I was coding websites in my dorm room during the Dot Com boom.
The current AI Gold Rush is a similar, incredible opportunity, but the pace of change can feel overwhelming.
Let me help you catch up and get ahead.
For leaders who want to move from anxiety to action. Develop a foundational understanding of AI’s role and capabilities in a small, curated setting that emphasizes community building. As one participant noted, "I loved the idea of a more Socratic discussion around things".
Prompt Engineering: Turning Inputs into Insight
Learn how to design effective prompts that generate meaningful, reliable outputs improving decision quality, communication, and productivity across your team.
RAG Systems & AI Workflows: Building Intelligence into Operations
Discover how to create Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and integrate AI into your workflows to streamline information access, automate routine tasks, and enhance team performance.
Ethics & Governance: Leading with Clarity and Responsibility
Explore frameworks for ethical AI use from data privacy and bias to transparency and accountability so you can implement AI confidently and responsibly.
Change Management: Guiding Teams Through AI Adoption
Develop strategies to align people, processes, and culture around AI. Learn how to build trust, foster buy-in, and lead transformation from the inside out.
If you’ve ever wished for more hours in the day, this session is for you. In just one day, you’ll learn how to create AI agents that handle the busywork from research and reporting to task coordination so you and your team can focus on the work that actually moves the needle. Practical, hands-on, and built for real people leading real teams.
AI for Me: Designing a Personal Workflow Assistant
Learn how to build and customize AI agents that handle everyday tasks from research and scheduling to writing and analysis freeing up your time for higher-level strategy and creativity.
AI for My Team: Scaling Efficiency Across Functions
Discover the components that make an agent tick. You’ll define the purpose of your agent based on a desired outcome, whether that’s cutting costs or improving client results. This is about designing AI to solve a business problem.
Workflow Integration: Connecting Tools and Data Seamlessly
Understand how to connect AI agents with the platforms your team already uses to create frictionless, end-to-end workflows.
Experimentation & Optimization: Building a Continuous Learning Loop
Develop a system for testing, refining, and scaling your AI agents — ensuring your automations stay aligned with business goals as your team and technology evolve.
Because the professional world is changing rapidly, and your existing education might not be enough to keep you relevant. This program is your opportunity to gain an informed perspective and learn to thrive, not just remain relevant.
✔️ It’s a practical, hands-on approach. You won't just listen to lectures. You’ll work with real-world examples, build your own prototypes, and engage in a dialogue to fine-tune your approach.
✔️ It’s about community. These sessions are about building a network of like-minded leaders navigating the same challenges. We bring back former cohort members to share their experiences and help each other thrive in the new world of work.
✔️ It is an intimate, curated experience. The class size is intentionally kept small to ensure everyone gets the attention they need for a more curated experience. As one participant said, it's about being in an "environment where people are on the same page".
✅ Founders & executives seeking competitive AI fluency
✅ Leaders aiming to optimize decision-making & workflows
✅ Professionals who want practical, hands-on AI experience
✔️ 20+ years advising founder-led and growth-focused companies
✔️ UC Berkeley professor, teaching AI strategy to executives
✔️ Known for turning AI theory into business-ready systems
✔️ Praised for his warm, engaging, human-centered teaching style
"AI isn’t just for the tech team anymore."
“The AI Leadership course completely changed my perspective. If you want to lead in the AI era instead of reacting to it, this course is essential.”
— Robespierre Reyes, MBA, MSF
Managing Director, Berkeley Executive Institute | Cohort 1
"Jeff makes the complex feel simple."
“I deepened my understanding of AI, gained hands-on skills, and left with tools I could apply immediately. Jeff is credible, approachable, and refreshingly human. If you want a course that’s practical, up to date, and human-centered, this is it.”
— David Cox
Founder, AXIA Ignite | Cohort 1
"An enriching, hands-on experience."
“We learned to design chatbots, connect RAG systems, explore agent workflows, and debate the future of AI. This course was both fascinating and enriching.”
— Camille Desmurs
Executive Assistant, Alpagga | Cohort 1
"Terrific value and engaging instruction."
“The content was excellent, and the cohort experience added huge value. The sessions exceeded expectations.”
— Natasha Munshi
CEO, Executive Education Advisory Group | Cohort 2
Leaders are already joining from tech, finance, healthcare, and education.
They’re not waiting to “figure out AI later”, they’re building fluency now
Join us for a one-day, hands-on session, a focused immersion in AI leadership designed for busy executives.
Bring your lunch, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. Leave with frameworks, tools, and confidence to lead your team into the AI era.
One day is all it takes to start leading differently.
Don’t let the next wave of opportunity pass you by.
Seats are limited, and enrollment closes soon.
Here are quick answers to help you decide if this AI leadership program is right for you.
This program is built for managers and leaders ready to harness AI as a strategic tool to drive performance and innovation within their organizations.
No. You’re free to that best matches your background and experience.
Each program is a live, one-day session on Zoom (10 AM–2 PM PST). Bring your lunch for a Brown Bag Industry Talk midway through the session, where we’ll connect insights to real-world applications.
Yes . You’ll get recap videos so you can revisit key insights we discussed together.
Yes. You can choose to take both courses in parallel if it fits your schedule and learning goals.
Yes! You’ll get a personalized certificate of completion, ideal for sharing on LinkedIn, your resume, or with your internal teams.
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