About us
Welcome to Moving Forward with AI & Tech: Small Business Community!
(Formerly the MarTech and Artificial Intelligence Group)
Where Marketing, AI, and Business Operations Connect for Real Growth.
Originally created for marketing technologists, this 2,000+ member community is entering an exciting new chapter led by Moving Forward Small Business (MFSB).
As technology evolves, we are expanding our focus to address the single biggest game-changer facing business owners and professionals today: how small and medium-sized businesses can leverage AI and emerging technology to automate, scale, and thrive.
Whether you’re a long-time member from the MarTech days or a small business owner looking to streamline operations, this space was built to give you practical, high-impact strategies.
### What We’re All About
We break down tech and marketing into clear, actionable frameworks across four core pillars:
- AI & Automation: From no-code tool builds to daily workflow automation.
- Marketing & Client Acquisition: Turning brand visibility and AI funnels into predictable revenue.
- Business Operations: Streamlining SOPs, team delegation, and systems.
- Executive Leadership & Strategy: Shifting from busy operator to strategic CEO.
### Who This is Best For?
- Small Business Owners: Learn hands-on ways to implement AI, cut operational bottlenecks, and grow your bottom line.
- Marketing Professionals & Technologists: Connect directly with SMB owners who need expert execution, discover AI tools to scale agency services, and network with prospective clients.
- Growth Innovators: Network with forward-thinking peers across the Tri-State area and beyond.
### What to Expect
- Monthly Virtual Workshops: Tactical, interactive sessions capped to ensure tight, high-value breakout networking.
- Quarterly NYC Live Events: In-person networking, expert panels, and strategic discussions at top NYC venues.
Proudly operated by Moving Forward Small Business (MFSB)—helping business owners move forward with confidence, tools, and clarity.
Hit "Join This Group" to become a member if you are new to this page, and check out our events to lock in your spot for our upcoming relaunch events!
Featured event
Virtual Town Hall & Coffee: Launching the Future of AI, Tech, & Local Growth
Welcome to the next chapter of our community!
Join us for this first casual, interactive virtual town hall to kick off our evolution as the Moving Forward with AI & Tech: Small Business Community.
Led by Moving Forward Small Business (MFSB), this group—formerly focused strictly on MarTech—is entering a new phase dedicated to a massive opportunity: how small and medium-sized businesses can leverage Artificial Intelligence and emerging technology to automate, scale, and compete in a modern economy. Marketing is a crucial pillar of this success, but automation is the core engine.
This session is not a dry presentation. It’s an interactive conversation to lay the groundwork. We will share the vision for the group, outline our unique dual strategy for monthly technical virtual workshops and high-impact quarterly NYC live events, and most importantly, hear from you.
We want to know what challenges you are facing. Come grab a coffee, meet the new leadership, and network with fellow forward-thinking founders and growth-focused marketing pros.
You Will Learn:
- The MFSB Vision: How we plan to bridge the gap between AI, Marketing, and local small business operations to create measurable growth.
- The 12-Month Roadmap: What to expect from our interactive virtual workshops and our buzzing NYC live strategic summits.
- How to Influence Our Content: We want to know your biggest technical operational bottlenecks, so we can design workshops tailored to your needs.
Upcoming events
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Virtual Town Hall & Coffee: Launching the Future of AI, Tech, & Local Growth
·OnlineOnlineWelcome to the next chapter of our community!
Join us for this first casual, interactive virtual town hall to kick off our evolution as the Moving Forward with AI & Tech: Small Business Community.
Led by Moving Forward Small Business (MFSB), this group—formerly focused strictly on MarTech—is entering a new phase dedicated to a massive opportunity: how small and medium-sized businesses can leverage Artificial Intelligence and emerging technology to automate, scale, and compete in a modern economy. Marketing is a crucial pillar of this success, but automation is the core engine.
This session is not a dry presentation. It’s an interactive conversation to lay the groundwork. We will share the vision for the group, outline our unique dual strategy for monthly technical virtual workshops and high-impact quarterly NYC live events, and most importantly, hear from you.
We want to know what challenges you are facing. Come grab a coffee, meet the new leadership, and network with fellow forward-thinking founders and growth-focused marketing pros.
You Will Learn:
- The MFSB Vision: How we plan to bridge the gap between AI, Marketing, and local small business operations to create measurable growth.
- The 12-Month Roadmap: What to expect from our interactive virtual workshops and our buzzing NYC live strategic summits.
- How to Influence Our Content: We want to know your biggest technical operational bottlenecks, so we can design workshops tailored to your needs.
5 attendees
Vibe Coding: Build No-Code AI Tools for Client Funnels & Operations
·OnlineOnlineStop letting manual administrative tasks and standard marketing templates crush your bandwidth.
From streamlining client intake to building custom internal tools, manual operations hold growing businesses back. In this workshop, you'll learn how to turn your everyday business logic into custom AI tools. It’s perfect for agency pros looking to build custom tech assets for clients, as well as business owners looking to scale their back office on autopilot.
Welcome to the world of Vibe Coding.
Discover how everyday, non-technical founders and marketers use plain, conversational English to build real, functional software systems without writing a single line of traditional programming code.
In this first flagship workshop, we cut through the noise to look at the practical mechanics of Vibe Coding. We will walk through real-world examples—like how non-technical creators built custom automated client intake apps, advanced marketing funnel managers, and internal compliance hubs in a matter of days.
We will share time for Q&A and networking breakout sessions to help you brainstorm exactly how Vibe Coding applies to your specific revenue and time-mastery goals.
We will demo the Base44 platform in our real examples.
You Will Learn:
- A Clear Roadmap to Build Without Coding: Understand the step-by-step mechanics of Vibe Coding, giving you the direct ability to turn abstract business workflows into functional, working applications using simple, everyday language.
- Absolute Process Ownership & IP: Discover why owning the logic of your digital infrastructure is vital for controlling security, avoiding restrictive third-party platform limitations, and protecting your data.
- Secure, Compliant Growth for Startups and SMBs: Learn how to navigate critical backend hurdles startups usually ignore—specifically, how to implement secure, robust governance over business-critical AI implementations right from day one.
2 attendees
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