AI Foundations | Scaling Your Business With AI [Beginner Level]

About The Session

Learn how to leverage AI to remove operational bottlenecks, automate complex workflows, and drive exponential growth without a linear increase in overhead. This session provides a practical roadmap for identifying high-impact scaling opportunities using intelligent automation.

Facilitator | Helen Kontozopoulos

With two decades of experience, Helen is a thought leader in North American health-tech industry. At ODAIA, Helen’s focus on AI/ML aims to transform how pharma commercial teams work and ultimately get therapies to patients faster. Helen also co-founded the Univ. of Toronto's CS Innovation Lab, teaching product development, research commercialization, and entrepreneurship. A sought-after speaker, Helen hosts her “Making Impact Podcast” and has been featured in 30+ panels, including IEEE Women in Engineering, Tedx, and MaRS Impact Health

About AI Foundations

The AI Foundation program features eight unique AI-focused training sessions designed to equip SME owners and employees with the knowledge and practical skills needed to remain competitive in an AI-driven economy. Each session is hands-on, interactive, and focused on real-world business applications—from streamlining operations and improving productivity to enhancing sales and customer engagement. Participants will learn directly from experienced AI professionals, entrepreneurs, and founders who will share practical insights, proven strategies, and accessible AI tools that can be implemented immediately in their businesses.

Powered by Innovation Boost Zone at Toronto Metropolitan University

Funded by The City of Toronto: Economic Development & Culture through the Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program

Each workshop is standalone and requires registration. You can view all our sessions on our website.