What is the Small Business AI Jam?
OpenAI Academy is teaming up with DoorDash and SCORE to offer a virtual, hands-on workshop for small business leaders who want practical, everyday ways to use ChatGPT—whether for marketing copy, scheduling, customer messages, or bookkeeping.
This one-hour online session is a fast, accessible introduction to the core skills and workflows taught at the in-person Small Business AI Jam.
You’ll learn step-by-step techniques and build a simple, ready-to-use workflow for your business. For example, a café owner might build a daily specials planner that drafts social posts, or a salon owner might create a message-drafting assistant for client follow-ups.
The Online Skill Lab is designed for “Main Street” businesses with roughly 1–100 employees, including restaurants, shops, service providers, and online sellers who want to save time, reach more customers, and grow with AI.
Why attend?
- Practical, fast results: In one hour, you’ll learn the fundamentals of prompting, build your first workflow, and leave with a usable AI tool for a real business task—like marketing, customer service, or operations.
- Beginner-friendly: No coding or tech background required. We’ll walk through everything step-by-step.
- Live guidance: Ask questions in real time and get tips from trained ChatGPT mentors.
- Free to join: Registration is free for all small businesses.
Who should attend?
Owner-operated businesses with up to 100 employees. All roles and departments welcome.