AI in Business Without Illusions - Strategic Deep Dive
Thursday 19. February at 17:00 - 20:00 EET
Pipedrive Tower, Tallinn
Online
AI in Business Without Illusions
Where AI Truly Works - and Where You Need IT or Developers Help
On 19 February, we will host a private offline session at the Pipedrive office, on the central stage. An intimate format, professional atmosphere, drinks, tea and time for focused conversations with founders and executives.
Artificial intelligence is everywhere - in headlines, sales decks and strategic plans. The real question is where it creates measurable business value and where it adds operational complexity.
Our guest is Pavel Spesivtsev, who builds and runs AI-first companies from Silicon Valley. He is currently technical co-founder of two growing ventures spanning fraud detection, AI-native business operations and engineering transformation. Former Director at EPAM Systems, where he managed enterprise customer portfolios across Silicon Valley for Fortune 500 clients. Today he works daily inside production AI systems, not alongside them.
This session is a structured and grounded conversation about implementing AI in operating businesses - with clarity, discipline and respect for existing processes.
We will define realistic opportunities, outline technical boundaries and clarify when founders can implement AI independently and when structured IT support becomes essential.
What We’ll Cover
The 3 AI use cases that actually generate ROI for non-tech companies (and the 5 that drain budget)
When you can implement AI yourself vs. when you need engineering help (the honest answer)
Live examples: automation, AI-driven customer funnels, internal chatbots, what each costs, what each returns
The mistakes that kill 60% of AI projects (and the one question that prevents them)
How to protect your existing systems while introducing AI capabilities
A decision framework: when to invest more and when to stop
This session is designed for founders and executives who value structured decision-making, operational efficiency and financial clarity.
Technical Information
Date: 19 February
Time: 17:10-19:00
Location: Pipedrive Office, Tallinn
Language: English
The speaker, Pavel Spesivtsev, will join us live from the USA via projector.
You can attend:
Offline at Pipedrive Office (with networking, snacks and drinks)
Online via Zoom
Every ticket holder will receive a personal Zoom link before the event.
We will also have time for informal networking before and after the session.
Who This Event Is For
Founders and business owners
CEOs and C-level executives
Operations leaders
Product and growth managers
Decision-makers evaluating AI integration
Especially relevant for companies that want to implement AI responsibly and strategically - without unnecessary technical overhead.
About the Speaker - Pavel Spesivtsev
CTO @Cellery® & @Fibonacci 7
Ex-Director of Software Engineering @EPAM
Pavel builds and runs AI companies from Silicon Valley. Currently technical co-founder of two ventures spanning fraud detection, AI-native business operations and engineering transformation.
Before that, Director at EPAM Systems, where he managed portfolios of enterprise customer projects across Silicon Valley, working with Fortune 500 clients.
25 years in technology. From hands-on engineering to managing global delivery operations across multiple countries. Today he works daily inside production AI systems, not alongside them.
He speaks English and Russian.
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pspesivt/
About Our Event Calendar
Our events are designed for entrepreneurs and decision-makers who value practical insights over theory.
We focus on applied knowledge, peer exchange, and real-world implementation experience. Every session is structured to deliver clarity, useful frameworks, and honest conversations.
About Baltic Business Club
Baltic Business Club is an international business community uniting entrepreneurs and top executives across 35 industries - from tech founders to owners of established companies in traditional sectors.
We create curated environments for meaningful connections, knowledge exchange, and long-term business relationships across the Baltic region and beyond.
Seats are limited. Early registration is recommended.
Pipedrive Tower • Mustamäe tee 3a, 10615 Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia