Beyond Business: Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI

Presented by OneAZ Credit Union, the Official Local Financial Partner of State Forty Eight Foundation, and the Arizona Lottery, in collaboration with Tempe Economic Development and Tempe Chamber of Commerce. 

Technology is reshaping entrepreneurship faster than ever — and for small business owners, it can feel equal parts exciting and overwhelming. Whether you're the entrepreneur who knows AI is here to stay but isn't sure where to begin, or the business owner already experimenting and ready to go deeper, the people who can help you make sense of it all are often in different rooms. Until now.

Beyond Business: Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI brings them together for one candid, practical, and community-driven evening. Moderated by Lisa Matthews, the panel features Matt Proud (Co-Founder, The AI Surfer), Matt Clyde (Founder + CEO, Ideas Collide), and Diana Lee Guzman (Founder, Coding in Color). Together, we'll explore how small businesses can integrate AI and emerging tech tools practically and sustainably — not as a trend to chase, but as infrastructure to build on. From automating daily operations to smarter digital marketing, this conversation cuts through the noise and focuses on what actually moves the needle.

This is Beyond Business at its best. Bringing the right people into the room so Arizona entrepreneurs can truly thrive. If you're looking for this kind of intentional, community-driven connection, join us on Wednesday, September 16 from 5:30–8 PM at The AI Surfer (520 S Mill Avenue, Unit 205, Tempe) and become part of the vibrant, fast-growing State Forty Eight Foundation network. 

Registration is free, and it's an opportunity to tap into meaningful connections, fresh inspiration, and the support you need to fuel your journey.

Attendees can look forward to light bites provided by Thai Chili 2go, networking and vendor time, and a panel plus Q&A.

State Forty Eight Foundation's mission is to fuel Arizona dreams and drive local prosperity through entrepreneurship. 

Learn more at www.statefortyeightfoundation.org or on social @statefortyeightfoundation