Plexus Connects: Harnessing the Power of AI
Date and Time
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM EDT
Location
Virtual via Zoom
Fees/Admission
Free and Open to the Public
Contact Information
Dr. Jennifer Bosco
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Description
In this session, join Upton Rand, owner of NGLCC-certified business, gaymensfieldguide.com, who will lead participants in an exploration of practical applications of AI in daily operations and business strategies. The key areas of focus will include:
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Custom AI Agents development and deployment: Developing AI tools to automate routine tasks, including methods involving advanced API calls and user-friendly platforms like Zapier.
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Research and Grant Acquisition: Utilizing Perplexity AI, a research-based AI tool, for data analysis and identifying funding opportunities.
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Media Generation: Focusing on prompt engineering to effectively generate desired outputs from photo, video, and audio generators using platforms like Adobe and Canva.
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Full-Stack Business AI: Integrating AI tools like Gemini Flash with Google Workspace for comprehensive business analytics.
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Building Custom AI: For those more adventurous, we’ll delve into building a custom AI from the ground up, including training and refining it to assist in various business aspects. Upton will share insights from his experience creating ‘Ember,’ a custom AI developed to support his business operations.
