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Designing Inclusive Ventures: Business Value, Culture & Impact

In a world where design increasingly underpins competitive differentiation, innovation, and market relevance, how can leaders embed inclusive design in ventures so that business value, culture, and community impact move forward together?

In this episode of ⁠⁠Leaders in the Arena⁠⁠, hear a compelling conversation with Dr. Tiffany Bussey, a visionary in advancing minority entrepreneurship and inclusive economic ecosystems in Atlanta and beyond.

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Foundations of AI and Design Thinking

Generative AI is revolutionizing the way professionals solve problems, drive innovation, and enhance creativity. By automating repetitive tasks, generating new ideas, and providing deep insights, AI is becoming an essential tool across industries. This one-hour session is designed to equip leaders and professionals with a strong foundation in AI fundamentals while integrating human-centered design principles. Participants will learn how to leverage AI to accelerate brainstorming, streamline prototyping, and enhance decision-making, all  through the lens of  responsible and ethical AI use.

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Foundations of AI and Design Thinking

Generative AI is revolutionizing the way professionals solve problems, drive innovation, and enhance creativity. By automating repetitive tasks, generating new ideas, and providing deep insights, AI is becoming an essential tool across industries. This one-hour session is designed to equip leaders and professionals with a strong foundation in AI fundamentals while integrating human-centered design principles. Participants will learn how to leverage AI to accelerate brainstorming, streamline prototyping, and enhance decision-making, all  through the lens of  responsible and ethical AI use.

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