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The US economy is constantly evolving, influenced by employment numbers, the rise and fall of inflation, foreign policy, domestic economic agendas, and movement of citizens between different regions. As a job seekers, all of these effects working in tandem can impact the inner workings of a job search.

Join Colin Mo of Albert's List and Dr. Reilly White, Professor of Finance at the University of New Mexico for a monthly webinar where they'll discuss how these factors are impacting your career, particularly for those who work in tech and reside in the San Francisco Bay Area.
You'll learn about:

• The most recent month's jobs report, including its biggest takeaways, silver linings, and potential warning signs.
• The most recent month's CPI report and how the rising cost of goods and money are impacting the flow of investments or consumer spending.
• What to expect in the weeks and months ahead as economic conditions evolve.
• How the economic numbers are impacting those in the San Francisco Bay Area and the technology industry!
• Other notable trends moving the market, including bonds, housing prices, quit rates, and more!
• How the third month of the Trump administration has gone, and how this will be influential for the months to come, including tariffs, deportations, and geopolitical approaches.
• And much more!

Join us with your questions, comments, and concerns.
ABOUT DR. REILLY S. WHITE, PhD
Dr. White is the Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning and an Associate Professor of Finance with tenure at the University of New Mexico. Dr. White also serves on the board of the CFA Society of New Mexico, advisor for the $4.7 Million student-run UNM Regent’s Portfolio, and leads a series of financial literacy projects in the community. Prior to his career in academia, Dr. White worked as an analyst for a large Boston-based bank, where he learned a great deal about company analysis, funding, and maintaining ethical corporate leadership. He has consulted with investment managers and municipalities on maintaining optimal portfolio strategies, particularly in response to economic challenges. Dr. White was also awarded the 2022 Paul Bartlett Ré Emerging Promotor of Peace Award and serves on the of board Voz Collegiate Preparatory School.

In addition to his PhD from the University of Connecticut, Dr. White graduated summa cum laude from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth with a degree in Finance. Dr. White has published nineteen articles in finance and financial technology in the last few years, including articles in Physica A, Journal of Corporate Finance, IEEE, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, and the Journal of Banking and Finance. With his students, he co-authored Financial Literacy for Immigrants and Refugees, a free financial literacy handbook that has been translated into Spanish, Arabic, and Dari. Since 2020, Dr. White has been interviewed over 150 times by local and national media outlets on various economic and finance topics.

Visit his website at https://www.reillywhite.com/.

Silicon Valley Business Networking (Online) Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

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There's no content or speaker at this event -- just business networking.

Build your business network - face to face (online)!

Join a virtual gathering of professionals from all walks of life from all over the world!

You may meet your next business collaborator, client, employer, employee or friend!

Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers and influencers from all over the world - tech entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, attorneys, bloggers, academics, thought leaders, community organizers, artists, financiers, and investors!

Network, socialize and connect!

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Artificial intelligence (AI) may not take your job, but someone who knows AI will.

That's why it's important for all workers to learn AI. While tools like ChatGPT, MidJourney, Claude, and others have taken the market by storm, skills such as prompting, development, and quality assurance will be especially critical as companies look to right-size their workforce and compete in a transformed economy.

Join our webinar and discover how you can build AI skills for your career. In this demo, Albert will show you how to use AI for basic tasks, including:

• How to build a professional website for your job hunt
• How to use use AI as a basic agent to gather things like airline tickets
• How to set up your job search in under 15 minutes

You'll also learn:

• How AI is transforming the workforce and what steps employers are taking to get ready.
• What skills will be necessary in the era of AI, and how you can learn.
• What AI can create, and how you can learn—even if you don't have the skills.
• And so much more!

We'll also be sharing 01Hestia, an AI education platform where you can learn how to prompt your way to websites, copy, and more. Sign up for the academy today for just $10/month at https://www.01hestia.com/ with code ALBERTSFRIEND.

ABOUT ALBERT QIAN
Albert Qian is the founder of Albert's List, an AI, side hustle, and job search skills firm. He's passionate about helping others reach their career goals. Connect with him at https://linkedin.com/in/albertqian

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Step into the future of productivity and business growth with our 2-hour AI Bootcamp, designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners ready to leverage the full power of AI tools. This immersive program will equip you with cutting-edge skills to automate workflows, optimize decision-making, and implement AI-driven strategies in real-world scenarios.
Through expert-led sessions, hands-on practice, and actionable insights, you’ll learn how to use tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini to transform how you work, create, and grow your business.

### What You’ll Learn in 3 Hours:

• Best Practices in Prompt Engineering: Craft precise, effective prompts to maximize AI outputs.
• Building Custom GPTs: Develop personalized AI models tailored to your business needs.
• Advanced Business Workflows with Chain of Thought Prompting: Learn how to use step-by-step AI logic for smarter workflows.
• Practical Applications: Apply AI tools to solve real-world challenges, saving time and resources while boosting creativity.

### Outcomes for Participants:

• Master AI tools and techniques to save 10+ hours weekly.
• Enhance your problem-solving and decision-making with AI-driven insights.
• Automate workflows to focus on high-value tasks that grow your business.
• Build a future-proof skillset that keeps you ahead in your industry.

### Who Should Join?

• Entrepreneurs looking to scale efficiently.
• Business owners eager to automate repetitive tasks.
• Professionals ready to upgrade their productivity.
• Anyone curious about harnessing the power of AI in their career or business.

Register now to secure your spot and take the first step toward revolutionizing your workflow!

About the Instructor
Eric Forst is an entrepreneur, marketer, and educator with over 20 years of experience. Since 2008, he's been helping businesses integrate AI, with expertise in building Custom GPTs tailored for startups and small businesses. As co-founder of Pangea Social AI, Eric continues to develop AI-driven solutions that empower companies to grow and innovate.

With a background in business development at Visible Technologies, a pioneer in social media sentiment analysis, Eric has led corporate marketing departments and managed teams of 10 or more. He’s successfully implemented a range of sales and marketing software across multiple industries.

Eric holds a BA in Foreign Affairs from UVA and an MFA in English from UMASS, Amherst, where he taught English Composition. His diverse experience ensures a practical, real-world approach to AI education in the classroom.
Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebforst/.