workshop prep

1. Join Think Series // AI group chat: Join here.

Use this chat for off-week submissions and updates so we’re ready to dive in at the next workshop.

2. Complete The Art of the Start: Topic Development questionnaire. 

Use this questionnaire to sharpen your ideas and nail down a project focus — the one that could anchor your Ignite Talk.

3.  Record a video & introduce yourself the group.  Answer the prompts below. Record video & post here. 

Note: Videos take a hot second to upload. I would just suggest walking away & then refreshing.

Intro Video Prompts

Who are you?

→ Name, role, and what corner of the academic or professional world you occupy. Skip the 10-minute CV. Give us the headline version.

What’s your deal with AI?

→ One sentence on your curiosity, skepticism, or hope about AI. Are you an optimist, a naysayer, or just trying not to get run over by the hype train?

What’s the topic you’re bringing to this series?

→ A teaching, research, or work area you want to pressure-test with an entrepreneurial lens. Think of it as your lab rat for this workshop.

What’s your naysayer take?

→ A fear or doubt you have about AI in your world. Say the quiet part out loud.

What’s your moonshot?

→ A bold possibility you’d love to see if things go right. If you had the magic wand — or the venture capital check — what would you build?

4. Check out Naysayer Quotes slide deck & jumpstart our inquiry. 

Let's name the fear, flip it into opportunity, and use it to fuel the future we want. Join the discussion online or in-class. 

5. OPTIONAL: Review general topics on the Resource page. 

Get your bearings with basic videos on AI.