Event
January 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
As AI tools become more widely available, many startup founders are asking how to use them productively—without putting their ideas or data at risk. This LaunchNY-hosted webinar is designed to help early-stage companies use AI with confidence and clarity.
The session will highlight practical applications of AI for customer discovery, business planning, competitor and social media insights, and everyday communications like emails and meeting notes. Founders will also learn unique and straightforward prompt-writing techniques and how AI tools can assist in creating better prompts and workflows.
A strong focus will be placed on ethical use, safety best practices, and protecting intellectual property, giving attendees clear guidelines they can apply immediately within their own businesses.
About our Speaker:
Anthony Capece is the Executive Director of the Central District Management Association, Inc. (CDMA/Central BID) and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Albany’s STEAM Garden incubator. He has led the BID for 26 years, supporting startups and existing businesses across one of the nation’s largest BIDs, with over three miles of commercial, retail, and residential properties valued at $230 million.
Anthony spearheaded the STEAM Garden SuperHUB, transforming an abandoned school into a 32,000 sq. ft. incubator, accelerator, and coworking space, and has managed nearly $1 million in federal ARPA and other grant funding to help local businesses recover post-COVID.
He has served on state and regional economic development boards, chaired the Workforce Development Institute at Hudson Valley Community College, and contributes to initiatives including Albany LEAD and the Albany County Land Bank. Anthony is recognized for his leadership in economic development, startups, and practical tech/AI integration.