workshop will show you practical ways to get started.

    No coding skills. No previous business experience. No need to quit your job.

    ## What You'll Learn in This Free Passive Income Workshop

    ✔ How to Build Passive Income with AI — Explore business models that can generate recurring revenue and become less time-intensive through automation.

    ✔ Best Passive Income Ideas for Beginners — Discover realistic online income opportunities you can start alongside your full-time job.

    ✔ How to Make Money Online Using ChatGPT — Learn how AI tools can support business research, marketing, content creation, and customer acquisition.

    ✔ AI Side Hustles That Can Become Scalable Businesses — Understand how to turn a small side project into an online business with growth potential.

    ✔ Shopify Dropshipping & AI-Powered E-commerce — Learn how to research products, identify profitable niches, and automate parts of an online store.

    ✔ Digital Products & Automated Online Selling — Explore creating and selling digital products with AI-assisted workflows.

    ✔ AI Automation for Passive Income Businesses — Discover how automation can reduce repetitive work and improve efficiency.

    ✔ How to Build Multiple Income Streams — Understand ways to diversify income beyond a single salary.

    ✔ How to Start with Limited Time & Investment — Build a realistic plan even if you have a busy 9–5 schedule.

    ✔ Your Step-by-Step Passive Income Roadmap —

    Learn how to select an opportunity, validate demand, launch, and work toward your first online sales.

    ## Passive Income & Online Business Models We'll Explore

    AI-Powered Shopify Dropshipping • Amazon FBA • Digital Products • Affiliate Marketing • Print on Demand • AI Content Businesses • E-commerce Automation • AI-Powered Online Services • Digital Marketing • Subscription Businesses • Automated Online Stores
    We'll compare these models based on startup costs, time commitment, automation potential, scalability, and ongoing maintenance.

    ## Who Should Attend?

    This free workshop is designed for:

    • 9–5 Employees who want to build passive or semi-passive income alongside their jobs.
    • Working Professionals looking for a second source of income.
    • Beginners interested in making money online using AI.
    • Aspiring Entrepreneurs who want to start an online business.
    • Parents & Busy Professionals exploring flexible income opportunities from home.
    • Shopify & E-commerce Beginners interested in selling products online.
    • AI & ChatGPT Enthusiasts who want to turn technology into practical business opportunities.
    • Side Hustlers who want to build scalable income streams.
    • Anyone Seeking Financial Freedom through entrepreneurship and multiple sources of income.

    ## From a 9–5 Job to Building Online Income

    Your host, Zahid, is an e-commerce entrepreneur, AI educator, and founder of Conzia.
    After leaving his traditional 9–5 career, he built online businesses using e-commerce, digital marketing, and automation.

    Today, he shares practical business strategies and helps beginners understand how to use AI, Shopify, and online business tools to develop additional income opportunities.

    During this workshop, Zahid will explain how to move from trading time for money toward building systems and businesses that can generate income more independently.

    ## Passive Income Doesn't Mean No Work

    Building passive income is not about getting rich overnight.
    Most online businesses require initial effort, learning, testing, investment, and ongoing management before they can generate consistent income.

    AI can help automate repetitive tasks, reduce operational work, and make certain business models more scalable.

    The goal isn't to stop working tomorrow. It's to build income-producing systems that become less dependent on your daily time.

    ## Why Join This Free Live Workshop?

    ✔ Discover practical passive income ideas using AI.
    ✔ Learn how to start an online business as a beginner.
    ✔ Explore Shopify dropshipping, digital products, and AI automation.
    ✔ Understand how to build a second income alongside your job.
    ✔ Get actionable steps instead of unrealistic income promises.
    ✔ See examples of AI tools for online business.
    ✔ Ask questions during our interactive LIVE Q&A.

    ## Start Building Your Second Income Stream

    Your salary pays your bills today.
    Building additional income streams can give you more financial flexibility tomorrow.

    You don't need to quit your job, become a programmer, or invest a fortune to begin learning.
    You need a realistic business model, the right tools, and a practical plan.

    ### FREE LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP + Q&A

    100% Online • Beginner-Friendly • Free to Attend • AI Tools & Business Strategies • Interactive Live Q&A
    RSVP NOW — Reserve your place and take the first step toward building passive income with AI!

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    Topics: Passive Income • How to Build Passive Income • Passive Income Ideas • Passive Income for Beginners • AI Passive Income • Make Money with AI • Make Money Online • AI Side Hustles • Second Income • Extra Income • Multiple Income Streams • Financial Freedom • Online Business • Online Business Ideas • ChatGPT • ChatGPT for Business • Artificial Intelligence • AI Tools • AI Automation • Business Automation • Shopify • Shopify Dropshipping • E-commerce • Amazon FBA • Digital Products • Affiliate Marketing • Print on Demand • Work From Home • Remote Business • Online Entrepreneurship • Digital Entrepreneurship • Side Hustle Ideas • Online Selling • E-commerce Automation • Automated Online Business • Start an Online Business • Escape the 9–5 • Financial Independence • Recurring Revenue • Scalable Business

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    Build a Second Income Online With AI — No Experience (Free)

    Build a Second Income Online With AI — No Experience (Free)

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    💰 FREE LIVE WORKSHOP — Build a Real

    Second Income Online Using AI in 2026

    💻 100% Online | ✅ Free | 🔴 Live Q&A Included 👉

    Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85834454315

    Ordinary people with no experience are building a second income online using AI.

