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A Free First Step to Building Content Velocity with Video & AI
If you're a small business owner, marketer, or creator trying to produce more high-impact content without burning out, this community exists to hand you practical, repeatable frameworks — completely free. It's the perfect place to connect, learn, and network before diving deeper into the Moving Forward Small Business ecosystem.
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Watch the Replay: Virtual Town Hall — Launching the Future of Video, AI & Content Velocity
Missed our Virtual Town Hall? Catch the full replay below, then join us live for the next monthly session.
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Here are all the tools mentioned by various participants on the call.
- Zoom — Video conferencing and webinar platform for hosting meetings and virtual events.
- ChatGPT — OpenAI's AI language model for content creation, writing, and business automation.
- Claude — Anthropic's AI language model for content creation and business tasks.
- Gemini — Google's AI assistant with content creation and multimodal capabilities.
- Microsoft Copilot / Microsoft 365 Copilot — AI assistant integrated into Microsoft products for productivity enhancement.
- LinkedIn — Professional networking platform for business relationships and content sharing.
- Canva — No-code design platform for creating visual content, graphics, and videos.
- Riverside.fm — Remote video/audio recording platform that captures separate high-quality tracks for podcasts and interviews.
- Vimeo — Video hosting and streaming platform for professional video content.
- BIGVU — Teleprompter and video recording app for reading scripts while recording on mobile devices.
- Opus Clip — AI video repurposing tool that converts long-form videos into short-form clips for social media.
- PixVerse — AI media generation platform for creating videos and images from text or reference images.
- Lumen5 — AI-powered platform that converts blog posts, scripts, and URLs into videos.
- HubSpot — SaaS platform for marketing, sales, and customer relationship management.
- Google Workspace — Suite of cloud-based productivity tools (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive).
- CapCut — Video editing app for creating and editing short-form video content.
- Higgsfield AI (said as "Higgs Field" on the call) — AI video and animation platform for generating animated clips and motion graphics from prompts.
- Final Cut Pro — Apple's professional video editing software for Mac.
- Motion — Apple's motion graphics and compositing software.
- After Effects — Adobe's professional motion graphics and visual effects software.
- Runway — AI-powered video generation and editing platform (Gen-3 Alpha and newer models).
- Sora — OpenAI's text-to-video generation tool (note: discontinued April 2026).
- Descript — Transcript-based audio/video editor — edit media by editing its text transcript.
- VEED.io — Browser-based video editing and AI video creation platform.
- Base44 — AI-powered vibe coding / no-code platform that generates full apps from plain-language descriptions (not a CRM as stated on the call).
- ADP — Human resources and payroll management platform for businesses.
- Meetup — Community platform for organizing and attending local and virtual events.
- X (Twitter) — Social media platform for sharing short-form content and engagement.
- Instagram — Social media platform for sharing photos, videos, stories, and reels.
- TikTok — Short-form video social media platform.
- Facebook — Social media platform for content sharing and community building.
- YouTube — Video hosting platform for long-form and short-form (Shorts) content.
- AI Resilience Auditor — Custom internal tool built by Jimmy Newson to assess job vulnerability to AI disruption and suggest career pathways. https://movingforwardsmallbusiness.com/ai-resilience-auditor
Where Video, Content & AI Automation Connect for Real Growth
Originally founded as the NY Video Meetup — the world's largest meetup group of video professionals — this 3,400+ member community is entering its next chapter as the NY Video & AI Content Accelerator, led by Moving Forward Small Business (MFSB).
Video remains the ultimate hero asset, but modern business growth demands multi-channel reach. We bring together small business owners, founders, in-house marketing and media teams, creators, agencies, and tech builders across the NYC metro area who want to build, automate, and scale high-impact content across every digital channel.
Rated 4.5 stars across 1,279 member reviews with 124 gatherings behind us.
Our Core Focus: From Video Anchor to Multi-Channel Execution
Video & Motion
Generative tools, automated editing, professional studio setups, and video marketing strategy.
Written & Editorial Content
AI-assisted copywriting, thought leadership articles, newsletter workflows, and social posts.
Audio & Podcasting
AI voice tools, audio cleanup, podcast generation, and micro-content slicing.
Visuals & Design
Dynamic graphics, carousels, slide decks, and automated brand assets.
Workflow Automation
End-to-end AI systems that turn one hero asset into a multi-platform lead generation engine.
