Savio Tovar Dias
VP AI Solutions ME, Raizor
EVENT 1: Artificial Intelligence (AI) ON A BUDGET
Affordable Tools & Smart Automation for Small Businesses
Kick-off RAKEZ Growth Series 2025 with us as we dive into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI)! This session will show you how AI can be your ally, not something to fear. Discover how affordable tools and smart automation can streamline your operations, save time, and make your business more effective and efficient – all without breaking the bank.
We’re excited to feature experts from Koshima who will be showcasing their favourite budget-friendly AI tools through live demos so you can see them in action. Furthermore, another expert from Raizor will guide you on how to identify the right areas in your business to apply AI tools for maximum impact.
Don’t let the buzz around AI intimidate you! Learn how to embrace technology as a growth enabler, not a hurdle. Use AI to unlock new possibilities for your business!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
✅ Start Small, Scale Smart, Win Big: Begin with a clear goal, secure quick wins, and scale strategically.
✅ From Hype to Habit: AI’s true impact isn’t in new tech alone – it’s in businesses and individuals embracing and integrating it into daily workflows.
✅ Future-Proof Your Business – Companies must modernize their technology infrastructure to stay ahead and maximize AI-driven growth.
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T&Cs apply.
AGENDA
9:30 Welcome and Networking
10:00 Welcome Note by Ian Hunt, Chief Customer Officer, RAKEZ
10:05 Introduction by Mark Hamill, CEO, ARCET Global
10:10 Affordable tools and smart automation for small businesses – Rob Hayes, CoFounder, Koshima.ai
10:30 When should I look to automate – Savio Tovar Dias, VP AI Solutions MEA, RAIZOR.ai
10:50 Q&A
11:00 Networking
11:30 End of Programme
ABOUT THE GROWTH SERIES
Cultivating Success with the RAKEZ Growth Series
The RAKEZ Growth Series has been developed to provide our ever-growing community with access to some of the region’s leading business minds to share knowledge and frameworks, network with your peers and to walk away with actionable insights to help your business thrive and grow.
It will cover topics such as profit acceleration, how to start-up fast and succeed, AI optimisation, digital marketing, business funding, and many more.
Join us and don’t miss out!
NEXT EVENTS
19 February 2025 – Maximising marketing impact with minimal spend
19 March 2025 – Closing the deal: Proven sales techniques to drive growth
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Speakers
Savio is a global technology services and technical sales leader leveraging +27 years of excellence in customer and employee experience solutions, building robust client relationships, driving revenue and value realisation +12 years of leadership, spearheading innovative transformations, shaping business visions and influencing the tech industry landscape.
Rob Hayes
Co-Founder, Koshima
With 10+ years in tech strategy, he co-founded Koshima to help companies embrace AI. Having worked for both large tech companies and startups, he brings a unique perspective that combines strategic vision and hands-on agility, essential for navigating today’s complex technological landscape. He believes that successful AI adoption starts with a deep understanding of the business problems and challenges. As an active member of the AI community, he is dedicated to guiding businesses through the transformative potential of AI, ensuring solutions are tailored to their specific needs.
Carlo Pepe
Co-Founder, Koshima
With over 25 years of experience, Carlo co-founded Koshima to strategically guide enterprises in adopting impactful AI technologies. Always working in new technologies his journey started in '99 with the UK’s first independent ISP, he progressed to global telecoms, supporting key industries like finance and aviation in optimising connectivity. He also spent six years enhancing public cloud and application modernisation for various companies. Carlo promotes a problem-first approach - "What is the business problem and why?" He believes that this approach ensures AI solutions are aligned with business objectives developed through structured ideation and use case workshops. As a regular contributor to the AI community, he helps organisations to understand how harness the potential of AI.
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