InstigLabs, in partnership with The Adrenalina and The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Alumni Hub in Lagos, have trained entrepreneurs on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance their business in a recent Coffee and Business Meetup tagged ‘AI in Business’ at The Adrenalina, Lagos.
The event, hosted with the purpose of identifying the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business, brought together industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and AI enthusiasts for an educative session of expert-led discussions, panel conversations, and networking opportunities.
The AI in Business meetup served as an engaging forum where participants discuss AI-driven business solutions, covering topics such as AI in project management, content creation, marketing optimization, and business analysis. In attendance are business owners, project managers, and marketers eager to understand how AI can ease decision-making and help in efficient operation.
The session started with networking over coffee, allowing participants to connect (meet and greet) before going into enlightening discussions led by experts.
Speakers included Philip Madaubuchi and Michael Osumo, who provided a wide overview of AI’s impact on business.
Michael Osumo, Program Manager at InstigLabs, emphasized the importance of AI in business, stating, “AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a present-day tool that businesses must leverage to stay competitive. Our goal with this event is to help professionals understand how to integrate AI into their operations effectively.”
Oluwadamilare Akinpelu shared practical insights on leveraging AI for content creation, while Damilola Ogunfowora covered AI-powered business intelligence for strategic decision-making.
Damilola Ogunfowora, Growth Manager at The Adrenalina, highlighted AI’s potential, saying, “Artificial intelligence is changing the businesses approach to problem-solving and decision-making. Events like this are needed in helping entrepreneurs and professionals tap into these advancements.”
Throughout the event, attendees participated in breakout sessions, exchanging ideas and forming valuable professional connections. The engaging and interactive format of discussions, real world relevance of applications shared, and networking opportunities provided, have stimulated positive feedbacks from the participants
Phillip Maduabuchi, TEF Alumni Lagos Lead, reflected on the event’s impact, stating, “Bringing together entrepreneurs, AI experts, and business leaders in one room creates a powerful synergy. This event is a step toward raising AI-driven business growth across industries.”
To extend the conversation beyond the meetup, a WhatsApp community named “AI in Business” has been created to increase ongoing knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration on AI-driven business solutions.
It is no doubt, industries are now leveraging the use of AI for efficient operation in different.
About Instig Labs
Instig Labs is a business incubation platform that provides a watering bed for pre-seed startups in the tech space through various support systems.
Pan-African, sector agnostic, and technology-focused, Instig Labs aims to facilitate investment funds for at least 10 startups and create over 200 jobs by the end of 2024.
