11:00 AM – Networking and Arrival of Guests
11:40 AM – Welcome and Community Round Table
12:00 PM – Lunch
12:25 PM – Speaker Pete Terryn
12:50 PM – Q & A
1:10 PM – Final Remarks from Chris Holman
1:15 PM – Networking Resumes
Director of Operations
NuWave Technology Partners
Pete Terryn is a seasoned technology leader, AI evangelist, and relentless innovator. With over two decades of experience driving operational excellence in the tech industry, Pete currently serves as Director of Operations at NuWave Technology Partners, a Michigan-based Managed Service Provider. He is also the co-founder of the West Michigan AI Lab, a growing community focused on making AI accessible and actionable for local businesses.
Known for turning strategy into results, Pete has led cultural transformations, scaled operational output, and spearheaded AI adoption across multiple organizations. He regularly speaks to business leaders about practical applications of AI, blending real-world stories with hands-on demos that demystify emerging technology.
Whether he’s coaching high school basketball, building AI agents to streamline helpdesk operations, or co-hosting the AI Lab Unfiltered podcast, Pete’s passion for innovation is infectious. He’s on a mission to help teams unlock their potential by putting AI to work—efficiently, ethically, and creatively.
Michigan Business Network would like to thank you for attending the 2025 Speaker Series.