Join MEDB, KS Kaiāulu, and the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce (MNHCOC) for a free, hands-on AI Lunch & Learn workshop designed to help business owners move beyond simple AI prompts and begin building practical, time-saving business systems.
In this hands-on session, Hawaiʻi AI educator and consultant Gabriel Yanagihara will guide participants through practical strategies for automating tasks, improving workflows, and creating custom AI systems that support day-to-day operations.
Bring your current business challenges and work alongside fellow entrepreneurs to develop solutions you can implement immediately.
What You’ll Learn
- Use structured prompting to execute complex, multi-step business tasks
- Prototype AI-powered workflows and services that solve operational bottlenecks
- Create custom AI assistants tailored to your organization’s voice and needs
- Build document-based knowledge systems using internal resources and operational manuals
- Explore real-world examples of Hawaiʻi businesses successfully using AI
- Share ideas, showcase your prototypes, and receive feedback from peers
Who Should Attend
Small business owners, entrepreneurs, Native Hawaiian business leaders, nonprofit professionals, and organizational managers looking for practical ways to integrate AI into daily operations.
Event Schedule
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Doors Open, Coffee & Check-In
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Hands-On AI Build Workshop
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch & Community Networking
Event Details
Location: Malcolm Center, 1305 North Holopono Street, Suite 5, Kihei, Maui
Cost: Free (Pre-registration Required)
Take the next step from asking AI questions to building AI-powered solutions that help your business work smarter.