AI for Business Workshop - Intermediate Level
Join the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) and the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce (MNHCOC), sponsored by KS Kaiāulu, for a hands-on, 2-hour intensive lunch and learn workshop in Kihei. Shift from asking simple questions to building operational AI workflows and custom business systems.
More Details:
Most business interactions with AI rely on basic search-style queries. Real organizational value occurs when you issue multi-step instructions, automate repetitive tasks, and execute strategic work in a fraction of the time.
Led by Hawaii AI educator and consultant Gabriel Yanagihara, this free, interactive session focuses on practical implementation using AI tools that work on your device and computer. Bring your immediate business challenges and spend the workshop building functional assets you can deploy right away.
What You Will Learn & Build:
Structured Prompting: Shift from basic Q&A to executing complex, multi-step business instructions.
Workflow & Service Prototyping: Prototype solutions or new services to address your current operational bottlenecks.
Custom AI Assistants: Construct virtual Chief of Staff and advisory board tools tailored to your business voice.
Document Knowledge Bases: Upload internal documents and operational manuals for data-driven decisions.
Local Case Studies: Review real examples of Hawaii business leaders leveraging AI.
Live Share-Out: Present your live prototypes and trade feedback with fellow entrepreneurs.
Who Should Attend: Small business owners, local entrepreneurs, Native Hawaiian business leaders, and organizational managers ready to implement practical AI solutions in their daily operations.
Event Schedule:
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Doors Open, Coffee & Check-In
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Hands-On AI Build Workshop
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch & Community Networking
Location & Pricing:
Venue: Malcolm Center, 1305 North Holopono Street, Suite 5, Kihei, Maui
Cost: Free (Pre-registration required)