Making technical topics understandable, relevant, and immediately useful.
Shepherd Innovation Labs delivers practical workshops and educational sessions for businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, students, and community organizations. Sessions are designed so participants leave with something they can apply the same week.
What we teach
Every session is customized to the audience. These are the areas we're asked about most.
AI for business
What AI can and can't do for a small organization, how to use it to improve productivity, and how to adopt it responsibly.
- Using AI to improve productivity
- Responsible AI use and guardrails
- AI adoption strategy for small teams
Automation & operations
Finding the repetitive work in your week and connecting the tools you already pay for.
- Business process automation
- API and systems integration basics
- Replacing spreadsheets with real systems
Building a product
From idea to MVP: what to build first, what it should cost, and how to manage developers.
- Product development and MVP planning
- Technology strategy for entrepreneurs
- Working with technical vendors
Cloud & software fundamentals
Plain-language introductions for non-engineers and early-career technologists.
- Introduction to software development
- Cloud technology
- Software architecture fundamentals
Security awareness
The practical habits that protect a small business, nonprofit, or classroom.
- Cybersecurity awareness
- Protecting customer and donor data
- Vendor and tool review
Careers & trends
For students and career-changers: how technology careers actually work and where the field is going.
- Career development in technology
- Emerging technology trends
- Digital transformation
Delivered the way your audience learns
Workshops may be delivered as keynote sessions, interactive training, team sessions, community programs, or customized educational experiences — in person in the Atlanta area or virtually.
- Keynotes & panels — 20–60 minutes for conferences, meetups, and community events
- Interactive workshops — 90 minutes to half-day, hands-on, with templates participants keep
- Team training — customized sessions for a company or nonprofit staff
- Community & student programs — multi-session series with schools, workforce programs, and community organizations
Who we work with
Entrepreneurs and small-business owners, nonprofit and community leaders, professionals adopting AI in their roles, students and early-career technologists, and workforce-development and educational programs.
Partner with us
We collaborate with event organizers, community organizations, schools, and companies. Sponsorship and funding partners help us offer sessions at low or no cost to community audiences.
Book a 30-minute partnership callPlanning a session
How far in advance should we book?
Four to six weeks is ideal for a customized workshop; keynotes and panels can often be arranged sooner. Share your date, audience, and goals when you book the inquiry call.
Do you offer sessions for community groups at reduced cost?
Yes. We reserve capacity for nonprofit, school, and community audiences, and partner with sponsors to make sessions free or low-cost where possible.
Can a workshop lead into a project?
Often. Many teams leave a session with a clear picture of what to automate or build first. If you'd like help, we can continue with a discovery engagement — but there's never an obligation.
Bring practical technology education to your team or community.
Tell us about your event, audience, and goals and we'll shape a session that fits.
Inquire about a workshop or talk