Sparq Monthly Workshop powered by Vision to Venture

Sparq Monthly workshops are a hands-on, interactive experience using real tools, frameworks, and problem-solving approaches. A light lunch is provided, and you’ll leave with something you can use the same day.

In two hands-on hours, you’ll explore practical AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Canva AI, and simple automations, and apply at least two of them directly to your own business. No technical background needed — just bring a real task you want to do faster or better.

• Registration required
• Bring your laptop
• Limited spots
• Location: Rock and Rye Conference room in Sparq

About the Faciliator: W. Michael Buckovich is Executive Director of Vision to Venture, where he leads initiatives that strengthen North Carolina’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and support idea-stage and early-stage founders. He has helped build partnerships with Greater Winston-Salem Inc., Winston Starts, Sparq @ Innovation Quarter, and the Center for Creative Economy to help founders validate ideas, connect with resources, and de-risk their businesses. With more than 30 years in digital strategy, marketing, software development, customer experience, and emerging technology, Mike brings deep cross-sector experience to ecosystem building, small-business growth, and inclusive entrepreneurship. He has also facilitated AI-focused workshops for small businesses, founders, conferences, and companies, helping participants understand practical ways to apply AI tools to business operations, customer engagement, marketing, and growth.