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GAICOM Introduction

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The Transformative Power of Generative AI

Session 5: Driving Growth and Innovation– AI for Local Businesses

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GAICOM's Purpose & Vision

THE AI LEARNING GAP

The pace of AI advancements is accelerating, and those who adopt AI early will be more successful. However, it's not easy to understand & adopt AI without help and collaboration.

WHY GAICOM EXISTS

To bring experts and community members together to deepen our collective understanding of Generative AI

OUR VISION

All of our local community have the insights and tools to thrive in an AI-driven world.

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AI AWARENESS PROGRAM 2025 - EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY WITH AI KNOWLEDGE  - https://GAICOM.org

The Transformation Begins: Generative AI Basics

Rise of AI Agents: Smarter, Faster, and Autonomous

The Future of Learning: AI in Education

Jobs Reimagined – How AI is Changing Careers

Driving Growth and Innovation – AI for Local Businesses

Building Trust – AI Governance and Ethics

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AI For Local Businesses

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NONPROFIT GAICOM TEAM INTRODUCTIONS

A great volunteer team

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AI for local business

Driving Growth and Innovation

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Panel Discussion

Local community experts - ask any question

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Meet the Team behind GAICOM (a non-profit org)

SRINIVAS SALANDRA

SHIVA NISTALA

RAKESH TIWARY

ISHANI JUNEJA

KOMAL MISRA

LALIT HINGORANI

VISHWAJEET NIRADI

VIJAY

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How Industry is Adapting

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Historical perspective �

  • Pre-1980s: Manual bookkeeping, in-person transactions.
  • 1980s-2000s: Computers, spreadsheets (Excel), and email transformed record-keeping.
  • 2000s-2010s: Internet & e-commerce (Amazon, eBay) allowed small businesses to go global.
  • 2020s: AI automates and personalizes customer interactions.

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Data Point - > After adopting digital payments, 67% of SMBs saw increased revenue (McKinsey, 2018).

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  • ChatGPT & AI Assistants: Handle customer queries 24/7.

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  • Predictive Analytics: AI forecasts demand (e.g., inventory management).

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  • Hyper-Personalization: AI recommends products based on past purchases.�

Data: 60% of SMBs using AI report higher customer satisfaction (Salesforce, 2023).

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GAICOM Session #5 Panel Discussion – Driving Growth and Innovation: AI for Local Business – on June 15th @2pm at Livingston Senior Center

Romy Baron-Cohen

Local Real Estate Agent| Entrepreneur | Special Needs Advocate

Hemangi Deshpande

Serial Entrepreneur Co-Founder of Galentek Inc, an AI startup

Subrat Kumar Nayak

Product and Technology Leader, Founder of

Vetty Inc

Dr. Kai Wang

Adjunct Professor

Founder and CEO of

AI Ager LLC