Richard Owsley

Jul 10, 2024 | wework.com | Sonya Matejko |Richard Owsley |Steve Hogarty

Artificial intelligence is giving small business owners an edge. “In the past, all the power was with the big organizations who had a highly skilled and specialized workforce; now AI is leveling the playing field,” said Tom Hewitson, chief AI officer at General Purpose, the UK’s leading professional training center for AI, during WeWork’s webinar “Small Business in the Age of AI” where small business owners delved into how artificial intelligence gives them a competitive advantage.

Apr 11, 2024 | wework.com | Richard Owsley |Steve Hogarty |Nicholas Patrick |Sonya Matejko

Investors all have their sights on AI, but what can startups do to actually catch an investor’s eye? Industry leaders from DeepL, Autonomize, Ravin AI, and Grid Capital gathered at WeWork during SXSW 2024 to reveal how AI companies can stand out and prime themselves for investment. One thing was clear: investors want to see a product that solves a specific problem or improves a specific process—not just a standalone innovation.

Apr 11, 2024 | wework.com | Sonya Matejko |Richard Owsley |Steve Hogarty

One thing was clear: investors want to see a product that solves a specific problem or improves a specific process—not just a standalone innovation. Leaders all discussed how it’s not only about the technology but also what you do with the technology to solve pain points, optimize workflows, augment talent, structure data, and more.