Gist is the fictitious name (d/b/a) of Jeannopoulos Ventures LLC, a Florida limited liability company based in Plantation. We run in-person AI training — short classes, half-day workshops, and 1:1 consulting — for working professionals and curious beginners across Broward and Palm Beach counties.
The premise is simple: most people learn AI faster sitting next to someone who can answer their question than they do clicking through a six-hour online course. So that is what we do — small rooms, real laptops, real workflows, and a real person to ask. Every class is taught in person, in South Florida, by the founder.
Ways to learn with Gist
AI Office Hours — a free, drop-in hour to ask anything about AI, over coffee in Plantation. Wednesdays, 10–11 AM. No class, no commitment. Free.
Claude 101 — 2-hour intro for absolute beginners. Walk out with five prompts that save you an hour a day. $149–$249.
Claude 201 — Productivity power-user: Projects, Artifacts, file uploads, research workflows. $249–$349.
Industry tracks — Half-day workshops tuned for realtors, lawyers, CPAs, financial advisors. $349–$499 per seat.
On-site team workshops — we come to your office. Flat fee, hands-on, your whole team learns together. $750 (1-hour lunch-and-learn) to $2,500 (half-day).
1:1 consulting — AI setup for your practice. $200–$350/hr, or a $2,500 "AI setup for your practice" package.
Upcoming
AI Office Hours — every Wednesday, 10–11 AM, at Panera Bread, Plantation Promenade. Drop in with a question, get a real answer. Free.
Claude 101 — first paid class targeting June 12, 2026 in west Broward. Seats capped at 8–10 to keep the room small. Get notified when registration opens →
Lunch-and-learns for chambers, BNI chapters, Rotary clubs, and 55+ communities — booking now for summer 2026. Email hello@gist.school to schedule.
Who teaches
Alex Jeannopoulos — Plantation-based, 20+ years building software. Teaches AI the way he wishes someone had taught him: practically, with examples that matter, and no buzzwords. Every Gist class is taught by Alex personally; there are no junior instructors and no franchisees.
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