AI That Actually Works for You: Building Systems That Save Time and Drive Growth

Most small businesses aren't short on AI tools — they're short on a strategy to make those tools actually work together. This lunch & learn is led by Justin Angelson, Head of Technology at Foundari, a business design firm that specializes in helping service businesses replace disconnected, manual operations with AI-powered systems built for growth. Foundari's clients have reclaimed 15+ hours per week from automated workflows, replaced five or more disconnected tools with a single unified system, and eliminated manual handoffs entirely — not by adding more technology, but by being strategic about what they build and how it connects. In this session, Justin will cut through the noise around AI and show you what it actually looks like when it's working: connected systems, automated workflows, and a business that can grow without adding complexity. Whether you're overwhelmed by options or already using AI but not seeing results, this session will help you see the signal. What you'll learn: How to identify where AI can save your business real time and money What connected systems look like — and why disconnected tools are costing you How to move from "using AI" to actually building with it What small businesses can do right now to start running smarter