Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be perhaps the most transformative technology humans have ever introduced. As future business professionals, it is important that students understand the impact of this technology as they enter the workforce. Join us for a discussion to gain insights on AI and business from four distinguished alumni representing four very different industries. The panelists will share their experience with AI through real-world applications and provide advice on how to prepare for this rapidly changing world. A Q&A session will follow the panel discussion. Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn about AI in the real world.

This event is part of the Center for Free Enterprise Menard Family Lecture Series. It is free and open to all and is Cardinal Flight approved for College of Business students. Free pizza will be served. Registration is not required.

Panelists / UofL Alumni:

Paige Battcher '08 is the founder of Kismet Ideas. Her collaborative agency supports business owners through mindset and tech-empowerment, including video outreach, graphic design, websites, sales funnels, AI and automations. Paige empowers clients with the tools requied to run a business in today's high-tech world and has been coaching entrepreneurs on how to use different software platforms to expand their businesses for more than 10 years. 

Aaron Butler '14 is Senior Project Manager at Bardstown Bourbon Company, where he is head of the AI committee and has authored the company's AI policy. His work also involves identifying and vetting automation opportunities to streamline processes and future technologies.

Garland Straub '95 is head of global IT infrastructure & enterprise AI for Yum!Brands. He is a seasoned technology executive with more than two decades of experience specializing in IT strategy, application development, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. Garland has built a distinguished career leading global IT, driving digital transformations, and shaping strategic technology direction. 

Susan Weiss '95 is the founder and CEO of Net Tango, a leading web-technology firm that specializes in developing enterprise-level web solutions for business and government organizations. Since its founding in 1996, Net Tango has established itself as a trusted provider of web software development, enterprise website development, and digital strategy consulting services. Prior to founding Net Tango, Susan spent 12 years in various management, system development and marketing positions in Washington D.C. and Chicago.  
 

*University of Louisville College of Business programs are open to all eligible faculty, staff, and students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age.