AZBizCon Sessions

Agile by Design: How Small Businesses Can Thrive in the Age of AI and Analytics
9 AM Breakout Session (Wildcat Room)
Location
Wildcat Room-National Bank of AZ Conference Center
Speakers
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Dr. Joseph Cazier - W. P. Carey School of Business
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Dr. Raghu Santanam - W. P. Carey School of Business
Summary
In the era of artificial intelligence, small businesses are uniquely positioned to punch above their weight—not despite their size, but because of it. Generative AI has lowered the barriers to automation, marketing, customer engagement, and analytics, giving small teams access to capabilities that were once the domain of large enterprises. If they act quickly, small businesses can leverage this moment to be more agile, responsive, and creative than ever before. This 60-minute session offers an accessible, high-impact introduction to the AI tools reshaping today’s business landscape. We will explore real-world use cases that show how small business owners and staff can use tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to boost productivity, automate routine tasks, respond to customers, and create content with ease. Participants will leave with actionable examples, a list of recommended resources, and a clearer understanding of how to integrate AI into their operations in a safe, strategic, and scalable way.

Transworld Business Advisors Presentation
10 AM Breakout Session (Wildcat Room)
Location
Wildcat Room-National Bank of AZ Conference Center
Speakers
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Ryan Armstrong - Transwork Business Advisors
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Jenn Armstrong - Transwork Business Advisors

Blueprint to Business: Design Your Personal Strategy for a Winning Business Plan
10 AM Breakout Session (Coconino Room)
Location
Coconino Room-National Bank Conference Center
Speakers
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Louie Picazo Jr. - Entrepreneur Success Manager, ASBA
Summary
Are you ready to transform your business idea into reality but overwhelmed by where to begin? This dynamic session guides you through creating a personalized action plan that bridges your unique strengths and goals to a robust, actionable business blueprint. Learn how to conduct a self-assessment, align your vision with market needs, break down milestones, and map resources to avoid common pitfalls. Walk away with clarity, confidence, and a step-by-step framework to build a business plan tailored to your ambitions—and the tools to execute it. Whether you’re launching a new idea or refining an existing venture, leave ready to turn inspiration into impact.

SIMPLI.FI Presentation
11 AM Breakout Session (Wildcat Room)
Location
Wildcat Room-National Bank of AZ Conference Center
Speakers
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Zach Jaffe - SIMPLI.FI
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