# Event Details - **Event Name**: Smart Growth: AI + Founder Roundtable - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 27 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Tue, 27 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: What if AI could help you spend less time on repetitive work and more time on the work that moves your business forward?About this EventSmart Growth: AI + Founder RoundtableAI. Ideas. Connection. Growth.Tuesday, October 27, 202611:00 am–1:00 pmSkanska USA Building400 Fairview Ave North, Suite 1000Seattle, WA 98109Hosted in collaboration with Skanska, a valued WBEC Pacific corporate partner.What if AI could help you spend less time on repetitive work and more time on the work that moves your business forward?Join fellow women business owners for Smart Growth: AI + Founder Roundtable, an interactive session that combines practical AI learning with candid conversation among founders.Practical AI Marketing WorkshopKelly Sparks, with VMG Studios, will lead a 30 - 40 minute workshop exploring practical ways to put AI to work in your marketing, sales, and day-to-day business.You’ll explore ways to use AI to:Save time and work more efficientlyStrengthen your marketing and communicationsStreamline everyday tasksReduce repetitive workCreate more capacity for higher-value prioritiesFounder Roundtable: Real Talk. Real Experiences.Then we’ll turn the conversation over to you.Our Founder Roundtable will bring women business owners together to talk candidly about what’s working, what isn’t, and what we’re learning as AI changes the way we run and grow our businesses.Bring your questions. Share what you've tried. Learn from the experiences of other founders. You may walk away with an idea, resource, or connection you hadn't considered before.What You’ll Take AwayPractical AI ideas you can put to work immediatelyNew approaches to marketing and everyday business operationsInsights from other women business ownersSolutions and ideas generated through peer conversationNew connections within the WBE communityGreater confidence experimenting with AI in your businessYou don't need to be an AI expert. You just need to be curious about how it can help you work smarter and grow.Come ready to learn, contribute, and connect.Thank you to Skanska USA Building for providing the space and helping bring our WBE community together for learning, conversation, and connection.Seating is limited, reserve your spot today.Look forward to seeing you there!About Kelly SparksCEO & Founder | VMG StudiosWith clients including Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, Vonage, and Fifth Third Bank, Kelly Sparks has built her career on creative excellence, innovation, and strong client relationships. As AI began reshaping the industry, she led VMG through its own transformation, building repeatable systems, evolving team roles, and turning that experience into DIY AI: Marketing and Sales, a practical offering that helps founders and small teams use AI in ways that are strategic, aligned with their brand,and effective. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/seattle/smart-growth-ai-founder-roundtable/100002002175865912 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Skanska USA Building - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 29.01, max: 29.01, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Seattle - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Skanska USA Building - **lat**: 47.6227313 - **long**: -122.3339013 - **full address**: Skanska USA Building, 400 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Smart Growth: AI + Founder Roundtable - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/636e99dfb56e13f0eb7732d8f6029fa5acb119e1d8c02124c34a38957ecc5a10-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1790760668 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Smart Growth: AI + Founder Roundtable being held? - **A:** Smart Growth: AI + Founder Roundtable takes place on Tue, 27 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Tue, 27 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Skanska USA Building, 400 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Smart Growth: AI + Founder Roundtable? - **A:** Smart Growth: AI + Founder Roundtable is organized by Women's Business Enterprise Council Pacific. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Smart Growth: AI + Founder Roundtable 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 Seattle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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