Fort Myers: Build It. Hire It. Trust It?

AI’s High-Stakes Arrival in Southwest Florida
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What happens when Al moves beyond answering questions and starts building, hiring.

Artificial intelligence is moving fast—but what happens when AI goes beyond answering questions and starts building, hiring, and making decisions? What opportunities could it create for your business or nonprofit, and what risks should you understand before putting it to work?

Join the Above Board Chamber of Florida for an eye-opening conversation featuring Heidi Cramer of the Florida SBDC at FGCU, a business consultant specializing in revenue and AI strategy. We’ll explore the opportunities, risks, and practical considerations of AI so you can ask better questions and make informed decisions about how it fits into your organization.

Heidi Cramer, MBA, is a technology, AI, and go-to-market executive with more than 38 years of experience turning innovation into business results. Across leadership roles with companies including SoftBank and T-Mobile, she launched products and markets generating more than $2 billion in annualized revenue, led teams of up to 2,400, and managed budgets approaching $1 billion. Her technical career includes pioneering global IP networks, digital provisioning, IoT-enabled shipping, robotics camera systems, and enterprise software alliances with IBM, HCLTech, Wipro, and Tata Consultancy Services. Today, Heidi advises growing companies through the Florida SBDC and, through Heathcliff Enterprises, speaks to global audiences about practical AI adoption, automation, leadership, and workforce change. She has presented for organizations including the Florida Bar, Common Ground Alliance, and Community Associations Institute. hcramer@fgcu.edu