IFA Social Sector Franchising Task Force’s Post

SOCIAL FRANCHISE ACCELERATOR APPLICATIONS OPEN Are you a social enterprise, non-profit, NGO, or emerging social sector franchise looking to expand your locations and amplify your impact? Applications are now available for the Social Sector Committee’s 2024 Accelerator Program! Are you working to expand an initiative that has a social mission such as reducing poverty, enhancing nutrition and food security, promoting sustainable agriculture, improving education, healthcare, clean water and sanitation, or impacting climate change? ** Our Accelerator program is designed to help you achieve your goals by applying or adapting proven franchising methods. There are no costs for participants associated with this program. ** PROGRAM DATES: Application Deadline: August 12, 2024 | Find the application here: https://lnkd.in/gyCCTnR9 Start date: October 16, 2024 | End date: Mid-April 2025 ACCELERATOR PROGRAM OVERVIEW: 1. Online Video Courses and Assignments to prepare for monthly Advisor meetings 2. Personalized Advisor Meetings with a qualified commercial franchise professional who will serve as your Advisor 3. Four Peer Group Roundtables facilitated on Zoom 4. Program Conclusion with a joint Zoom session where you will present your plan on how you will integrate franchise methods into your initiative Accelerator Program Overview video: https://lnkd.in/g6N5tdUx The Application Deadline is Monday August 12. Download the Application today from https://lnkd.in/gZhe4AwR! #socialfranchising #IFA #SocialSectorCommittee #NGO #NonProfit #socialenterprise #impactfranchising

I've had the privilege of working alongside my boss Dean Payn and the Business Blueprint team for the past four months, and have been blown away by the energy of this incredible team and of course, the resources that they are providing businesses around the globe! Every business owner needs support, but finding the right kind makes all the difference. If you are a business owner or thinking of starting a business, this event is for you - check it out! 🚀 Big News, New Zealand! 🚀 After the overwhelming success of our Reimagine Your Business event earlier this year, we’re coming back to NZ by popular demand! 🙌 This FREE one-day event will teach you how to prepare your business for the future, harness the power of AI, and use the best AI tools (beyond ChatGPT) to boost productivity and profits. I’ve been using AI in my business since 2014, and even invested $1.5M to build the world’s first AI-powered business coach! 🤖💡 Here’s what we’ll cover: -Why AI is a game-changer for your business -11 ways AI will disrupt your industry -A free tool to do marketing research in 30 seconds -How to program ChatGPT in your brand voice And much more! Seats are limited, so grab your FREE ticket now and secure your spot before it’s gone! 🎟👇 bburl.co/rybdean Let’s unlock the future of business together. See you there! 🙌 #BusinessBlueprint #ItMakesBusinessSense #NewZealandBusiness

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@company_bain-and-company's 2024 Tech Report[1] emphasizes the importance of a structured approach to #GenAI strategy. Let's break it down: 🎯 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Define how AI aligns with your business goals. This isn't just another tech project - it's a fundamental shift in how you operate. 🗺️ 𝐌𝐚𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐈 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞: Understand where you are and where you're headed. This isn't a one-size-fits-all journey. 🏗️ 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Re-architect your tech stack with an "AI everywhere" approach. This includes data analytics, ML systems, and integration capabilities. 🔍 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬: Focus on use case families that align with your business goals. Remember, it's about scaling wins, not just individual successes. "𝑅𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑡 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝐴𝐼 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑏𝑦 𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑠, 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚 𝑖𝑛 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑠—𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑖𝑠, 𝑎 𝑠𝑒𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑔𝑢𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠." 🛠️ 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬: Upskill your team across the board. This isn't just about tech skills - it's about reimagining how work gets done. ⚖️ 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲: Implement strong governance and monitoring. Because "the AI made me do it" isn't a valid excuse. 🔄 𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞: Use "mastery loops" to refine and expand your AI initiatives. This isn't a one-and-done deal - it's an ongoing journey. Remember, early adopters are starting to see the compounding benefits of using AI in their organizations (performance gains up to 20% of earnings in 18-36 months!). Hype is distracting, and diligent AI utilization can yield significant benefits and profits. What's your biggest challenge in implementing a Gen AI strategy? Share in the comments! ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ 📬 If this post is helpful or insightful, please comment or repost. 👀 For more on these topics, follow me at https://lnkd.in/g-jiiEMR 🧰 For a practical, no BS guide to developing & implementing your AI strategy, visit https://lnkd.in/gD2a_p_c

