Chamber Spotlight - Special Guest, Ruth Agbaji

In this episode of Chamber Spotlight, Michelle Mercier, CEO and President of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, sits down with Ruth Agbaji, founder of Thrive AI Implementation Consulting, for an engaging and timely conversation about the power of artificial intelligence in small business. Ruth shares her inspiring journey from teaching herself to code in Nigeria to working at Microsoft, launching a successful franchise (Code Wiz), and now helping small business owners unlock new levels of productivity and growth using AI. Together, they explore how AI can serve as a true business partner, not a replacement, and how business owners can begin integrating AI without overwhelm. Ruth also dives into the highlights of her recent TEDx talk and upcoming book, The 25 Hour Day, designed to demystify AI for non-technical entrepreneurs. Whether you're AI-curious or already experimenting, this episode will spark ideas and provide real strategies for future-proofing your business. Don’t miss it!

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