The “Zero AI Slop” Standard
We enforce a strict quality standard across every session. You won't find low-effort AI spam or hyper-hyped tools here. Our gatherings highlight practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and actionable tech stacks that save time, build brand authority, and drive measurable revenue for small businesses.
Small Business Owners & Founders
Build brand authority and generate leads through content without burning out on production.
In-House Marketing & Media Teams
Scale output across video, audio, editorial, and social using AI tools and streamlined workflows.
Creators, Agencies & Tech Builders
Build media businesses, offer modern AI-accelerated content services, and create the next generation of video and content tools.
What to Expect at Our Monthly Gatherings
Live Product & Workflow Demos
Local tech builders, SMB practitioners, and media creators demoing modern tools live.
Tactical Business Panels
Deep dives into content repurposing, AI integrations, customer acquisition, and production operations.
Interactive Q&A
Direct access to experienced operators, business owners, and technical builders.
Virtual Content Calendar
Here's the rolling schedule of our monthly virtual sessions. This schedule is tentative and subject to change — always check the Meetup group for the latest details and to reserve your spot.
| Month | Event Topic & Strategic Focus | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Oct | Multi-Channel Content Velocity: Turning One Hero Video Into Ten Assets | Planned |
| Nov | AI-Assisted Editorial: Newsletters, Thought Leadership & Social Copy | Planned |
| Dec | Audio & Podcasting: AI Voice, Cleanup & Micro-Content Slicing | Planned |
| Jan | The Video Content Engine: Planning, Production & Repurposing at Scale | Planned |
| Feb | Visuals on Autopilot: Carousels, Slide Decks & Automated Brand Assets | Planned |
| Mar | Workflow Automation: One Hero Asset Into a Multi-Platform Lead Engine | Planned |
| Apr | Generative Video: Modern Tools, Prompting & Quality Control | Tentative |
| May | Studio Setup & Production Operations for SMB Teams | Tentative |
| Jun | Distribution & Discovery: Getting Video Found Across Every Channel | Tentative |
| Jul | Live Video & Virtual Events: Formats That Drive Real Pipeline | Tentative |
| Aug | Annual Content Strategy: The 12-Month Multi-Format Roadmap | Tentative |
| Sep | Zero AI Slop: Quality Standards for AI-Accelerated Content | Tentative |
Quarterly NYC Live Event Roadmap
Our in-person events bring the community together at top NYC venues. Dates are tentative and organized by quarter for now — check the Meetup group for venue and registration details as they're confirmed.
| Timing | Live Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 (Nov) | NY Video & AI Content Accelerator Relaunch Mixer | Planning |
| Q1 (Feb) | NYC Video & Content Strategy Panel | Tentative |
| Q2 (May) | Spring Content Velocity Summit & Solution Spotlight | Tentative |
| Q3 (Aug) | Founder & Creator Networking Social | Tentative |
Partnership Opportunities
Sponsor the NY Video & AI Content Accelerator
Partnering with our community places your brand directly in front of a continuously growing network of 3,400+ vetted B2B decision-makers, media professionals and technical builders who are actively investing in platforms, software, financial services, and advisory solutions to scale their organizations.
Monthly Virtual Sponsor
- ✓Logo, description & link on event page
- ✓Host-delivered opening brand mention
- ✓Embedded demo video on replay page
- ✓Branded 30-min networking breakout room
- ✓Trackable URL in chat & recap email
- ✓Full opt-in attendee registration data
Quarterly NYC Mixer Sponsor
- ✓Dedicated booth at Manhattan venue
- ✓15-min joint sponsor expert panel
- ✓Collateral in attendee welcome bags
- ✓1 dedicated email blast to 3,400+ members
- ✓2 VIP executive passes
- ✓Full opt-in attendee registration list
Annual Title Community Partner
- ✓Listed on every virtual & in-person event page
- ✓Community titled "Powered by [Your Brand]"
- ✓Co-hosting rights for all 12 workshops + 4 mixers
- ✓4 standalone dedicated email blasts/year
- ✓Permanent logo on Meetup & MFSB homepage
- ✓1 co-created annual strategy masterclass
- ✓Guaranteed booth at all 4 NYC mixers
- ✓Year-round opt-in registration list access
✅ Guaranteed Web Real Estate — included across all tiers:
Official company logo · Concise 1-line value proposition / business description · Trackable web URL / call-to-action link — placed directly on your sponsored event page(s).
To secure an available sponsorship tier or discuss custom activation options, schedule a Partner Strategy Call:
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