Free Live Event · May 7, 2026

Make Your Business Run 3× Its Sizewith AI.

A free 90-minute live workshop for non-technical founders. You'll watch AI agents do actual work for a real business — no slide decks, no theory, no selling you a course at the end. Walk in curious, walk out with a plan.

Thursday, May 7, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM ET
Vintage City, Elizabeth NJ
50 seats
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Free registration via Eventbrite · No credit card required

Who this is for

If you've tried AI once, got confused, and shelved it — this is for you. If you've watched your competitors talk about "using AI" and wondered what they're actually doing differently — this is for you.

Non-technical founders who've heard about AI but don't know where to start
Owner/operators with 3-50 employees who wonder what to automate first
Business owners tired of generic "use ChatGPT" advice with no real examples
Anyone curious what a working AI system looks like in their industry

What you'll leave with

90 minutes. No fluff. Everything below happens before you walk out the door.

See live demos of AI agents doing actual work — not slide decks
Understand the 5 places AI moves the needle in a small business
Get a free Lever Assessment offer (normally $1,500) for event attendees
Leave with a concrete first step tailored to your business
Network with 30-50 other business owners exploring AI

Agenda

Thursday, May 7, 2026 — doors 6:30 PM, program 7:00–8:30 PM.

6:30 PM

Doors + Networking

Arrive early, meet other business owners exploring AI.

7:00 PM

Opening: Why Most Businesses Are Using AI Wrong

What we see happening with small businesses that tried ChatGPT once and gave up.

7:10 PM

Live Demo: AI Agent Doing Real Work

Watch an AI agent replace 8 hours of admin for a real client — live, on screen.

7:35 PM

The 5 Levers — Where AI Actually Moves the Needle

Sales, lead gen, ops, content, analytics. What to pick first, and what to skip.

7:55 PM

Q&A + 1:1 Advice

Ask us anything about your specific business.

8:30 PM

Close

Leave with a clear next move. Free Lever Assessment offer for attendees.

Who's teaching

The BKND Development team. Founders and operators who've deployed AI systems for real businesses — not theoretical frameworks.

Charwin Vanryck de Groot

Founder, BKND Development

Builds AI systems and marketing platforms for small-to-mid businesses. Ran 15.8M impressions for one client with a single AI-driven content engine.

Dean

BKND

Hands-on implementer who wires AI agents into real operations — sales, scheduling, client comms, internal workflows.

O'Cyrus

BKND

Strategy + client delivery. Translates business goals into AI-driven systems that actually ship and run.

Frequently asked

Is this really free?

Yes. No upsell, no hidden fee. We run the Lever Workshop because it's the best way for us to show non-technical owners what AI can actually do. If you want to work with us after, great — if not, you still walk away with a plan.

Do I need any technical background?

No. This is explicitly for non-technical founders and operators. If you can use email and Zoom, you're qualified.

Can I bring my team?

Yes — each person needs their own free ticket on Eventbrite. Seats are capped at 50 total.

Will it be recorded?

Yes, a session recap goes to registered attendees. But the live demos and Q&A only happen in the room.

Where is Vintage City?

Elizabeth, NJ — easy parking, short drive from the Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, and Route 1/9. Full address sent upon registration.

Ready to see AI actually work?

Free. 90 minutes. May 7. 50 seats only.

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