In this episode of Empowered by AI: Women Entrepreneurs Leading the Way, host Michelle Muncy-Silva sits down with Jess Hall, product strategist at OpsCanvas and expert in AI use case prototyping. Jess shares candid insights on how entrepreneurs and teams can move from overthinking to actionable iteration using AI. If you’ve ever hesitated to start building with AI because the vision wasn’t clear enough—this conversation is your blueprint for getting unstuck. Discover why success comes from experimenting with the small things first, how language is the new interface, and why AI implementation should always reconnect to human needs.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Intro & Jess's background: From product strategy to AI use cases
• 04:15 – Why “version one” doesn’t need to be perfect
• 07:45 – The importance of reconnecting to conceptual thinking in an AI age
• 11:30 – Prototyping your way to clarity: the OpsCanvas approach
• 16:00 – Key AI use case patterns emerging across industries
• 20:20 – How to evaluate which use cases are worth pursuing
• 25:10 – The mindset shift: It's okay to learn in public
• 30:00 – Language as the new interface: what this means for business tools
• 35:20 – Empowering teams through curiosity and structure
• 40:00 – Advice for entrepreneurs just getting started with AI
• 42:30 – What’s next for Jess Hall and OpsCanvas

This episode is your reminder that AI innovation starts with brave first steps, not perfect plans. Jess Hall shares the mindset and tactics that allow entrepreneurs and teams to iterate with purpose. Be sure to follow Jess and explore her work at OpsCanvas.

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