Vibe Coding 101: Exploring Tools and Use Cases for SMBs
Session Description:
Ready to experiment, play, and build with AI? In this session, you’ll get a hands-on look at how small and midsize businesses can use no-code and low-code tools to create custom automations, chatbots, and digital workflows—without needing to be a programmer.
We’ll break down real-world use cases, show off creative hacks, and share practical tips for getting started with “vibe coding”—the art of mixing curiosity, creativity, and the latest tech to solve everyday business challenges. Whether you’re a founder, team lead, or just AI-curious, you’ll leave inspired to try new tools and bring fresh energy to your business.
About the Speaker:
Caralanay Cameron is the CEO & Founder of PartnerWork Innovations, where she partners with startups, SMBs, and business leaders to build technology products and adopt and implement AI into their businesses, along with leadership coaching.
With over a decade of experience at the intersection of product development, emerging technology, and human-centered design, Caralanay specializes in turning complexity into clarity and strategy into execution. She brings a unique blend of creativity and operational rigor to every product she touches, whether launching MVPs, leading cross-functional teams, or guiding founders through innovation strategy and AI adoption.
Caralanay is also an AI community builder, serving as an Industry Champion with 1871’s AI Innovation Lab where she partners with 1871 to produce events to connect the Chicago AI and tech community.
