{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter","title":"68 - Who’s Shaping the Future of AI & Digital Community for Small Businesses? | Zina Verduzco","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/79f443af\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4421,"description":"Zina Verduzco joins The Truth in This Art to explore how AI and digital innovation are transforming community and entrepreneurship for small businesses in Baltimore and beyond.With deep expertise across marketing, branding, and emerging technologies, Verduzco shares her journey from museum work to leading-edge digital marketing and AI development. She offers practical insights into helping local businesses adapt to the evolving online landscape—emphasizing the power of authenticity, strategic storytelling, and creative use of digital tools.Verduzco discusses the challenges and opportunities facing small business entrepreneurs today, from building a strong digital presence to navigating rapid changes in technology. For Verduzco, embracing the future means empowering communities, diversifying revenue, and using digital platforms to connect, uplift, and inspire.Topics Covered:Strategies for building authentic digital communities in BaltimoreThe role of storytelling and branding in small business successThe impact of AI and innovation on small business entrepreneurshipLessons learned from supporting creative and cultural enterprises","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/JOa6JbGOYOtDQMaChk3GEjdMaqieN4aTVZIMSZjm84c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85Y2U0/ZjJkMjUzNTFiYjlh/NTNkMDAxNzg0Y2Iy/ZWI5My5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}