AI for Business Masterclass Series

Streamline your operations, increase profits and stay ahead of the competition with our free AI for Business Masterclasses, courtesy of Miami-Dade County.

From AI to ROI

Earn More. Market Smarter. Grow Faster.

🚀 Free Masterclasses to Help You Scale with AI

April–September 2025 | Live on Zoom | Wednesdays 12:30–2:00 PM ET

In 2025, AI isn’t optional – it’s essential.

The fastest-growing businesses aren’t the biggest… they’re the smartest.

Season 13 of the award-winning BizHack Masterclass Series will show you how to turn AI into ROI – by saving time, cutting costs, and generating real revenue. You’ll learn directly from entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and expert instructors who are already using AI to build stronger brands, boost profits, and grow with purpose.

👉 Register once now to access all 9 Masterclasses

💥 What You’ll Learn

Each 90-minute live session includes real-world demos, case studies, and easy-to-apply strategies. You’ll walk away with the tools to:

Use AI to tell your business story and attract loyal customers
Create stunning content using ChatGPT, Canva, and DALL·E
Build a focused marketing strategy that works – and scales
Run smarter Meta ad campaigns (and know what’s working)
Repurpose content, write copy, and cut time-consuming tasks
Raise more money and deepen relationships with donors and partners
Create pro-quality videos without a pro editor
Lead your business with clarity, confidence, and a human edge

This isn’t theory. It’s practical, step-by-step guidance from real entrepreneurs – with real wins you can replicate.

📅 Masterclass Schedule

Live on Zoom | 12:30–2:00 PM ET | Wednesdays April to September

🗓 April 30

Build a Story-Driven Business With the AI-Powered Virtual Biographer

Instructor: Mike O’Donnell | Co-Founder, Leaves Legacy Project

🗓 May 14

Supercharge Your Meta Ad Campaigns With AI-Powered Insights

Instructor: Mike Pace | Founder, Connected Jewelry

🗓 June 11

Story-Driven Growth: Use Your Why to Drive Revenue, Retention, Relationships & Resilience

Instructor: Dan Grech | Founder, BizHack Academy

🗓 June 25

Unlock AI-Powered Video Editing in Canva: Save Hours & Create Stunning Content Effortlessly

Instructor: Carelia Alvarado | Founder, The Online Bridge

🗓 July 16

Stop Guessing, Start Growing: Use AI to Build Your Marketing Strategy

Instructor: Anita Larsen | Founder, LITA Coaching

🗓 August 27

From Overwhelmed to Empowered: How Nonprofits Can Use AI to Save Time, Fundraise More & Deepen Impact

Instructor: Ana Mantica | Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida

🗓 September 17

Brand Storytelling in the Age of AI: Strategies for Business Growth

Instructor: Dan Grech | Founder, BizHack Academy

🙌 Hosted by AI Marketing Experts

Dan Grech

Founder & CEO, BizHack Academy

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist turned entrepreneur. Creator of the Story-Driven Growth™ framework. BizHack’s mission: train 1 million businesses to grow 10x faster using AI.

Angie Huffington

Founder, AI MKTG Academy | BizHack Lead Instructor

Latina marketing leader, AI growth expert, and champion for digital equity. Angie teaches entrepreneurs how to adopt AI and scale their impact.

💬 What Entrepreneurs are Saying about BizHack

“BizHack helped us triple our business. This isn’t fluff – it’s transformation.”

– Stanley Pacheco, Founder, Drone Innovation Lab

“This reignited a fire in me. I now lead with my story – and it converts.”

– Lucas Mendieta, Co-Founder, Cutting Edge Elite

“It’s the best marketing training on the planet.”

– Kemyana & Anne Johnson-Bey, The Perfect Salon Suites

📝 Sign Up Once. Get Access to All 9 Masterclasses.

Each session is live, engaging, and totally free – thanks to generous funding from Miami-Dade County’s Strive305 initiative, supporting innovation and entrepreneurship across our community.

👉 Claim your free all-access pass now:

🎓 Don’t Miss This

This is your chance to:

🔥 Transform your marketing
💰 Unlock new revenue
⏳ Save hours each week
💡 Lead your business with confidence

Spots are limited and registration is already filling up. Don’t get left behind.

