ACG Inside Hour – The AI Advantage: A Force Multiplier
Date: May 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 am (set-up); 11:30 am (lunch); Noon (speaker); 1:00 pm (conclusion)
Location: Procopio – 12544 High Bluff Dr Ste 400, San Diego, CA 92130
Program Description:
AI is no longer just a shiny toy—it’s a force multiplier for growth, profitability, and enterprise value. While many professionals are experimenting with AI for fun or curiosity, the real opportunity lies in embedding AI into workflows that directly impact your bottom line. This session will focus on practical, high-impact ways service providers can harness AI to boost personal productivity and unlock scalable business value. Whether you’re a solo consultant or running a large team, this conversation is relevant to every business.
Key Takeaways:
- From Toy to Tool: Understand how to move beyond novelty and integrate AI into your daily workflows to save time, improve decision-making, and increase efficiency.
- Business Impact that Shows Up on the P&L: Explore real-world use cases where AI drives measurable financial outcomes—from increasing revenue to cutting costs—across client work, operations, and marketing.
- Enterprise Value Amplifier: Learn how strategic AI adoption enhances your firm’s scalability, differentiation, and long-term enterprise value in a rapidly evolving market.
Panelists:
Riley Stricklin, Cadre, Founder
Chad Lohrli, Cadre, Founder
Ben Shapiro, Cadre, Founder
Grayson Lafrenz, Cadre, Founder
BIOS/PHOTOS:
Riley Stricklin, Cadre, Founder
Riley is the Founder of Cadre AI, a strategic AI partner helping companies harness artificial intelligence to drive revenue, improve margins, and boost productivity. Before Cadre, Riley spent a decade as Co-Founder and CEO of a consumer brand, scaling it to a mid-eight-figure un rate with distribution in Apple Stores, Best Buy, and multi-channel e-commerce, culminating in a successful exit to a Family Office in 2023.
A firm believer that AI is the most transformative technology available to business leaders today, Riley understands the complexities of integrating new tools while running a company. With AI evolving rapidly and executives balancing competing priorities, he launched Cadre AI to bridge the gap and help businesses understand, strategize, and implement AI solutions tailored to their unique needs.
