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The future of artificial intelligence took center stage at George Brown Polytechnic's Waterfront Campus as entrepreneurs, founders, students, professionals, and innovators gathered for a sold-out event AI Fundamentals for Founders workshop during Toronto Tech Week.
Hosted through a collaboration between startGBC, Trevor Davis, CEO of Digiwell Marketing, and as a partner of Toronto Tech Week, the event brought together a packed room of curious minds eager to explore how AI is transforming the way businesses are built, operated, and scaled.
From the moment attendees arrived, the energy in the room was undeniable. The beautiful Waterfront Campus provided the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of learning, discussion, and connection. Every seat was filled, conversations flowed throughout the session, and participants remained highly engaged as practical AI strategies and real-world applications were shared.
Attendees explored how AI can support marketing, customer engagement, content creation, automation, and operational efficiency. The workshop helped founders and business leaders understand how emerging tools can be integrated into everyday workflows to save time, improve decision-making, and unlock new opportunities for growth. Led by Trevor Davis, a Toronto-based founder and AI marketing systems builder, the session offered actionable insights grounded in real business experience rather than theory alone.
For startGBC, the event reflected its ongoing commitment to supporting entrepreneurs with access to timely knowledge, industry expertise, and valuable networks. By creating opportunities for founders to engage directly with leaders who are actively building and implementing AI-powered solutions, startGBC continues to help entrepreneurs navigate emerging technologies with confidence.
Beyond the insights shared on stage, one of the most valuable outcomes of the afternoon was the sense of community created among attendees. Entrepreneurs exchanged ideas, asked thoughtful questions, and built new connections with fellow founders and professionals who are equally passionate about innovation and growth.
The overwhelming turnout demonstrated the growing interest in AI across industries and highlighted the important role George Brown Polytechnic plays in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning in Toronto's thriving technology ecosystem.