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Leadership Lab | Event Overview

Is AI likely to replace your job in the near future? Learn what's on the horizon for AI tech, and how to best leverage your knowledge and skills in light of the new AI tools at our fingertips.

Hear from experienced tech professional and entrepreneur, JP Ortiz, about what you need to be aware of, how JP uses AI in his everyday life, and walk away with valuable AI tech resources.

Event Details

When: Tuesday, August 8th from 5:30-7:30pm

Where: RudHil Companies (3675 Crestwood Pkwy NW, Duluth, Georgia 30096)

Who's invited? All young professionals between the ages of 21-35 who either live, work, or play in Gwinnett County.

What's included in my ticket? Each registration ticket includes admission to the event, appetizers, and 1 drink ticket.

About The Speaker

John Paul (Juan Pablo) “JP” Ortiz is a writer, conservationist, eco-entrepreneur, and futurist. He applies these experiences to his own dream and life project of building a sustainable retreat center in Costa Rica. He writes the blog “The Wall Green Journal", a regenerative lifestyle publication on LinkedIn which discusses themes of sustainability, permaculture, and green entrepreneurship.

JP is passionate about equity, creative impact, and our relationship with nature and the environment. Since 2019, he has been on the Advisory Council for Next Generation Men & Women, an Atlanta non-profit whose mission is to provide learning and exposure support for under-resourced high school youth.

Recently transitioned from his corporate life, JP worked in Enterprise Sales for Microsoft Corporation where he led and developed modernization strategies for some of the world’s biggest brands. He served customers in the U.S. Education business as the sales leader for Microsoft Surface computers and hardware.

In April 2023, he led and co-created Avanzar ATL, a day-long learning conference for Latino young professionals and allies that was attended by over 100 people and community partners in its first year. He is a recent graduate of the New Leaders Council Class of 2023 and completed the Colorwave Fellowship this past spring.

JP attended Goizueta Business School for his MBA (2018) and completed his undergraduate studies at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY. He lives in Decatur with his wife, Emily, a current J.D./M.Div student at Emory University and their beagle, Hamilton.

What are Leadership Labs?

These professional development programs are specifically designed to educate and equip you with the tools needed to grow your career. Leadership Lab events focus on growing and developing your skills and knowledge. Topics covered include: leadership, personal branding, time management, effective communication, business foundations and more.

Interested in sponsoring this event?

Is your target market young professionals? Consider partnering with GYP to positively position your organization in front of a plethora of young professionals in Gwinnett County! Click here to view the various sponsorship levels available as well as the benefits included in each package.

About Gwinnett Young Professionals

Established in 2015, Gwinnett Young Professionals (GYP) was created by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce as an initiative to champion young professionals. We envision GYP to be the leading advocate and innovative resource for young professionals to connect, grow, and make an impact. GYP is designed for individuals, ages 21 to 35, who are living and/or working in Gwinnett. There are no membership fees/dues to participate. Getting involved with GYP is as simple as attending an event! For more information about Gwinnett Young Professionals or if you are interested in sponsoring this event, contact Chase Meeder at cmeeder@gwinnettchamber.org or 678.957.4945.

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