Smarter Small Business: AI for Finance & More
📅 Thursday, April 2, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Venture Dock – Milpitas
691 S Milpitas Blvd Ste 217, Milpitas, CA
🎟 Free Event
About the Event
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how businesses operate and the back office is no exception.
Join us for an informative session hosted by the City of Milpitas Office of Economic Development in partnership with Venture Dock, where we’ll explore how small and mid-sized businesses can leverage AI tools to simplify back office workflows and increase margins.
👤 Speaker
Arjun Mehta
GTM, Inkle.ai
Arjun Mehta is a GTM lead at Inkle.ai, helping startups simplify global accounting and compliance. He specializes in using AI to streamline financial operations, making them more efficient, scalable, and compliant.
Whether you're a business owner, finance professional, or student, this session will give you practical insights into how AI is reshaping bookkeeping, financial management, and more.
Agenda
6:00 – 6:15 PM → Welcome & Introductions
6:15 – 7:00 PM → AI in Back Office: Tools, Use Cases & Case Studies
7:00 – 7:30 PM → Live Q&A
7:30 – 8:00 PM → Networking
What You’ll Learn
🧰 The AI Toolkit
Discover AI tools designed to support the back office, including bookkeeping and financial reporting.
⚡ Efficiency Hacks
Learn how to reduce manual data entry and automate repetitive tasks in your financial workflows.
🔒 Security & Ethics
Understand key considerations around data privacy, compliance, and responsible AI usage.
Who Should Attend
• Small & Mid-Sized Business Owners
• Finance & Business Students
• Entrepreneurs interested in AI tools for operations
Why Attend
This session will provide practical knowledge and real tools you can start exploring immediately to make your business operations smarter and more efficient in 2026.
Plus, it’s a great opportunity to connect with local entrepreneurs, professionals, and the Venture Dock community.
Hosted By
City of Milpitas-Office of Economic Development
in partnership with
Venture Dock