Season 12 Masterclasses

Click below to see the recorded masterclass:

Host

Dan Grech, founder and CEO of BizHack Academy

is a former NPR and PBS journalist turned award-winning marketing educator and entrepreneur. With a career spanning storytelling and strategy, Dan has helped thousands of small-business owners harness the power of digital tools to grow with purpose. He’s the creator of Story-Driven Growth, a business methodology that places both your personal and your company’s “why” at the heart of your brand and marketing efforts. Through BizHack, Dan has led AI-powered marketing training programs in partnership with organizations such as the Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County and Florida International University. Before launching BizHack, Dan was the head of marketing for a high-growth tech startup and billion-dollar energy company. He’s taught at top universities, including Princeton University, Columbia University and University of Miami. Dan now helps small businesses grow through the intentional use of storytelling and technology.

Build a Story-Driven Business with the AI-Powered Virtual Biographer

What you'll learn:

Every business has a story – but few know how to tel that story in a way that drives growth. In this Masterclass, you’ l discover how to transform your personal journey into a business asset using the AI-powered Virtual Biographer , a revolutionary storytelling tool that captures your defining moments and turns them into multimedia content that fuels connection, credibility and conversion.

Guest Speaker

Mike O’Donnell – Co-Founder & CEO, The Leaves Legacy Project

Mike O’Donnel is a serial entrepreneur and startup strategist, best known as the co-founder of The Leaves Legacy Project, which created the AI-powered Virtual Biographer to help preserve life stories. With over two decades of experience launching VC-backed tech startups and raising over $50 mi lion, Mike has led multiple companies to successful exits. Inspired by personal loss, he founded Leaves to ensure that no story is forgotten. Today, he helps entrepreneurs build story-driven businesses that connect and grow.

Supercharge Your Meta Ad Campaigns with AI-Powered Insights

What you'll learn:

If you’re tired of digging through data without knowing what to look for, this session will give you clarity and control. Learn how to automate your reporting, make sense of your metrics and use AI to take the guesswork out of ad strategy. Whether you’re new to Meta ads or looking to optimize at scale, this Masterclass wi l help you work smarter – and see results faster.

Run and customize reports in Meta Business Suite to spotlight performance indicators
Prompt ChatGPT to turn raw data into clear insights and next steps
Evaluate top-performing campaigns, uncover weak spots and generate improvement strategies
Design your own prompts tailored to campaign goals and minimize AI “halucination” in reports
Clearly present your data using tables, graphs and language that drives decisions

Guest Speaker

Mike Pace – Founder, Connected Jewelry LLC | BizHack Certified Instructor

Michael Pace is a digital marketing consultant with over 20 years of experience helping brands connect with customers across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. He has led marketing efforts for global brands like Diageo and the World Gold Council, and now runs Connected Jewelry, his Miami-based agency focused on premium and luxury goods. Mike specializes in marketing strategy and paid social campaigns, particularly in the jewelry sector, and has worked with major industry players like the Diamond Producers Association. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, he also holds certifications in digital marketing and UX/UI design.

Story-Driven Growth: Use Your Why to Drive Revenue, Retention, Relationships and Resilience

What you'll learn:

You’ll explore how harnessing your “why” can unlock revenue, attract top talent, deepen partnerships and build a business that can weather the toughest storms. This is more than theory. It’s a live unveiling of a new vision for purpose-driven business success – and a rare opportunity to shape its future

The 4 Dimensions of Story-Driven Growth: Revenue, Retention, Relationships and Resilience
How to craft a founder story that converts customers and inspires employees
Why aligning your internal culture with your public messaging builds trust and loyalty
How story-driven businesses grow faster, hire better and bounce back stronger

Guest Speaker

Dan Grech – Founder & CEO, BizHack Academy

Dan Grech is the founder and CEO of BizHack Academy and a former NPR and PBS journalist turned award-winning marketing educator. He created the Story-Driven Growth methodology, which puts purpose and storytelling at the heart of marketing. Through BizHack, Dan has trained thousands of small-business owners in AI-powered digital marketing in partnership with organizations like the Knight Foundation and FIU. He’s also taught at top universities, including Princeton, Columbia, and the University of Miami.

