Small Biz Catalyst
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Your host, Ayisat Abilogun is a Certified Entrepreneurship Development Professional and the CEO of Financial Leadership Club of America.
Ayisat loves helping small business owners stay resilient so that their business can move past stagnation to growth phase.
In the last 5 years, Ayisat has empowered over 20,000 students and business owner through financial leadership courses, workshops and curriculum.
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Small Biz Catalyst
#17: AI Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Mo Collins - IEDC's Director of Entrepreneurship
Summary
In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, Ayisat Abilogun speaks with Mo Collins, an industry leader in economic development and entrepreneurship. They discuss the critical importance of connections and networks for entrepreneurs, the underutilized resources available to them, and the transformative impact of second stage AI on business growth. Mo shares her insights on the current entrepreneurial landscape, emphasizing the opportunities for self-employment and community building. The conversation highlights the need for innovation and support within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, encouraging listeners to engage actively in their entrepreneurial journeys.
Takeaways
- Access to connections and networks is crucial for entrepreneurs.
- Entrepreneurial support organizations need to focus on community building.
- AI is set to disrupt many industries and job markets.
- Self-employment offers flexibility and the chance to contribute to communities.
- The second wave of technology innovation includes AI and virtual reality.
- Entrepreneurs should leverage AI for efficiency and innovation.
- Building a supportive community is essential for entrepreneurial success.
- There are many underutilized resources available to entrepreneurs.
- Networking can significantly impact an entrepreneur's success.
- Now is a great time to explore self-employment opportunities.
Resources:
Small Biz Catalyst Podcast: Driving Economic Change Through Innovation | Small Biz Catalyst
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