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Guided Pilots

Hands-on pilots applied directly to a real task or workflow, so teams learn by using the tool on their own operations — not a sample dataset.

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Guided Pilots
Who it’s for
Businesses ready to try AI on one real workflow, and the advisors who support them.
Where we offer it
In person across Buffalo & WNY, virtually across the US and through partner organizations.
Who it’s for

Who Guided Pilots is built for

  • 01

    Businesses with a task in mind

    Teams that finished AI literacy, or already know which job they want AI to help with, and want to try it safely.

  • 02

    Teams with repetitive workflows

    Quotes, scheduling, customer follow-up, document drafting — the work that eats hours every week.

  • 03

    Business advisors

    SBDC and partner advisors who want to give clients hands-on AI support that goes beyond a recommendation.

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What you get

  1. 01

    Pick the right task

    Scope one workflow with a clear before-and-after, so everyone knows what success looks like.

  2. 02

    Choose and set up the tool

    Match the tool to your systems and budget, then configure it with your team rather than for them.

  3. 03

    Run it on real work

    Your team uses it on live operations, with guidance on hand while new habits form.

  4. 04

    Review the results

    What saved time, what didn’t, and a clear recommendation on whether to scale, adjust, or stop.

Where we offer it

Where we offer it

Based in East Aurora, NY. Choose the format that fits how your team works.

In person across Buffalo & Western New York

On-site pilots with your team, working inside your actual tools and workspace.

  • Erie County

    • Buffalo
    • East Aurora
    • Amherst
    • Clarence
    • Orchard Park
    • Hamburg
    • Cheektowaga

  • Niagara County

    • Niagara Falls
    • Lockport
    • North Tonawanda

  • Surrounding WNY & Genesee Valley

    • Rochester
    • Batavia
    • Jamestown
    • Broader WNY markets
Our Buffalo & WNY service area →

Virtual, anywhere in the United States

Remote pilots run over video and screen-share for businesses anywhere in the US.

Delivered through chambers, SBDCs & nonprofits

Sponsored pilot groups where a partner organization brings several businesses through pilots at once.

Keep exploring
Stage 1

AI Literacy Sessions

Plain-language AI training for owners and staff.

 Stage 3

Onboarding Cohorts

Structured cohorts with support built in.
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