

Smarter Small Business: AI for Finance & More
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Thursday, April 2, 2026
π 6:00 PM β 7:30 PM
π Venture Dock β Milpitas
691 S Milpitas Blvd Ste 217, Milpitas, CA
π Free Event
βAbout the Event
βArtificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how businesses operate and the back office is no exception.
βJoin us for an informative session hosted by the City of Milpitas Office of Economic Development in partnership with Venture Dock, where weβll explore how small and mid-sized businesses can leverage AI tools to simplify back office workflows and increase margins.
βπ€ Speaker
βArjun Mehta
GTM, Inkle.ai
βArjun 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.
βWhether 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.
βAgenda
β6:00 β 6:15 PM β Welcome & Introductions
β6:15 β 7:00 PM β AI in Back Office: Tools, Use Cases & Case Studies
β7:00 β 7:30 PM β Live Q&A
β7:30 β 8:00 PM β Networking
βWhat Youβll Learn
βπ§° The AI Toolkit
Discover AI tools designed to support the back office, including bookkeeping and financial reporting.
ββ‘ Efficiency Hacks
Learn how to reduce manual data entry and automate repetitive tasks in your financial workflows.
βπ Security & Ethics
Understand key considerations around data privacy, compliance, and responsible AI usage.
βWho Should Attend
ββ’ Small & Mid-Sized Business Owners
β’ Finance & Business Students
β’ Entrepreneurs interested in AI tools for operations
βWhy Attend
βThis session will provide practical knowledge and real tools you can start exploring immediately to make your business operations smarter and more efficient in 2026.
βPlus, itβs a great opportunity to connect with local entrepreneurs, professionals, and the Venture Dock community.
βHosted By
βCity of Milpitas-Office of Economic Development
in partnership with
Venture Dock