Broadband Development Conference

George B. Thomas

Founder, Sidekick Strategies

George B. Thomas helps organizations turn AI from an interesting idea into practical daily workflows. As the founder of Sidekick Strategies, a long time HubSpot Partner, professional speaker, and co host of the HubHeroes and Beyond Your Default podcasts, he specializes in helping teams simplify operations, reduce busywork, and create better customer experiences without sacrificing the human touch.George believes AI should assist humans, not replace them. His sessions focus on practical systems that marketers, operations teams, customer service professionals, and business leaders can implement immediately. Whether the topic is generative AI, automation, knowledge management, or operational efficiency, attendees leave with clear next steps instead of abstract theory.Expect practical examples, real world lessons, and ideas that will help your team accomplish more while staying focused on what humans do best.

All Sessions by George B. Thomas

2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Governors Square 10

AI for the ISP Back Offices

Broadband operators hear constant buzz about AI in networks, platforms, and infrastructure. But many small and mid-size ISPs still struggle with a simpler question: how can AI help run the business itself?

This session explores how practical generative AI tools can dramatically increase operational efficiency inside the ISP back office. From marketing and customer communication to reporting, documentation, and internal workflows, AI can help small teams accomplish work that previously required much larger departments.

Attendees will see real examples of how ISPs can use tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and workflow automation to accelerate everyday tasks such as campaign creation, support documentation, internal knowledge management, and strategic planning. The goal is not theory or hype. It is practical ways to help one office manager, marketer, or operations lead perform like a much larger team.

In an industry facing workforce shortages and growing operational complexity, AI represents a powerful new lever for productivity. This session will provide a practical starting point for operators who want to begin using AI immediately to streamline operations, reduce manual work, and free up staff to focus on growth and customer experience.