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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Chamber Luncheon: Unlock Business Potential with AI

On November 7, the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a workshop featuring David Dennis, Microsoft’s Principal Program Manager, to delve into how AI and tools like Copilot can help small businesses approach Keynes’s ideal of a reduced workweek.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

When CEO Works Was Assimilated

The traditional monthly CEO Works underwent a contemporary, AI-infused transformation aka Borg assimilation. This unique event welcomed a diverse crowd, spotlighting AI tools, those cutting-edge digital assistants that are revolutionizing businesses across the nation.

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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

Ventana Surfboards featured in Latest Shopify Masters Podcast

In this episode of Shopify Masters, you’ll hear how David Dennis balances his career at Microsoft while running Ventana Surfboards, the key components of running an impactful sustainable business, and how Instagram drives most of their sales. 

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