Welcome, and thank you for being here! Hi, I’m Chris Myers, managing director of Big Lever Ventures and chair of Big Lever Institute. I founded this institute because I believe AI is changing what people can accomplish—and who gets the opportunity to accomplish it. What excites me about working with AI is both practical- having a collaborator and thought partner you can work through an idea with, ask questions of, and use to move from “I don’t know how” to “let’s figure this out” and aspirational. I believe we are at the start of an era of unbelievable gains in math, science, medicine, and personal autonomy and health. But access to these possibilities shouldn’t depend on your prior training, education, or network, and especially not on whether you can afford an expensive course. We want more people to have a fair chance at the new economic opportunities AI is creating. We believe practical education can help you turn possibilities into something real—for yourself, your organization, and your community. That’s why our programming is always free. We’re starting with an alpha, and we want you to help shape it. Try the lessons. Tell us what helps, where you get stuck, and what you want to learn next. We welcome your voice as much as your participation. I’m glad you’re here, and I look forward to seeing what you do. Sincerely, Chris Myers Chair, Big Lever Institute Inc.