AI Reality Check: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why
Creo Conversations x Minnestar present a session to join two seasoned entrepreneurs and AI practitioners for an unfiltered, practical conversation on how to navigate the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. Whether you’re an early adopter or still skeptical, this session will cut through the hype and provide concrete steps you can take to harness AI—without falling into the traps that derail most initiatives.
In this fireside chat of a 30-minute presentation + 45-minute interactive Q&A, you’ll get real-world strategies, candid insights, and direct answers to your toughest AI questions. Think of it as free AI consulting from leaders who have been in the trenches.
Come early and stay late for Minnestar's Community Coworking Day at the Markethouse building from 8 AM to 4 PM to have real interactions and work next to peers for the day. Please register here if you plan to cowork.
What You’ll Learn:
The real state of AI today – what’s working, what’s not, and what’s coming next
Overcoming fear and resistance – getting your team and stakeholders on board
Efficiency vs. growth – choosing the right AI plays for your business goals
Quick wins – low-hanging fruit to deliver ROI fast
AI as an augmentation tool – giving your people “superpowers” rather than replacing them
Tools, guidelines, and guardrails – building responsibly with security and compliance in mind
Why Attend?
The next 12 months will be decisive for organizations looking to gain an AI advantage. This conversation will equip you with the clarity, confidence, and practical ideas to act now—before your competitors leave you behind.
Speaker Bios
Jonathan Anderstrom
Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur and AI strategist with a track record of building and scaling successful companies. He co-founded and served as CEO of Creed Interactive, a digital agency known for innovative solutions and long-term client partnerships, before its successful exit. Now as Founder of Creo AI, Jonathan helps organizations navigate the AI revolution with a business-first approach—identifying high-impact opportunities, reducing implementation risk, and accelerating time-to-value.
Scott Litmann
Scott is a five-time founder with a history of launching, scaling, and exiting companies including Imaginet, Spot Buy Spot, Magnet 360, and Lucy. He has worked with over 25% of the Fortune 500 and earned recognition such as E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year and the Titan of Technology award. As SVP at Capacity and Strategic Growth Partner at Traction Capital, Scott advises leaders on leveraging AI for competitive advantage, while continuing to mentor entrepreneurs and champion Minnesota’s startup community as co-founder of the Minnesota Cup.
Parking:390 Wall St, St Paul, MN 55101, 290 5th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, 431 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55101, or street parking