Ignite Small Business Series: Sharpen Your Product Idea with Gemini (Grow with Google)

Have a product idea but unsure if it’s worth building? In this practical workshop, you’ll learn how to use Gemini AI to validate your concept before investing time, money, or resources.
We’ll walk through how to use Gemini to research your target market, analyze competitors, refine your value proposition, pressure-test your assumptions, and identify your ideal customer profile. You’ll also learn how to generate early user feedback questions, define problem statements, and clarify what makes your idea different in the marketplace.
Whether you’re a founder, small business owner, or aspiring product creator, this session will show you how to use AI as a strategic validation partner. This session helps you reduce risk, increase clarity, and move forward with confidence.
Presenter - Maria Elena Duron:
Maria Elena Duron helps small business owners, content creators, and service providers grow with clarity, visibility, and smart AI strategy. As a Chief AI Officer and nationally recognized Growth with Google Coach, she’s trained over 18,000 businesses to turn digital confusion into systems that get them seen, trusted, and chosen.
Bring your lunch and your questions.
Advance registration is required. The virtual meeting link will be provided after registration.
Date and Time
Tuesday Nov 3, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Location
Virtual Meeting
(Link will be forwarded after registration)
Fees/Admission
Free for Chamber Members. There is a $5 fee for non-members. Bring your own lunch.