# Event Details - **Event Name**: AI for Non-Technical Business Owners [In-Person] - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A hands-on workshop for non-technical founders. Learn the basics, then build your own AI tool in 2 hours.About this EventDescriptionMaybe you've used AI to clean up an email or fix a bit of writing. It worked fine, but you're not sure where else it fits, and you don't have time to go figure it out.That's exactly who this is for. We'll start with the basics in plain language: what AI actually is, what it can and can't do for a small business, and how to use it without putting your business at risk. Then we build. You'll set up your own AI tool, load it with what it needs to know about your business, and hand it a real task before you walk out the door.One thing to be clear about. This session is for owners who are serious about putting AI to work, not for dabbling. AI makes the work easier, but it doesn't replace the systems underneath it. Come ready to build something you'll actually use.What you'll walk out with:A clear picture of what AI can actually do for your business, and what it can'tThe know-how to give AI the right context so it knows your business and doesn't sound like AI wrote itYour own AI tool, built live in the room, step by stepReview of two simple tools you can add to your arsenal that save hours every weekThe Small Business AI Toolkit, yours to keepYour host is Youssef Botros, founder of GRND Consulting. Youssef isn't a tech person, he's an operator. He was employee #1 at Mobile Klinik, where he built the processes, systems and training that grew the company to 90+ locations before its $165M acquisition by Telus. Today he helps Main Street businesses eliminate chaos and owner-dependency by installing systems made for growth.What to bringA laptop and a paid Claude subscription. The Pro plan is $20 USD per month and that's all you need. Just subscribe before you arrive, that's it. We'll do the setup together in the room, so there's nothing to prepare. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/ai-for-non-technical-business-owners-in-person/100001999124087962 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Bayview Yards - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Bayview Yards - **lat**: 45.4095441 - **long**: -75.7277216 - **full address**: Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AI for Non-Technical Business Owners [In-Person] - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a65c30f8706b55421222e6cdaa147ad0bfd5ab10da41db3488eef879ead5e86d-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788451430 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AI for Non-Technical Business Owners [In-Person] being held? - **A:** AI for Non-Technical Business Owners [In-Person] takes place on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing AI for Non-Technical Business Owners [In-Person]? - **A:** AI for Non-Technical Business Owners [In-Person] is organized by Invest Ottawa Education Centre. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Invest Ottawa Education Centre's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Invest Ottawa Education Centre a rating of 3/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Invest Ottawa Education Centre has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AI for Non-Technical Business Owners [In-Person] is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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