Unlock AI-Powered Video Editing in Canva: Save Hours & Create Stunning Content Effortlessly

What you'll learn:

Video marketing is essential, but it shouldn’t drain your time or budget. This session is tailor-made for small-business owners who want high-quality videos without the hassle. You’ll learn how to use Canva’s AI video tools to save hours each week, create consistent content and grow your brand with confidence – even if you’ve never edited a video before.

Create Videos in Minutes: Instantly transform raw footage into ready-to-post content with Magic Design for Video and Beat Sync.
Effortless Video Editing: Use AI tools like Background Remover, Auto-Trim, and Captions to polish your videos – fast.
Pro-Quality Audio & Captions: Enhance your voice, auto-generate subtitles and highlight key messages to boost engagement.

Guest Speaker

Carelia Alvarado – Founder, The Online Bridge | BizHack Certified Instructor

Carelia Alvarado is a digital marketing strategist, AI educator, and founder of The Online Bridge, a consultancy focused on helping Hispanic business owners succeed in the digital economy. Originally from La Paz, Bolivia, and trained in advertising in Chile, she brings global experience and cultural insight to her work. After a successful career in media and publishing, she launched The Online Bridge in 2020 to bridge the gap between traditional businesses and modern marketing. Carelia empowers entrepreneurs with accessible digital tools and AI strategies, earning recognition as a 2023 BizHacker Award winner.

Stop Guessing, Start Growing: Use AI to Build Your Marketing Strategy

What you'll learn:

AI isn’t the strategy, it’s the accelerator. This session will give you the structure, focus and confidence to lead your marketing with purpose. You’ll walk away with a smarter approach and real tools to finally get off the content treadmill and grow your business with intention.

Clarify Your Ideal Customer Profile: Use AI to define who you're really marketing to and what they care about.
Uncover Market Gaps With Competitive Research: Use AI to identify how your competitors are positioning themselves – and where you can stand out.
Create Messaging Pillars That Stand Out: Use AI to turn real customer pain points into trust-building brand messaging that aligns with your position in the market.
Build a Focused Marketing Plan: Develop a simple strategy you can execute and measure – without hiring an agency.

Guest Speaker

Anita Larsen – Founder, LITA Coaching | BizHack Certified Instructor

Anita Larsen is a business growth strategist and founder of LITA Coaching, where she helps small-business owners simplify marketing, streamline operations, and scale with confidence. With over 20 years of experience, she blends strategic insight with empathy to create customer-centric, sustainable growth plans. Anita is known for cutting through complexity and helping entrepreneurs take focused, consistent action. Her coaching empowers clients to overcome roadblocks, clarify their message, and grow with purpose.

From Overwhelmed to Empowered: How Nonprofits Can Use AI to Save Time, Fundraise More and Deepen Impact

What you'll learn:

Nonprofit professionals wear a hundred hats, but AI can help lighten the load. In this accessible, hands-on Masterclass, you’ll learn how to use free and affordable AI tools to streamline your daily work, amplify your message and focus more energy on what truly matters: your mission.

Create Content in Minutes: Use free and low-cost AI tools to generate emails, social posts and grant copy quickly and easily.
Automate Admin Tasks: Save hours each week by automating meeting notes, reports and repurposing content.
Apply AI Right Away: Get plug-and-play nonprofit-specific prompts and a toolkit to start using AI immediately in your daily workflow.

Guest Speaker

Ana Mantica – Director of Marketing & Communications, Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida | BizHack Certified Instructor

Ana Mantica is a storyteller, connector, and champion for girl ambition, with nearly 20 years of experience in journalism, marketing, and nonprofit communications. She currently leads marketing and communications for Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida, helping shape the voice of one of South Florida’s most inspiring youth organizations. Ana’s career spans top women’s magazines, lifestyle brands like Vera Bradley, and major institutions including the University of Miami and The Miami Foundation. With multiple degrees in journalism and education, she blends editorial expertise with a passion for community impact, mentoring, and service.

