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Business Webinar Series: AI for Small Business | The Opportunity and the Risks

May 12, 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (PDT)

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AI for Small Business | The Opportunity and the Risks

Artificial intelligence is no longer just for big corporations. From automating customer service to generating marketing content and streamlining bookkeeping, AI tools are becoming affordable and accessible for businesses of every size. But with the promise comes real challenges: hidden costs, data privacy concerns, over-reliance on flawed outputs, and a learning curve that can slow you down before it speeds you up.

In this practical, no-hype webinar, we'll break down exactly where AI can save you time and money, and where it can trip you up. Walk away with a clear picture of which tools are worth trying, what to watch out for, and how to start small and scale smart.

Perfect for: Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and operators curious about AI but not sure where to begin.

Speaker Bio:
Dr. Sherry Zhao is the Founder and CEO of Kalino Bio, a Vancouver-based company developing next-generation medicine for companion animals to meet unmet medical needs. Prior to founding Kalino Bio, she served as Regional Director at Mitacs, where she drove significant expansion of research funding across British Columbia. A recognized leader in Canada's innovation ecosystem, she sits on the board of the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum and serves on the advisory committee of GVBOT's Scale-up Centre for SMEs. She also teaches AI applications for business as part-time faculty at Simon Fraser University.

Dr. Zhao holds a BSc from Peking University,  a PhD in Chemistry from the University of British Columbia , and a mini MBA from the Sauder School of Business. She is a recipient of the UBC Chemistry Young Alumni Award.


Time

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 @ 11:30am-12:30pm

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Online: MS Teams

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Free Online Webinar

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