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Technology's Impact on the Future of Work

As new technologies reshape how we work, we'll discuss how it's transforming workplaces, work styles, workforces, and the future of work for small businesses (SMB).

This is a unique opportunity for passionate, like-minded professionals to join 20 panelists and advance the thinking in this field. As a member, you'll network with other panelists, learn more than you contribute, and get rewarded and recognized in the form of points and cash rewards. This robust knowledge networking experience is moderated by an expert facilitator and is open asynchronously around-the-clock for your convenience.

Every two weeks, the facilitator will introduce a new subtopic – each theme exploring a new facet related to how technology is transforming work for small business.

Activities include:
1. Explore a variety of themes
2. Map the competitive landscape (i.e. emerging trends, disruptive tech, etc.)
3. React to the latest media/reports in this space
4. One-to-one engagement with other panelists

peopleExpert participation

Small business owners
CEOs
Presidents
Future of work experts
Technologists
Futurists
Digital transformation executives

Applicants
Linda Chambe
Dr. Linda G. Chambers
Linda G. Chambers, Ph.D. Summary A highly-trained and experienced purveyor of knowledge in the small business sector of the economy. An entrepreneurial and team-oriented accounting professional with over 35 years’ experience in accounting operations, auditing, management, consulting and college/university- level academia. Main interest is in assisting small businesses with strategic planning, cost control in operations, and business process management. Experienced leadership in inspiring and empowering business leaders and managing roadblocks of business ownership: • Member of local boards of directors having served in positions of president and treasurer. • Co-founder and operator of a 30-year award-winning accounting/management consulting firm (U.S. Dept. of Commerce Medweek”s Minority Small Business of the Year Award recipient; and, Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advocate Award finalist) serving small businesses and nonprofit organizations • Co-founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit, Better Businesses Better Communities Research Inc. serving SMEs located in underutilized and/or disadvantaged communities. • Directs the professional research activities and business advisory services of the nonprofit, Better Businesses Better Communities Research Inc., serving SMEs located in underutilized and/or disadvantaged communities. • Independent Facilitator of a business education training workshop of small business owners • Accountability Coach to several local small business owners • Recipient of 2017 A.G. Gaston Community Service Award for leadership, character, exceptional courage and devotion as an advocate of small business. • Accounting instructor at four-year college • Online instructor at university • Recognized as Finalist-nominee in teacher-of -the-year competition or inspiring future business leaders in Accounting at four-year college. Knowledge-base in the landscape of business leadership Education Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business-with specialization in Accounting Masters of Accountancy Degree Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting Work Experience Co-owner/Operator of Accounting & Management Consulting firm Co-founder/Executive Director of a nonprofit organization College/University Instructor of Accounting Comptroller (public school system) Internal Auditor (natural gas utility corporation) Manager of Expense Planning and Control (Health Maintenance Organization) External Compliance Auditor (Bank Examiner with Office of Comptroller of the Currency — division of U.S. Treasury) Publications “Anticipating the Duration of Equity Joint Venture Life Cycle through Initial Transaction Cost”—Ph.D. Dissertation When A Company Is Too Big To Fail, It Could Be Too Big To Exist. Academic Business World International Conference (ABWIC), Nashville, Tennessee. (co-authored) Is cash flowing into your business? Capital Business Review. “What on Earth Does God Want with me? Eight Steps to Finding Your Place in God’s Kingdom” — A book on Christian living Skills: Budgeting and Variance Analysis Business Process Management Cash Flow Management Financial Forecasting Financial Reporting Financial Statement Analysis Internal Controls Analysis Operational auditing Pricing Strategies Professional research methods Strategic Planning and Implementation
Dan C
Sustainability Consultant / Founder
I am a small business owner (for the last 7 years), have worked in the technology space and in green-technology (sustainability markets) during periods where both markets have experienced rapid growth and innovation. I am an entrepreneur and have also worked within several corporations.
Alex Dorwar
COO at Simple Story | Proven Entrepreneur | Award-winning Consultant | Public Speaker | Board Adviser
Being part of Accenture Digital and having been the youngest Executive in Accenture Canada, I provide industry leading experience from use cases to implementation challenges with AI and digital transformation. Moreover, as a board advisor for ApplyBoard, I also look to see how AI transforms small businesses and startups. Additionally, as COO of a Video Marketing agency, I am continually looking at ways how AI could facility our operations, while also enhancing our service offerings. As such, I believe I have a unique combination of corporate canada experience as well as startup experience that few others can match.
Julie Niehof
Speaker, Marketing Coach & Consultant, Small Business & Nonprofit Advocate, Founder of Local Biz Camp
I bring very specific understanding of the SMB market. As Director of Education for Constant Contact, helped grow reach and awareness. I help small business and nonprofits define their message but I also help big brands reach and understand how to talk to SMB. I also serve as a pretty good bridge between tech-speak and non-technical topics or audiences. I have come to appreciate the value of that ability to help people understand complex issues and often most importantly, each other.
Bruce Cahan
Lecturer at Stanford University School of Design (d.school)
Smart cities need to anticipate the "Future of Work" since historically buildings were reconfigured every 30 - 65 years, while technology changes the work environment every 5 years or less. My work is at the intersection of technology, finance, law and social contexts. For the Future of Work to be infused with meaningful work (as opposed to repetitive tasks easily commodified and outsourced to AI/ML or offshore), the work must support the Real Economy, not just the Digital Economy. I am creating a Periodic Table of Quality of Life Elements by which to finance and value better, health, education, housing, etc.
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“I like that I can do this when I have time,
and there is no set schedule.”


Eric Allen, Senior Manager, Supply Chain at EY

“I find the topics engaging and I love the
flexibility of checking in and providing insights
at my convenience.”

Kimberly Underwood, Consultant at Underwood Consulting

“Great platform, great questions and topics.
The potential to earn a little more money for
participating is nice as well.”

Oren Birks, Sr. Director of IT at PBI-Gordon

“I really enjoy being on the panels, sharing
information and reading the perspective of the
other panelists. It is quite intriguing and most
all of the panelists are quite bright.”

Patty Soltis, CX Strategist at Kinetic Edge Consultants

“Very interactive, informative and without
any inherent bias. This is as good a collaborative
platform as you can get.”

Pinaki Banerjee, Program Director at ITC InfoTech

“It is a perfect platform not just to share
but to learn and stay updated.”


Armando Leyva, HR Director at 360º HC

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Technology's Impact on the Future of Work