The Cost of NOT Learning AI! What EVERY Entrepreneur Needs to Know
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future trend, it’s today’s competitive advantage. For small business owners, AI can level the playing field against larger competitors by saving time, cutting costs, and amplifying customer reach. But while some entrepreneurs are already harnessing AI, many others remain hesitant, overwhelmed, or unaware of its impact. The truth? The cost of not learning AI is far greater than the cost of getting started.
In this engaging and practical session, Quisha Umemba—CEO of Umemba Health and widely known as The AI Translator™—will break down why AI literacy is now as essential as financial literacy for small businesses. She’ll reveal the hidden risks of ignoring AI, from lost contracts and reduced efficiency to falling behind competitors, and show you practical, low-barrier ways to integrate AI into your business today. You’ll walk away not only with a clear understanding of why AI matters, but with a personal action step to apply within 30 days—so you don’t just keep up, you get ahead.
Learning Objectives
Explain why AI literacy is a critical skill for small business survival and growth.
AI is no longer optional—it’s a must-have business skill.
Identify the risks and missed opportunities that come from delaying AI adoption.
The cost of ignoring AI isn’t just money; it’s customers, contracts, and credibility.
Recognize everyday business workflows where AI can create efficiency and reduce costs.
Small steps—like using AI for marketing, operations, or customer engagement—can yield big returns.
Apply at least one AI tool or strategy to their business within the next 30 days.
AI adoption can help small businesses punch above their weight and thrive in competitive markets.
Meet Your Speaker
Quisha Umemba is the CEO of Umemba Health, a training and consulting firm that helps mission-driven organizations and entrepreneurs transform knowledge into scalable learning assets through the power of artificial intelligence. A Registered Nurse, Public Health Practitioner, Amazon Best-Selling Author, and recognized AI Literacy & Workforce Development Expert, Quisha brings a rare blend of healthcare expertise, instructional innovation, and AI fluency to every stage and classroom she steps into. Widely known as the “AI Translator,” she helps leaders and learners cut through complexity to find clarity—and positions herself as the missing piece of the AI puzzle.
This is an official activity of Global Entrepreneurship Week, an international movement to empower entrepreneurs and make it possible for anyone, anywhere to start successfully and scale. You are participating as part of the GEW-North Texas Community.