Dragons’ Den star to offer expert AI insight at upcoming Chamber conference
Entrepreneur and former Dragons’ Den star Piers Linney (pictured) is to deliver an AI masterclass for Chamber members – at the forthcoming Business Growth Studio Conference.
Hot on the heels of his workshop alongside Implement AI co-founder Aalok Shukla in June, Piers will return as a keynote speaker for the Chamber conference, part of Greater Birmingham Business Expo, at Edgbaston Stadium on Wednesday, 1 October
At the workshop, both entrepreneurs said that businesses who aren’t adopting AI to boost their existing workforce run the risk of falling behind.
Piers is delivering a keynote for the session ‘Growth Mindset: Seizing Opportunities’ – in which he will discuss how embracing AI can transform business growth potential.
The aim of the Growth Mindset session is to explore the disruptive forces shaping the business landscape – such as AI, digital, sustainability, ESG, labour market trends and cyber security risk) – and leave delegates feeling empowered to navigate them and seize opportunities.
Piers is an entrepreneur, investor, and former Dragon on the prime-time BBC show Dragons’ Den.
With a background in law and investment banking, Piers has established himself as a leading figure in the UK business world, particularly in the technology sector.
He co-founded Implement AI which provides AI agent solutions to organisations of all sizes.
He has sat on the board of Nesta, the UK’s largest innovation foundation, British Business Bank during the roll-out of £90bn of Covid support, the UK Cloud Industry Forum and TechUK.
Piers is also an advocate for diversity in business and sits on Sky’s Diversity Advisory Council.
Additionally, he is chairman and co-founder of Atherton Bikes, a world leading manufacturer of additive* manufactured mountain bikes.
Raj Kandola, acting deputy CEO of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, said: “We’re delighted to welcome back Piers Linney, a leading figure in the business work and particularly in the technology sector, for our Business Growth Studio Conference.
“With so much talk around the fast-moving trends and advancements in AI, we look forward to hearing his perspectives on how businesses can successfully adopt it in order to thrive.”
The Business Growth Studio Conference is an exclusive benefit for Chamber members, although a limited number of tickets are available to non-members, priced at £250 (plus VAT).
*Additive manufacturing is a cutting-edge technology which drastically uses fewer resources.
