Wed, June 12th: “How GenAI is Transforming Companies,” 6:00 PM, CU Boulder

The Rocky Mountain AI Interest Group (RMAIIG) will host an in-person meeting on Wed, June 12th, at 6:00 PM MDT in Boulder on “How GenAI is Transforming Companies."

At our next meeting, we will explore the impact of generative AI on businesses, including strategic integration to enhance efficiency and innovation. Attendees will learn AI-first leadership principles, prepare for Generation AI, and identify key roles for AI transformations. We will highlight practical AI applications, demonstrating task automation, time-saving, and fostering relationships. Additionally, we will examine real-world examples and future potential, showcasing how generative AI drives creativity and productivity across sectors.

“How GenAI is Transforming Companies”
CU Boulder: In-person
ATLAS building (Room 100)
1125 18th St, Boulder, CO 80309
Wed, June 12th
6:00 - 8:00 PM MDT

Our first speaker, Brett Schklar, will present a talk on, "What Your CEO is Being Told About AI." In speaking with CEOs across the country, Brett helps Owners, Presidents and CEOs as well as their organization get their arms around AI, its potential and how to align the organization for success. During the talk, he’ll cover: The 9 AI-First Leadership Thinking Principles, Preparing for Generation AI, and Who should be leading AI Transformation.

Brett Schklar helps and teaches CEOs to harness generative AI to grow, streamline, and expand their businesses to outflank competitors and gain market share. With over 20 years as a go-to-market driver, agency owner, CMO and now Fractional CMO, Brett captures the attention of CEOs seeking an AI-first transformation of their business, operations, and market penetration.

Next, Matt Fornito will cover "Automate the Boring to Spend Time on the Meaningful." Matt Fornito empowers business professionals to harness AI, helping them reclaim their most precious resource – time – and allowing them to prioritize what truly matters – fostering meaningful relationships. AI has the potential to revolutionize how we work, but if implemented poorly, it becomes just another tool that debilitates instead of enables. Learn how to navigate the complex landscape of AI, turning it from a time-consuming hindrance into a powerful ally. Matt will guide you through identifying tasks that can be automated, implementing AI effectively, and most importantly, using the time saved to build meaningful relationships. It's time to take back control and let technology serve us, not the other way around.

Matt Fornito, founder and CAIO at the AI Advisory Group, has over two decades of experience in AI and data science. Previously a CDO, Head of AI, and Data Scientist, Matt built AI practices for two firms, earning accolades such as NVIDIA’s Partner of the Year Award. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies, developing strategic AI roadmaps that drive significant business outcomes. With billions in managed spend and generating hundreds of millions in revenue, Matt is a seasoned consultant and keynote speaker, known for his ability to blend theory, practicality, and storytelling to inspire audiences about AI's future potential. His thought leadership has been featured in CIO/CDO Roundtables, Evanta events, podcasts, and various news outlets.

Finally, Travis Frisinger will speak on "Myth and Reality of Generative AI in the Wild." He will share insights from the frontlines of those building generative AI solutions. This overview will illustrate how generative AI is enhancing creativity and productivity through both large-scale innovations and small, impactful enhancements to existing systems. We will explore the current state of generative AI, highlighting practical applications. The discussion will also touch on the future potential of this transformative technology, showcasing its ability to drive innovation and change across multiple sectors.

Travis Frisinger is a seasoned software engineer with over 20 years of global experience, from mainframe operator to CTO. As Technical Director and AI Adventurer at 8th Light, he leverages AI to drive innovation in product and software development. Travis is a thought leader in AI, dedicated to solving complex problems and promoting technological advancements. Connect with him on LinkedIn for AI insights and visit his blog at aibuddy.software for more on software engineering and AI.

3LC is sponsoring the pizza for this event! 3LC enables you to create more accurate and smaller ML models. Attach 3LC to your training scripts for instant insights and data tweaks. No SaaS, no data duplication, no uploads, no sign-up required. Simply pip install 3lc! Visit 3lc.ai to see how we illuminate the ML black box with minimal changes to your workflow.

Big thanks to 3LC!