Automating Business Tasks with Custom AI Agents — Jason Michael Perry

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Jason Michael Perry

Automating Business Tasks with Custom AI Agents

Overview

Imagine having an AI assistant that works the way you do—automating repetitive tasks, answering customer inquiries, or brainstorming ideas. In this workshop, you’ll learn to build a custom AI agent tailored to your specific business needs, all without needing technical expertise.

Presented in Partnership with Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO)

This workshop is part of the SUNO AI Speaker Series, created to provide accessible, hands-on education about artificial intelligence. Learn how to go beyond AI tools and create a customized AI agent tailored to your specific needs.

Duration: 90 minutes
Format: Virtual
Level: Beginner-intermediate

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  1. A masterclass by Jason Perry on customization of ChatGPT. The forward-thinking strategies discussed have opened new avenues for me to explore.

    Nitisha

  2. It was great insight into the use of AI from a different perspective than simply ask and answer a question.

    Adi

  3. It was the perfect beginners look at AI.

    AOPA

What You’ll Learn

  • What AI agents are and how they can transform your business.
  • How to create an AI agent using ChatGPT.
  • Ways to customize your agent for tasks like customer service, reporting, and more.
  • Practical examples of AI agents boosting productivity and saving time.
  • Ethical considerations for deploying AI tools.

Who Should Attend

  • Small business owners seeking to automate tasks and free up time.
  • Professionals looking for ways to improve productivity and customer experience.
  • Entrepreneurs wanting to integrate AI into their workflows.
  • Non-technical individuals interested in building functional AI tools.

No programming experience is required—just a desire to create!

Workshop Agenda

1. Welcome and Introduction (5 minutes)

  • Overview of the workshop’s goals.
  • Examples of AI agents in action: Business automation, productivity tools, and more.

2. Understanding AI Agents (10 minutes)

  • What is an AI agent?
    • Key features: Automation, task execution, and interaction.
    • The difference between general AI tools and customized agents.

3. Step-by-Step Guide to Building an AI Agent (25 minutes)

  • Setting up your agent: Using ChatGPT to create a base.
  • Defining agent roles and tasks:
    • Examples: Email summarization, FAQ handling, brainstorming assistance.
  • Teaching your agent: How to provide context and refine behavior.
  • Testing your agent’s functionality.

4. Practical Applications of AI Agents (10 minutes)

  • Use cases for businesses, educators, and creatives.
  • How AI agents can simplify workflows and boost efficiency.

5. Ethical and Responsible Deployment (5 minutes)

  • Ensuring accuracy and reducing biases.
  • Safeguarding data privacy.

6. Q&A and Wrap-Up (10 minutes)

  • Interactive troubleshooting and idea exchange.
  • Preview of Workshop 3: Exploring Agentic Conversational AI.

Included with Registration

  • Video Recording Access: Lifetime access to the workshop recording. (Available for purchase separately after the event.)
  • Certificate of Completion: A digital certificate that can be proudly added to your LinkedIn profile.

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If you have questions or would like to schedule a private class, reach out and contact us.

Upcoming Workshops


If you have questions or would like to schedule a private class, reach out and contact us.