Brand Storytelling in the Age of AI: Strategies for Business Growth

What you'll learn:

As AI reshapes how we do business, the companies that stand out are those brands that lead with something AI can’t replicate: human connection. In this Masterclass, BizHack Founder and CEO Dan Grech dives deep into the Story-Driven Growth methodology, exploring how small businesses are leveraging their authentic origin stories to drive faster growth, build stronger teams and stand out in crowded markets.

This isn’t a branding session. It’s a growth strategy built on the truth that people don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it. You’ll discover how to embed your personal “why” into every part of your business, from marketing and sales to hiring and partnerships – and see how real entrepreneurs are using this approach to fuel revenue and resilience.

This Masterclass will expand your understanding of how storytelling builds trust, accelerates action and powers sustainable success … even in this era of automation.

Applications of the 4 Dimensions of Story-Driven Growth: Revenue, Retention, Relationships and Resilience
Real-life case studies of businesses using storytelling to drive revenue, close sales, recruit talent, attract partners and build sustainable businesses
How to align internal culture and external messaging around a shared narrative
How storytelling amplifies your leadership, strengthens your community and fuels long-term loyalty

Guest Speaker

Dan Grech – Founder & CEO, BizHack Academy

About the Masterclass Series

Now in its 13th season, BizHack Academy’s Masterclass series was started by BizHack Academy CEO Dan Grech during the early COVID-19 pandemic as a lifeline for struggling small businesses. We’ve hosted more than 150 free Masterclasses and been recognized with national awards from the American Business Awards, the American Marketing Association, PRNEWS, and Ragan’s PR Daily. In December 2023, BizHack CEO Dan Grech testified in Congress about the need for more funding to train businesses in AI (read his testimony here). More than 10,000 small businesses have benefited from BizHack’s Masterclasses to grow faster and increase their impact – and yours could be next!

Cutting-Edge Skills for Driven Entrepreneurs

Who Should Attend?

A Message from the Mayor of Miami-Dade County

“For our local businesses to be future-ready, we want to make sure they are fully prepared to take advantage of the latest technologies so they are not left behind. That’s why we are so proud to have partnered with BizHack Academy to teach small businesses how to use cutting-edge tools to grow with purpose, streamline operations and have a bigger impact on our community.”

— Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava

Ready for More?

If you’re eager to dive deeper into Al-driven marketing, don’t miss your chance to be part of our next Al Marketing Accelerator Course.

Our AI course attendees report:

Hours Saved: Save 6-8 hours each week in work by using Al tools
Money Saved: 77% of previous participants saved hundreds or thousands of dollars by using Al
Revenue Earned: The percentage of participants that can tie Al usage to earning money for their business nearly doubled from before they started the course to after graduation.

Join the course today and secure your spot in this transformative program. Whether aiming to grow your small business or elevate your marketing strategies, this course is your gateway to mastering Al in the competitive marketing landscape.

Join today and stay ahead of the curve!

Masterclass FAQs

Are the Masterclasses free?

Yes. The Masterclass series is funded by a grant from Miami-Dade County as part of its Strive305 initiative for small businesses.

Are the Masterclass sessions recorded?

Recordings of sessions will be posted on BizHack Academy’s YouTube channel approximately 48 hours after they broadcast. You can find those recordings and subscribe to the channel here https://bizhack.com/YoutubeChannel

Can I invite other people to join?

Yes. There’s no limit to the number of people who can attend. BizHack Academy is on a mission to train 1 million business owners in AI tools for marketing, and we’d love your help spreading the word. Please invite work colleagues and fellow entrepreneurs to sign up at https://bizhack.com/mc.

Do you provide other learning materials to accompany the Masterclasses?

Yes. When you register for a Masterclass, you’ll be automatically signed up for BizHack Academy’s newsletter on AI-powered growth, with tips, case studies, and tools. The week after each Masterclass, the newsletter will feature key takeaways from the session and a link to the recording.

Our Favorite AI for Business Masterclasses

At BizHack Academy, we believe AI is the most powerful tool for small business growth in a generation. We’ve trained more than 10,000 small businesses in our AI Masterclasses and courses. Here are three of our favorite sessions. Enjoy!