# Event Details - **Event Name**: From Zero to AI: A Business Owner’s Cohort - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Free 5-part workshop series helping entrepreneurs and small businesses build an AI-powered marketing toolkit from the ground up.About this EventFrom Zero to AI — 5-Part SeriesFrom Zero to AI: A Business Owner’s Cohort (Free 5‑Part Workshop Series)Five free workshops to use AI for marketing, research, and funding—even if you’re not techy.Are you a Sacramento business owner or aspiring entrepreneur who feels a bit left behind by the AI boom? Have you tried tools like ChatGPT or Gemini, only to get generic, robotic results that don't sound like you?From Zero to AI is a free, 5-part hybrid workshop series designed specifically for small business owners who want practical, real-world results without the tech jargon. Across five monthly, 90-minute sessions, you’ll learn how to transform AI into a capable, time-saving business assistant.🛑 No coding. No sales pitches. No tech background required. Bring your phone or a laptop, use whatever AI tool you prefer (free accounts are completely fine!), or just follow along.📅 The 5-Part Workshop ScheduleNote: Sessions run monthly from July - November. Exact dates and times will be sent to registered attendees.Session 1: Prompting Fundamentals & Business ResearchThe Goal: Learn how to get reliable answers from AI instead of "confident nonsense." Master the art of asking better questions and verifying facts.Session 2: Advanced Prompting & Master PromptsThe Goal: Set up your personal AI preferences so it gives you tailored business recommendations by default, plus a custom tool to fix weak prompts.Session 3: Local Competition & Landscape AnalysisThe Goal: Map out your top local competitors, score their strengths, spot gaps in the market, and walk away with your next 3 strategic moves.Session 4: Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) & Brand VoiceThe Goal: Stop sounding like a robot. Build a custom "Voice Card" using your real emails and posts so AI writes marketing copy that actually sounds like you.Session 5: Funding Research & Application WritingThe Goal: Demystify the grant process. Learn how to use AI to analyze a real Request for Proposal (RFP) and confidently draft funding applications.🛠️ What You’ll Leave WithThis isn't a lecture series where you just take notes. You will walk away from these sessions with tangible deliverables:📋 Copy/paste prompt packs for each session to reuse anytime.📊 A Competitor Scorecard to evaluate your market.🗣️ A personalized AI Voice Card for consistent brand messaging.💰 A Funding Kit & SOP to streamline future grant and loan applications.Who should attend:• Small business owners• Entrepreneurs and startups• Freelancers and consultants• Nonprofit leaders• Anyone interested in using AI for marketingAttendance options:• In-person• Zoom (register to get the zoom link)This program is designed to be beginner-friendly, with practical examples, guided activities, and resources participants can apply right away.If you are having trouble registering please contact matthew@alliancecd.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sacramento/from-zero-to-ai-a-business-owners-cohort/100001990901945312 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, art, contests, it - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Sage & Silver Studios - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sacramento - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Sage & Silver Studios - **lat**: 38.589514 - **long**: -121.4805186 - **full address**: Sage & Silver Studios, 200 North 16th Street, Sacramento, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: From Zero to AI: A Business Owner’s Cohort - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8af1ae3a097c361e093576677e78e8c4cbc833927451f256f69342377da3a3e8-rimg-w800-h412-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1783822863 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is From Zero to AI: A Business Owner s Cohort being held? - **A:** From Zero to AI: A Business Owner s Cohort takes place on Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Sage & Silver Studios, 200 North 16th Street, Sacramento, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing From Zero to AI: A Business Owner s Cohort? - **A:** From Zero to AI: A Business Owner s Cohort is organized by Alliance for Community Development. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** From Zero to AI: A Business Owner s Cohort 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 Sacramento, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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