Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming business and culture. The question is not whether we will use these tools but, whether we will use them effectively and with intention.

Many entrepreneurs are stuck in constant reaction mode: chasing clients, answering emails and burning out on the small tasks that eat away at their energy. AI gives us the chance to step back and design systems that lighten our load and let us reclaim our best work. Beyond saving time on routine tasks, AI can help provide clarity when you are overwhelmed, support creativity and problem solving and help you connect with customers more effectively.

Beyond the Machine is our invitation to small manufacturers and creative entrepreneurs to harness the capabilities of AI and take the lead in shaping its future. Technology should expand our humanity and our capacity for creative work. That means starting with self awareness. Who are you as a founder, as an artist, as a thinker? What do you value? How can AI become a partner in building a business that reflects those values and supports the life you want to live?

This seminar is not a tech bootcamp. It is a chance to slow down and look at the cultural and ethical questions surrounding AI and explore how to use it in a way that amplifies your vision. You will leave with a clear plan for how to integrate AI into your business in a way that honors your creative identity and frees you to focus on what truly matters. The goal is not to replace human expertise but to give you more time to do what you do best: make exceptional products, strengthen your business, and keep your creativity at the center of your work.

The future of entrepreneurship belongs to those who adopt AI with intention and creativity.

The course is free but spots are limited. This seminar is primarily an in-person course with sessions taking place at the Evergreen offices at 2 Kingsland Ave. Two of the five sessions will be virtual. Note: in-person classes are not hybrid, there is no virtual option for in-person classes. In both environments, the class will be interactive and attendees will be expected to participate.

Full details and instructor bio can be found here.

The application can be found here. Applications are due by Oct 15, 2025. 

Please direct any questions about this course or the application to Natalie Vichnevsky.