Grow Your Mission and Impact with AI
Session 1
Chipp Partner Accelerator – Quick Steps to Package AI into Your Offers
—guided by Rick Wion, Chief AI Officer, Growth AI Partners.
Session Description:
Learn the essential steps to integrate AI into your offerings using Chipp—covering pricing strategy, landing your first account, and driving expansion
About the Speaker:
Rick is a pioneering digital media leader with over 20 years of experience helping global brands like McDonald’s, Unilever, Kellogg’s, and Abbott Labs turn digital chaos into a competitive advantage. His expertise spans digital marketing, social media, and AI strategy, with a focus on leveraging emerging trends and technologies to enhance digital storytelling, transform brands, and drive business growth.
A frequent speaker at major industry events—including SXSW, Content Marketing World, and iStrategy—Rick also serves on advisory boards for several media companies. He was named to the AdWeek 50, recognizing top digital executives who drive innovation in the industry.
Rick holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Illinois, is a Certified Product Manager from the University of Chicago, and has completed Brand Building Certification at Northwestern University. He lives with his family near Chicago.
Session 2
Grow Your Mission and Impact with AI
Session Description:
Discover fast, practical steps to build an AI strategy tailored to your nonprofit or small business using Chipp, and unlock new ways to scale your mission and grow your impact. Presented by Rob Wellen, Founder, Growth AI Partners.
About the Speaker:
Rob Wellen is the Founder of Growth AI Partners, a Chicago-based AI agency focused on empowering nonprofits and mission-driven organizations. Recognized among the Top 25 AI Consulting Leaders by The Consulting Report, he brings over 20 years of experience helping organizations leverage technology for meaningful impact.
As an AI strategy and growth executive, Rob specializes in developing practical, people-first AI solutions that help organizations increase efficiency and enhance mission outcomes. His approach emphasizes ethical AI implementation, accessibility, and community building. A sought-after thought leader in the nonprofit and social impact sectors, he regularly contributes to civic tech roundtables and advises on AI adoption strategies.
Rob holds an M.S. in Information Management from Dominican University and a B.A. in Business Administration from Concordia University Chicago.