I had the privilege of leading a talk at the The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship Center, where we explored how artificial intelligence can transform daily workflows and empower businesses to achieve more. From automating repetitive tasks with tools like Zapier and Calendly to creating tailored strategies using ChatGPT, we dove into practical ways to unlock AI’s potential. 💡 Takeaway: AI is not just a tech trend—it’s a powerful ally when used strategically. A huge thank you to the The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship Center for hosting this workshop! If you’re interested in learning how AI can work for your business, let’s connect. hashtag #ArtificialIntelligence hashtag #BusinessProductivity hashtag #AItools hashtag #Innovation hashtag #CatalystCenter hashtag #ChatGPT hashtag #WorkflowAutomation https://lnkd.in/d8a_n6ZX

#AISkills are the new corporate currency. Hint: NOT the same as coding AI. @company_bain-and-company's 2024 Tech Report[1] talks about the need for hiring and upskilling. But it doesn't go into too much detail on specifics. 🎭 First, a haiku appetizer :) Skills evolve with AI Old roles fade, new ones emerge Adapt or get left Here is my breakdown: 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 (𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲) • Task decomposition: Break it down before you build it up. • Prompting: The art of asking AI the right questions. • Output evaluation: Because AI can be confidently wrong. 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲-𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 (𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗯) Some high level examples include • Managers: AI-powered coaching and project management • Developers: API integrations and LLM Ops • Marketers: AI-driven content creation and personalization 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 (𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆-𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀) • Cross-functional collaboration: Break down those silos! • Continuous learning: Because AI doesn't stand still. • Risk management: Mitigate before you automate. 💡 Standout quote: "𝑀𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑦𝑒𝑒𝑠 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑏𝑒ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑜𝑟 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘 𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚. 𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑧𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑑𝑜𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑠 𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑠 𝑑𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑤𝑎𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘, 𝑖𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔, 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑑𝑜𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑝𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑘𝑒𝑒𝑝 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑛𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑖𝑒𝑠." Here are 5 steps to level up your org's #AISkills: 1️⃣ Map skills to your AI maturity curve. Know where you are and where you're going. 2️⃣ Invest in prompt engineering training. Everyone is doing it ... 3️⃣ Create AI playgrounds. Safe spaces to experiment and learn. Then put those learnings to work. 4️⃣ Develop AI champions in each department and team. Spread the knowledge! 5️⃣ Regularly reassess and update your skill matrix. AI moves fast, so should you. Remember: In the AI age, the most valuable skill is learning how to learn. What #AISkills are you prioritizing? Drop your thoughts in the comments! ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ 📬 If this post is helpful or insightful, please comment or repost. 👀 For more on these topics, follow me at https://lnkd.in/g-jiiEMR 🧰 For a practical, no BS guide to developing & implementing your AI strategy, visit https://lnkd.in/gD2a_p_c

April in Africa, will be back to DC in May, standby for dates!Reflecting on our latest bi-weekly meeting at B360! Big thanks to all who joined us, sharing insights, driving entrepreneurship and innovative start-ups. Check out the highlights in our new video and see how we're transforming the US-Africa collaboration, US Govcon, Agribusiness, Trade, even the AI industry together. Your participation is key to our collective success! 🙏 #B360Innovation #BiweeklyInsights"#PKNfoundation #AI #AGI #CoffeeTeaTrade #USAfrica #WashingtonDC #InternationalDevelopment #TransformCommunity #PowerGrowth

