2026-02-09 · Virginia Tech Richmond Center — 2810 N Parham Rd STE 300, Richmond, VA 23294
Stop the Busy Work and Scale Your Passion Are you an entrepreneur spending more time on spreadsheets and emails than on the work you actually love? It’s time to trade the drudgery for efficiency. Join us for an interactive session designed specifically for small business owners who want to reclaim their schedule. We’ll dive into the world of AI Agents and Automations, showing you how to connect the tools you already use (like Zapier) to handle repetitive administrative tasks automatically. What you’ll learn: How to identify "automation-ready" tasks in your daily workflow. An introduction to AI Agents: What they are and how they differ from standard bots. Live demonstrations of Zapier workflows that can save you hours every week. Strategies to shift your focus back to the creative and strategic parts of your business. What you need to bring with you: Your laptop or other electronic device. The Speaker Phyl Entrepreneur & Chair of AI Ready RVA's Education & Programming Committee Phyl is an entrepreneur with a passion for bridging the gap between emerging technology and practical business application. As the Chair of the Education & Programming Committee for AI Ready RVA, Phyl focuses on making AI accessible and actionable for the Richmond business community. With a deep understanding of automation tools, Phyl helps business owners leverage technology to reduce overhead and maximize human potential.
This event took place on Feb 9, 2026 in Greater Richmond and has already happened. AI Ready RVA runs free and member events across the region every month — see the upcoming events calendar for the next session, or explore our industry cohorts to keep learning between events.