    This free workshop shows you exactly how.

    Not a course.
    Not a coaching program.
    One free hour that gives you a real, practical starting point — even if you've never sold anything online before.

    If you've thought about a side hustle, passive income, or starting an online business but never knew where to begin — this is the session you've been waiting for.

    Your host Zahid — Shopify mentor, Amazon entrepreneur, and online business coach — will walk you through exactly which AI-powered income models are working right now in 2026, step by step, in plain English.

    No coding. No technical background. No business experience required.

    👉 Seats are limited. RSVP now — takes 10 seconds.

    DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?

    ✔ You want extra income but don't know which opportunity is real
    ✔ You've heard about AI making people money but don't know how to start
    ✔ You've thought about a side hustle but feel overwhelmed by options
    ✔ You're working 9-5 and wondering if there's a smarter way to build wealth
    ✔ You keep waiting for the right time — and it never comes
    If any of that resonates — this workshop was built for you.

    🎯 THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR

    ✔ Professionals and 9-5 employees wanting extra income without quitting
    ✔ Freelancers and solopreneurs ready to add passive income streams
    ✔ Aspiring entrepreneurs who've been putting it off too long
    ✔ Anyone who wants financial freedom and cash flow without financial risk ✔ Complete beginners who need a no-fluff, realistic starting point in 2026

    🔥 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

    ✔ How ordinary people are building real second income streams with AI in 2026 — from scratch

    ✔ Beginner-friendly income models: Shopify Dropshipping, Amazon FBA, Print on Demand, Etsy, Affiliate Marketing, and Digital Products

    ✔ How AI tools automate research, content creation, and product sourcing — saving you hours every week

    ✔ How to identify best-selling products and profitable niches before everyone else does

    ✔ How to get your first customer online without spending money on ads

    ✔ How solopreneurs are stacking multiple passive income streams simultaneously

    ✔ The money mindset shift that separates people who build wealth from those who stay stuck

    ✔ The most common beginner mistakes — and exactly how to skip past them

    💡 THE INCOME SHIFT THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

    ❌ Old way: Trade time for salary. Hit an income ceiling. Stay stuck. ✅ New way: Use AI to build income assets that work while you sleep.
    This workshop shows you how to make that shift — practically, step by step, starting today.

    📌 TOPICS

    Second Income Online | AI Side Hustle 2026 | Passive Income 2026 | Make Money With AI | Cash Flow Online | Financial Freedom 2026 | Money Mindset | Wealth Creation 2026 | Income Career | AI Income Streams | Side Hustle 2026 | Online Business 2026 | Shopify Beginner | Amazon FBA Side Hustle | Print on Demand Income | Etsy Shop Income | Affiliate Marketing 2026 | Content Monetization | Social Media Income | Freelancer Income Streams | AI Entrepreneur 2026 | Solopreneur Income | Startup Income | eCommerce Beginner | Build Income 2026 | Income Bootcamp | AI Entrepreneur Training | Multiple Income Streams | Work From Home Income | Passive Digital Income | Online Income Webinar | Side Hustle Workshop | ChatGPT Income | Digital Products Income | Financial Independence 2026 | AI Wealth Building | Beginner Side Hustle | Extra Income Online | Online Marketing Income | Second Paycheck

    ✅ WHY THIS WORKSHOP STANDS OUT

    ✔ No fluff, no hype — only what's actually working in AI and eCommerce right now

    ✔ Built for busy people who still have a day job and limited time

    ✔ Learn the money mindset shift that separates income builders from salary dependents

    ✔ Walk away with one clear action step — not just motivation and inspiration

    ✔ Live Q&A means your specific situation gets real answers in real time

    ✔ Connect with other side hustlers, freelancers, and income builders on the same journey

    Zahid will break down exactly how entrepreneurs across the US are using Shopify, Amazon, AI tools, content monetization, and automation systems to build scalable second income streams — step by step, beginner to first sale.

    👉 No experience needed. No coding required.

    Just bring your questions and an open mind.

    One free hour. A second income that works while you sleep. Let's build it.

    🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85834454315

    ⚠️ DISCLAIMER

    This is a free educational and networking session. Results are not guaranteed and depend on individual effort, consistency, skills, experience, and market conditions. We do not provide financial, investment, or business advice. Attendees are encouraged to conduct their own research before making any decisions.

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