Beyond the Hype: Practical Wins with AI, Robotics and automation in Agriculture, Manufacturing and beyond.
Join the Wharton Club in this timely and relevant event.
The Wharton Club is hosting a candid, no-fluff conversation on what’s actually working with AI, robotics, and automation from farms to factory floors and opened the opportunity to the Harvard Club. Panelists will share real-world lessons, where these tools deliver ROI, where they fall short, and how to deploy them without wasting time or budget.
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 6:00–8:00 PM ET
Where: ARK Innovation Center, 1101 4th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (in the Innovation District)
Come hear from the AI operators building the future right here in our backyard!
Speakers
Sean Dotson, P.E. — COO, Suncoast Venture Studio; Founder & former President, RND Automation
Veteran automation leader who built Florida’s largest custom robotics/packaging machinery firm (exited) and now helps launch industrial tech companies; frequent commentator on robotics trends and deployment pitfalls.
Sarah Martello — CEO & Co-Founder of AgWise,
A St. Pete startup using predictive analytics to reduce farm inputs and strengthen soil health—bringing practical, measurable ROI to regenerative agriculture. Previously an attorney and Kansas farm kid, she now builds at the ARK Innovation Center and speaks widely on AI/ML in ag and supply-chain transparency.
Brandon Dey — Founder, General American Intelligence
Built AI programs at Kroger, Publix and Microsoft's top partners to accelerate industry transformation. GAI does advanced AI R&D spanning the data, algorithms, and hardware for land, air, and sea applications in AgTech, ClimateTech, and OceanTech.
Schedule
- 6:00–6:30 — Check-in & networking
- 6:30–7:10 — Panel + audience Q&A
- 7:10–7:30 — Mingle & close
Cost: $17.85/ticket
RSVP Here
Capacity is limited—please reserve your spot early.
We’re excited to see you at the ARK Innovation Center for a focused, practical discussion.
Warmly,
The Wharton Club of Tampa Bay Officers