It's time to use AI to save you time and grow your business
In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with Cheryl Contee—tech futurist, serial entrepreneur, and author of AI for Nonprofits—to break down how underestimated founders can use AI right now to grow their businesses, save time, cut costs, and stay competitive.
Whether you’re running a small team, a solo hustle, or a community-based organization, this episode is packed with real-world examples, free tools, and no-BS advice on how to integrate AI into your workflow without selling your soul (or breaking the bank).
🎧 You’ll learn:
The 3 types of AI you need to know (and which one matters most)
How to use AI for content, customer service, bookkeeping, research, and more
What “prompt engineering” actually means—and how to do it
How to overcome fear, avoid burnout, and stay human in an AI-powered world
The one mindset shift that separates businesses that grow from those that get left behind
💡 AI Tools Mentioned in This Episode:
ChatGPT – content creation, research, and analysis
Claude – AI chatbot by Anthropic for writing and productivity
Gemini – Google’s AI assistant
PopAI – instant slide deck generator
Fathom – AI-powered meeting transcription and summaries
Fireflies – automatic meeting notes and follow-ups
Read.ai – meeting summaries and analytics
There’s An AI For That – searchable AI tool directory
Synesthesia (now Synthesia) – AI-generated human avatars for video
Lovable.dev– AI voiceovers and media generation
Perplexity – AI-powered search and research assistant
ChangeAgent – AI for social impact content and storytelling
This isn’t about chasing the latest trend. It’s about building smarter, not harder—and making AI work for you.
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