No Frills, No Fuss—Let's Talk About AI For Your Business
Hosted by Lindsay Connelly
June 23, 2026 | 12:00pm EST | 60 Minutes | With AI Expert Chris Tosswill
Background
Earlier this year I was comparing notes with my old college friend Chris about how we were each putting AI to work. Chris — a software engineer by training and successful entrepreneur — has been at the forefront of AI for years, and I wanted to pick his brain. Linden’s mission was to train a GPT on our reporting processes to reduce preparation time and free up more time for strategy and creativity. When I mentioned we were hitting friction with ChatGPT, he told me to try Claude. We experienced more accurate reporting, fewer hallucinations, and more cross-team standardization and cohesion — i.e., reports were being produced faster and better. Less than a month later, I’d moved all 20 of Linden’s licenses over and our mission was well underway.
That’s an extremely simple example of a bigger point: the teams getting real value out of AI are the ones constantly pressure-testing their tools and trading notes with each other and leaders in the field.
What We’ll Cover
- How AI actually works
- What's real vs. hype
- Real-world walkthroughs
- Open Q&A
Join us for a Conversation.
How can AI Move Your Business Forward
This transformation, plus the many other applications we’ve been using AI for, is why I want to host an intimate conversation for any of Linden’s clients who want to participate. Chris will walk us through several guided topics and examples before opening up a candid, jargon-free conversation. He’ll break down how AI actually works, walk through real examples of businesses putting it to use today, and help you cut through the noise.
- How AI Actually Works
A plain-English mental model of LLMs, context, and the tools (like RAG and AI “wikis”) that let businesses put their own knowledge to work
- What's real vs. hype
Including the risks worth taking seriously: hallucination, data leakage, and vendor lock-in
- Real-world walkthroughs
Clear demos showing that AI is much more than a chatbot, and that meaningful business outcomes are achievable with today’s tools
- Open Q&A
Your specific situations, your hardest questions
Meet Your Co-Host, Chris Tosswill
Managing Partner at Bay Foundry. Software engineer (RIT ’10), former Product Manager at Facebook, Engineering Lead at OkCupid Labs, and Founder/CEO of venture-backed startup Addressable.
We’re transparent, agile, and fully committed to helping Wilmington businesses grow with confidence. As a proud part of the Cape Fear business community, Linden is honored to be a trusted name among marketing agencies in Wilmington, NC.
