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A 3-hour, vendor-neutral bootcamp for restoration leaders
For over 70% of restorers, AI is already part of day-to-day work — from marketing and intake to communication and operations. Many teams are being asked to make decisions about AI without clear guidance on how these systems work, where risks exist, or what responsible use looks like in a restoration context.
This AI bootcamp is designed to help restoration leaders build a practical understanding of AI — what it is useful for today, where caution is needed, and how to evaluate AI thoughtfully as part of real operational workflows.
This session provides a structured way to think about AI in restoration: how it behaves, how it’s being applied, and how to make informed decisions as adoption continues to expand.
You'll leave with:
A clearer understanding of how AI systems generate outputs and where limitations exist
Practical guidance on where AI can support restoration work — and where it should not be relied upon
Frameworks for deciding what to automate, what to purchase, and what to delay
A structured approach to evaluating AI vendors, claims, and associated risks
A better sense of what to prioritize now versus later
Expectations from carriers, partners, and customers continue to increase, while AI capabilities are evolving quickly. Many organizations are navigating these changes without a shared framework or clear internal alignment.
This session is designed to bring clarity and structure to the conversation.
Why This Session
In this 3-hour bootcamp, we’ll explore:
How AI systems work and why confident outputs still require human-in-the-loop oversight and critical thinking
How to work with AI more effectively, including practical prompt fundamentals and boundaries
Where AI is already being applied across restoration — including marketing, intake, documentation, and coordination
How to assess which workflows are ready for AI and which are not
How firms are approaching AI strategy — what to prioritize now and what can wait
How to evaluate AI tools responsibly, including data security, liability, and governance considerations
How restoration companies are preparing for AI as a background operating layer rather than another stand-alone tool
LIVE
THURS. FEB. 12th, 2026 | 12:00PM ET 3 HRS
What We'll Cover
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Who Should Attend
This bootcamp is designed for:
Restoration owners and executives
Operations leaders
Anyone involved in evaluating or implementing AI-enabled tools
Earn 3 IICRC CE credits
Join Encircle and other industry brains for a structured discussion on how restoration firms are approaching AI today and how to think clearly about what comes next.
Start 2026 With Clarity
Evaluating, Deploying & Building an AI Strategy
Practical AI for Restoration
Who You’ll Hear From
This bootcamp brings together technical leaders, operators, consultants, and software builders with direct experience applying AI in restoration environments.
TAYLOR CARMICHAEL
DIRECTOR OF SYSTEMS & INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Southeast Restoration
How to decide where AI fits within your business and how to avoid automating the wrong work.
RONUK RAVAL
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Encircle
How AI systems actually behave, why errors occur, and how to work with AI more reliably.
JOE LEDBETTER
RESTORATION CONSULTANT & AI ARCHITECT
Encircle
Practical guidance on prompt engineering, with clear explanations of where generic AI tools are helpful and where purpose-built systems are required.
DIANNA LEE
SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER, PLATFORM
Encircle
How to validate AI outputs before trusting them in real operational and client-facing work.
NICK HINDLE
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
PuroClean
A disciplined approach to evaluating AI vendors, including fit, integration, and data considerations.
JAMES LAROSA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Restoration Growth Partners
How AI is affecting online visibility, lead quality, and intake decisions at the front end of the job lifecycle.
JACOB CLEVELAND
CO-FOUNDER
Breesy.ai
How AI is increasingly operating behind the scenes to connect systems and coordinate restoration work.
Why This Is Worth 3 Hours
The focus is on:
Decision-making and prioritization
Risk awareness and governance
Practical application grounded in real workflows
Understanding how AI fits into long-term operations
The goal is to leave with clarity and confidence.
This is not a product demo or sales presentation.
The length of this session is intentional. It allows time to move beyond surface-level discussion and provide a structured, practical way to think about AI in restoration.