Last month, I had the honour of delivering the keynote at the Furthr Founders @ GEC event, an exclusive networking event for entrepreneurs and founders supported by Furthr. This event fostered a strong sense of community, where founders engaged in meaningful discussions on topics crucial to their start-ups and personal journeys as entrepreneurs. As the Co-Founder and CCO of Alldus & Founder of AI Ireland, I shared insights on the current AI landscape, highlighting advancements, trends, and the potential for innovation. We explored: 1. The Evolving AI Landscape: Understanding where AI stands today and its future trajectory. 2. Implications for Founders: The potential for innovation, new business models, and integrating AI into existing products and services. 3. Benefits and Downsides of AI: A balanced view of AI’s benefits and ethical considerations. 4. EU AI Act and Compliance: The impact of the EU AI Act and the importance of adherence to avoid legal risks and build consumer trust. Post-keynote, founders joined roundtable discussions on: - Integrating AI into business models - Importance of paying customers from the start - Sustainability and ESG assessments - International D2C scaling and digital marketing - AI, the EU Act, and product/service risks - Maximising Enterprise Ireland’s global network - Lessons from bootstrapping - Securing Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) After the keynote it was a privilege to lead a table topic discussion on the impact of the AI EU Act. The session delved into regulatory risks and provided practical insights on compliance. The event was a fantastic opportunity to connect with a diverse group of founders, many of whom are in the pre-seed funding stage, eager to integrate AI and navigate regulatory landscapes. Thanks for the invite Laura Ahern and Martin Murray Richie Taaffe Jim Dunne --- #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #KeynoteSpeaker #AIRegulations #DigitalSkills #EnterpriseIreland #FurthrFounders #Networking #Community #BusinessGrowth #AICompliance

Last week, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Pinhas Nisnevitch, an old friend from high school at CloudShare, where he now works as a data scientist. It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up and dive deep into some exciting conversations about AI, entrepreneurship, marketing, and sales. We discussed how AI can be developed and utilized in the best possible ways to benefit businesses and drive innovation. From exploring practical applications in customer service to brainstorming new entrepreneurial ventures, the exchange of ideas was both enlightening and inspiring. One of the key takeaways from our conversation was the incredible potential AI has to transform various industries. We talked about how AI can streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and provide personalized experiences for customers. Reconnecting with an old friend in a professional setting was a reminder of the value of networking and maintaining relationships. It was a great blend of nostalgia and forward-thinking, and I'm excited about the possibilities that lie ahead as we continue to explore and develop AI technologies. Thank you for your time Pinhas 🙏 Looking forward to more such enriching discussions and collaborations! #AI #Entrepreneurship #Technology #BusinessGrowth #Networking #Innovation

Join us for an exclusive workshop on AI Tools for Business Owners! 🚀 🤖 If you're keen on leveraging AI to boost your business, this event on May 7 at Dynamico Space in San Francisco is unmissable. We have an exciting lineup of speakers who will cover everything from securing funding with AI grant writing bots to automating your LinkedIn outreach for increased revenue. Early bird tickets are just $5 until April 27, then $10 onwards. Grab your spot to learn how to work smarter, not harder, with the latest AI technology that's revolutionizing the business world. Tag a fellow entrepreneur who needs to see this! Swipe ➡️ to see more details about the event. ✨ Don't forget to check out our last slide for a quick overview of what you can expect from this transformative 90-minute session. Spaces are limited – Secure your seat today! 🎟️ https://lu.ma/9yg8dtl2 🎤 Event organized by the SF Filipino American Chamber of Commerce and AI Migos. #BusinessInnovation #TechEventSF #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship #SanFranciscoBusiness #AIForBusiness #DigitalMarketing #BusinessAutomation #AIEvent #GrantWriting #NetworkingSF #SmallBusinessTips #TechWorkshop #SFBusinessOwners #BusinessStrategy #AIWorkshop #TechTrends #Innovation #GrowthHacking #EntrepreneursOfInstagram #SuccessMindset #BusinessGrowthStrategies #FutureOfWork #AIRevolution #BusinessDevelopment #SmartTechnology #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadingWithAI #BusinessIntelligence #EfficiencyTools