Small Business Breakthroughs with Sasikala Sundaram

Join the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College for a podcast-style discussion designed to dig into the topics that are impacting your business and keeping you up at night.

The April SBB Guest will be Sasikala Sundaram, Founder and CEO of Sastha AI Agency. We will be discussing AI implementation for small business owners.

Artificial intelligence is no longer reserved for large corporations—it’s now practical, affordable, and within reach for small businesses. Yet many small and mid-sized businesses continue to lose 10–20 hours each week to manual administrative work and repetitive tasks, while delayed responses to potential customers quietly impact revenue.

The opportunity is clear. AI can streamline lead qualification, automate appointment scheduling, and enable 24/7 customer engagement. It can also produce high-quality marketing content—ads, flyers, and social media posts—in minutes. With today’s no-code tools, these capabilities are accessible without technical expertise. By starting with just one process, businesses can often realize immediate time savings and cost reductions, then build from there.

Join us for a live recording of the Small Business Breakthroughs podcast featuring Sasikala Sundaram, Founder and CEO of Sastha AI. With more than 20 years of experience in enterprise technology and architecture, Sasikala now focuses on helping small and mid-sized businesses adopt AI in practical, results-driven ways—improving efficiency, reducing costs, and supporting growth without adding staff.

This conversation will connect SBDC insights and resources with real-world experience, offering practical takeaways for entrepreneurs, founders, and small business leaders.

Register today to reserve your spot and receive participation details. Space is limited. We look forward to having you join us.

GUEST: Sasikala Sundaram

Sasikala Sundaram is the Founder & CEO of Sastha AI, an AI transformation company focused on helping small and mid-sized businesses adopt AI in a practical, ROI-driven way. With over 20 years of experience in enterprise technology and architecture, she has led large-scale transformation initiatives and now brings that same expertise to small businesses—helping them automate operations, reduce costs, and grow without increasing headcount. Her mission is simple: make AI accessible, actionable, and impactful for everyday businesses.

Host: Michael Bowers, CBA – Director, Ohio SBDC at Columbus State Community College

Michael Bowers is a Business Advisor and Director for the Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Columbus State Community College. The primary focus of the SBDC is to support prospective and existing entrepreneurs as they seek to start and grow businesses in Central Ohio.

Michael holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Finance from the University of North Alabama and a Master’s in Public Administration from The Ohio State University. Michael is currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Public Administration from Liberty University.

Michael has worked with entrepreneurs and small business owners for over 30 years, 20 of which have been in Columbus leading the SBDC. He has a diverse business skill set with experience in banking, private equity, strategic planning, leadership, and public sector management.

Michael is the lead instructor for the Basis of A Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E) business startup training, as well as the host of the Small Business Breakthroughs YouTube series.