Speaking — AI for the Rest of Us
Plain-English talks and hands-on workshops that turn AI anxiety into practical wins.
Emmy-nominated storyteller + AI strategist. Siouxland-based. Real demos, zero fluff.
AI Siouxland workshops (local + virtual)
Hands-on small-business training built under the AI Siouxland banner: no coding, one finished workflow per attendee, and a safety-first playbook teams can trust.
- 60-min intro talk with two live demos and a starter prompt pack
- 2-hour workshop: guided reps + worksheet + one-page cheat sheet
- Private team sessions (onsite/virtual) tailored to your tools, ideal for 6–25
Why bring Jake in?
Do-it-tomorrow value
Attendees ship one repeatable workflow before they leave.
De-jargonized
Shop-floor analogies, live examples, and a simple safety checklist.
Tailored
Topics and demos matched to your industry, goals, and tools.
Signature Talks & Workshops
AI for the Rest of Us (60-min Talk)
A fast, friendly demystifier with two live demos and a clear verification habit.
Leave with: A 5-step prompt recipe, 3 everyday workflows, and a safety checklist.
Outline at a glance: What AI is/ isn’t → Safety basics → Demo: email + docs → Demo: customer reply + checklist → Prompt recipe → Q&A
Hands-On Workshop: Build Your First AI Workflow (2 hours)
Guided reps; everyone finishes one working workflow they can repeat tomorrow.
Perfect for: Small business teams, nonprofits, internal trainings (20–50 ppl).
Deep-Dive for Your Industry (3–4 hours)
Retail, coffee shops, field services, nonprofits, marketing ops, or custom.
Leave with: Two workflows, a simple SOP, and an adoption plan.
You Can Just Make Things: Vibe Coding (2 hours)
Idea-first building with AI as a power tool—no heavy code.
Leave with: A mental model for rapid prototyping + a starter prompt pack.
What organizers get
Planning + Run-of-Show
15–20 min planning call and a tailored run-of-show.
Materials for Attendees
Slide deck (PDF), worksheet, and one-page cheat sheet.
Follow-ups
“Day 1 / Week 1” nudges to lock in wins.
Logistics (at a glance)
- Wireless lav/headset mic
- HDMI/USB-C to projection + confidence monitor
- Stable Wi‑Fi; offline demo backups ready
Full tech rider provided upon booking.
Ready to book?
Note on fees: Every event is different. A custom quote is provided after a quick scoping call. Typical ranges and options (All‑in vs Fee+Travel) are in the Speaker Kit PDF.