Small Business AI Thinktank · Fall 2026
Turn one important business problem into a responsible AI MVP.
A selective eight-week working cohort for small business leaders who want evidence, focus, and practical support, not another AI lecture series.
Fall cohort
September 1–October 20, 2026
Tuesdays · 12:00–1:30 p.m. Eastern Time · online
Program fee
$4,500 per company
Includes up to two participants. A conditional $4,500 referral credit is available when the company completes its agreed 3–5 qualified warm introductions.
The exchange
Guided implementation for meaningful network growth.
Thinktank portal and online tools
Readiness assessment and private report
Focused MVP recommendation
Eight weekly implementation sessions
Peer learning and accountability
How the referral credit works
The standard program fee is $4,500 per company. A company that completes its written commitment of 3–5 relevant, permission-based warm introductions by October 20, 2026 receives a $4,500 program credit. If the commitment is not completed, the standard fee remains due. Final qualification and payment timing will be stated in the signed participation agreement.
Eight-session roadmap
Every Tuesday advances the same MVP.
Decision and baseline
12:00–1:30 p.m. ET
Customer and workflow
12:00–1:30 p.m. ET
Data and guardrails
12:00–1:30 p.m. ET
MVP definition
12:00–1:30 p.m. ET
Build and test
12:00–1:30 p.m. ET
Adoption and feedback
12:00–1:30 p.m. ET
Measure and improve
12:00–1:30 p.m. ET
Handoff and next decision
12:00–1:30 p.m. ET
Cohort application
Bring a real decision and a willingness to contribute.
One company application covers up to two participants. Applications are reviewed for fit, readiness, and the potential for meaningful peer exchange.