Digital Transformation: How to Save 70% on AI Implementation
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In 2026, digital transformation is no longer a luxury reserved for enterprise giants—small and medium businesses can now access enterprise-grade AI and Microsoft 365 tools to cut implementation costs by up to 70%. Maria Garcia de la Corte, Partner and Business Development Director at InsideView Global, reveals that the real barrier isn’t technology, but mindset: most SMEs treat digital transformation as a one-time project rather than an ongoing cultural shift. Drawing from her global experience across Spain, Australia, and Europe, she emphasizes that human connection and community are the true engines of innovation. Her Vancouver-based Microsoft 365 Summit, now doubling in capacity, brings together 800+ practitioners for practical, no-fluff knowledge sharing—proving that tech literacy is the new currency for growth. Garcia also challenges the myth of work-life balance, advocating instead for intentional recalibration and saying 'no' to the right things. Her mission to drive economic inclusion through multicultural entrepreneurship isn’t just ethical—it’s a strategic advantage, unlocking diverse perspectives that fuel innovation across Canada.
Reframe digital transformation as a continuous mindset shift, not a one-time project, to unlock 70% cost savings on AI implementation.
Attend the Vancouver Microsoft 365 Summit to access practical, community-driven AI and Microsoft 365 knowledge from real practitioners.
Tech literacy is now the most valuable currency for Canadian SMEs—invest in learning, not just tools.
Stop comparing your behind-the-scenes to others’ highlight reels; progress compounds quietly when you focus on your next step.
Saying 'no' to the wrong opportunities is as important as saying 'yes' to the right ones—protect time for family and purpose.
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Welcome & Sponsor: UPS Shipping Savings
The episode opens with a paid ad for UPS, promoting up to 52% off shipping for small businesses via ups.com.
The Human Core of Digital Transformation
Maria Garcia shares how her international journey shaped her belief that business is fundamentally human—people everywhere want to feel seen, supported, and grow with trusted communities.
Debunking SME Myths About AI & Tech
“Digital transformation is not a one-time project. You have to change your mindset. Once you do it, once you embrace it, just start seeing opportunities to work smarter and do it anywhere.”
The Vancouver Microsoft 365 Summit: Community First
“It is community first event. And that makes, I would say, the biggest difference attending to that.”
Redefining Work-Life Integration
Maria shares her philosophy: balance isn’t a permanent state, but a constant recalibration. Saying no is as crucial as saying yes, and family values shape her business model.
“Stop scrolling through all these people's highlights reels and stop comparing them to your behind the scenes because every business you admire has a story that you're not seeing.”
“Inclusion is not just a nice thing to have. It's also a growth strategy for the whole ecosystem, not only here in Vancouver but everywhere in Canada.”
“one -time project, and it is not. You have to change your mindset. Once you do it, once you embrace it, just start seeing opportunities to work smarter and do it anywhere.”
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