May 22, 2025
In this episode of the Path Forged with Tech Podcast, we’re joined by a special guest Mike Todasco—an AI Writer and University Fellow serving as an academic advisor on artificial intelligence. Together, we dive into how small business owners can strategically harness AI to drive growth, boost productivity, and stay ahead of the curve.
From practical tools that are ready to use today, to upcoming trends like autonomous agents and AI-powered automation, this conversation blends academic insight with real-world applications. We explore content creation, customer experience, data handling, and the ethics of AI use in small business.
Whether you’re tech-savvy or just AI-curious, this episode offers actionable guidance, expert perspective, and an optimistic look at how artificial intelligence can become a smart, sustainable advantage for your business.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The most accessible AI tools for small businesses right now
How to use AI ethically in marketing and content creation and how you communicate about your business
Where automation and AI integrations can save you time and money
The biggest misconceptions business owners have about AI
What’s coming next in AI—and how to prepare for it
Resources & Links plus Call-to-Actions:
Connect with our Guest on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todasco/
Experiment CTA:
Try using an AI writing tool to draft a blog post, email, or social media caption today. Then tweak it to reflect your voice – see how much time it saves!
Education CTA:
Visit our guest’s provided connection link for articles, reference information that dive deeper into how AI is shaping the future of work and entrepreneurship.