EP 29: Entrepreneurship Acceleration with ChatGPT & Dr. Jason Harkins, Executive Dean of the Maine Business School

This is a cool conversation I had on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and chat GPT in reshaping entrepreneurship, innovation, and business startups. My guest on this episode is Dr. Jason Harkins, the Executive Dean of the Maine Business School. Jason shared with me his perspectives on how AI is making it easier than ever to turn ideas into thriving businesses.

I am hopeful that this conversation can help curious beginners see the exciting possibilities and practical applications of chat GPT in various professional and personal contexts.

Main Topics Covered:

• The impact of AI on entrepreneurship and business startups.
• Real-world applications of chat GPT in businesses of all sizes.
• The role of chat GPT in academia and its integration into the classroom.

Key Insights:

1. Chat GPT can significantly reduce the time and resources needed to bring business ideas to market.
2. Large corporations and startups alike are exploring the benefits and challenges of integrating chat GPT into their operations.
3. In educational settings, chat GPT is being used as a teaching tool to prepare students for a tech-forward world, offering a blend of challenges and opportunities for learning.

Episode Index:

• Introduction to the episode's theme: [00:00:00]
• Conversation with Jason Harkins on AI and entrepreneurship: [00:07:40]
• Discussion on chat GPT in business and innovation: [00:14:10]
• The role of chat GPT in education and classroom settings: [00:26:10]
• Jason Harkins' insights on the future of AI in entrepreneurship: [00:32:30]
• Practical advice for beginners interested in chat GPT: [00:36:10]

About The Guest:

Dr. Jason Harkins is the Executive Dean of the Maine Business School and the Founder of Scratchpad Accelerator, the first seed-stage entrepreneurial accelerator in New England North of Boston. He received his Ph. D. from the Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from the University of Missouri, and he has been engaged in numerous entrepreneurial ventures, starting up companies, consulting for numerous firms across Maine, and serves on the Board of Directors for for-profit and non-profit companies in the entrepreneurial space. He passionately believes in the opportunities for entrepreneurial leaders and entrepreneurship to transform Maine, the country, and the world!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Cary is a seasoned marketing professional and partner in the Bangor, Maine-based advertising and marketing firm Sutherland Weston. He is a certified "They Ask You Answer" coach – a sales and marketing framework developed by Marcus Sheridan designed to help companies stand out as the voice of authority in their industry and drive measurable sales results. His specialties lie in developing practical and tactical strategies to help businesses overcome sales and marketing challenges. Cary is available for coaching, consulting, and strategy engagement with businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Connect with Cary:

• Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com
• Agency Website: www.SutherlandWeston.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston

LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/

MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear. You can contact the artist here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear