The SMB AI Growth Advantage

How Business Leaders Are Using AI to Drive Revenue, Efficiency, and Smarter Decisions 🤖💼

AI is transforming how companies sell, operate, serve customers, manage supply chains, and make decisions. For small and mid-sized business leaders, the challenge lies in knowing where to apply AI, what is realistic for their business, and how to transition from experimentation to measurable value.

The AI Growth Advantage is a private, half-day executive summit designed for CEOs, founders, and business leaders seeking practical guidance from experienced operators in technology, finance, architecture, procurement, and business transformation.

What You Will Gain

• A clearer understanding of where AI is creating business value and guidance on prioritizing realistic AI opportunities.
• Practical lessons from experienced enterprise leaders and SMB leaders currently using AI.
• Direct access to executives leading transformation.

The Program

• The AI Growth Imperative: An overview of how AI is changing business economics and where small and mid-sized companies can gain an advantage.
• Keynote: Building the AI-Native Business by Dan Turchin, Founder and CEO of PeopleReign.
• Executive Conversation: Business Leaders in Action with Geeta Pyne and Kumud Kokal discussing AI transformation within organizations.
• The Buyer’s Perspective featuring Linda Chuan and Justin Sullivan on how enterprise buyers evaluate AI-enabled solutions.
• Building the AI-Augmented Business with Jennifer Harrington and Michael DeFloremonte sharing practical insights on using AI to improve operations.
• Working Session: Build Your AI Growth Map: Attendees will identify a priority business problem, evaluate AI opportunities, and create a focused 90-day action plan.

Featured Speakers

• Dan Turchin: Founder and CEO, PeopleReign.
• Geeta Pyne: Former Chief Architect, TIAA.
• Kumud Kokal: Chief Information Officer, Kiteworks.
• Linda Chuan: Chief Value Officer, Box.
• Justin Sullivan: Associate Vice Chancellor, UCSF.
• Maria Centeno: Head of Source to Pay, SoFi.
• Aarthi Rajasekaran: Contingent Labor Expert, UCSF.
• Jennifer Harrington: Founder, CorecTel.
• Michael DeFloremonte: Bay Area Registry.

Who Should Attend

• CEOs and founders.
• Small and mid-sized business owners.
• Presidents and general managers.
• Leaders in finance, operations, procurement, sales, and marketing.
• Technology and transformation executives.
• Organizations exploring AI or struggling to move beyond pilots.

Why This Summit Is Different

This summit focuses on practical questions: How can business leaders use AI to create measurable value with available resources? What do enterprise buyers expect from companies selling AI-enabled products and services?

Agenda at a Glance

• 12:00–1:00 PM — Lunch and Executive Networking
• 1:00–5:00 PM — Summit Programming
• 5:00–7:00 PM — Cocktail Reception and Networking

Agenda and speaker participation are subject to change.

Presented by AI Ally Works

AI Ally Works helps small and mid-sized business leaders transition from AI curiosity to practical execution through summits, workshops, assessments, and implementation programs.

Registration

Attendance is limited to ensure quality discussions and networking. Join us for an afternoon of practical insights, candid conversations, and focused action.

Location: STAK Space - 1920 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Admission: $149