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The AI for Good Institute™ Online
Build Your Future in AI & Tech Entrepreneurship
Reimagine your future with the AI for Good Institute™, a world-class training program designed to empower aspiring AI and tech founders with the tools, skills, and strategies to build scalable, impactful, and financially viable startups.
Designed for college students, young professionals, and executives with technical and non-technical backgrounds, the program provides the essential tools to build impactful, human-centered, and financially viable AI-driven solutions.
With live instruction, hands-on workshops, and real-world applications, this program is the ultimate launchpad for aspiring founders to pave their path in AI-driven innovation and entrepreneurship.
📅 AI for Good Institute Online
Master AI-driven startup innovation with hands-on learning, expert mentorship, and a chance to pitch your startup to Silicon Valley VCs.
🗓️ Duration: 5 weeks
⏰ Format: Live online lectures, sessions, and pitch rehearsals
🎉 Final Pitch
Experience the Difference
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Live & Interactive: Hands-on, interactive workshops with real-time application of concepts delivered.
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World-Renowned Guest Experts: Hear from top AI founders, startup mentors, researchers, and investors at least once a week.
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On-Demand Access: Miss a live session? No problem. Recordings are available for review.
What you’ll gain:
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🚀 Launch-Ready Skills: Turn ideas into fully scoped MVPs using low-code tools and startup innovation frameworks.
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🤖 Technical Product Development: Learn to design, build, and pitch AI-driven products that balance profit and impact.
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💡 Startup Strategy & Success: Avoid common pitfalls by developing a strategy that increases your chances of startup success.
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🌐 Human-Centered, Ethical AI: Gain deep insights into human-centered AI, ethical AI, and AI policy trends—and learn how to embed these principles into every stage of product development.
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🎉 Pitch Like a Pro: Craft and perfect your startup pitch. Get personalized, detailed feedback and coaching as you develop and improve your startup pitch before presenting it to Silicon Valley VCs.
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📈 Investor Access & Live Pitch: Pitch your startup to Silicon Valley VCs and receive invaluable, real-time feedback.
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🤝 Network: Connect with investors, researchers, startup founders, and purpose-driven industry leaders in AI innovation.
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🌱 Career Acceleration: Gain hands-on experience with startup fundamentals, MVP creation, and ethical AI to launch a startup or accelerate your career.
This program is no longer accepting applications. Join the waitlist for the next online cohort!
Who Should Apply?
This program is ideal for aspiring tech innovators and entrepreneurs of all backgrounds, including:
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College juniors, seniors, fresh graduates, and young professionals interested in AI for Good or hoping to launch careers in entrepreneurship and AI innovation.
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Aspiring founders in the early stages of developing AI-driven startups: Ideation, Pre-seed, or Seed.
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Professionals and executives seeking to transition into AI or expand their knowledge in AI innovation and startup strategy.
Why the AI for Good Institute™Online?
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World-Class Expertise
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Developed by Stanford and MIT alumni with experience across multiple industries, including tech, product, business, data science, education, and global affairs.
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Sessions by an academic team of seasoned entrepreneurs, engineers, and investment professionals.
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Guest lecturers by Stanford faculty, Silicon Valley VCs, researchers, and global thought leaders.
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Hands-On, Immersive Training
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The curriculum emphasizes real-world applications of AI innovation and startup development for good.
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Combines theory with practice through projects, workshops, and investor pitch sessions.
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Our program combines hands-on learning with real-world applications, offering a structured pathway for those who want to drive change through entrepreneurship and technology.
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Talented, Carefully Selected Cohort:
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The AI for Good Institute online will attract a carefully selected cohort of diverse participants passionate about tech entrepreneurship and impact. Our cohorts are small and selective, and our training is immersive and highly collaborative, leading to lifelong friendships and communities of support coming out of our program.
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A Focus on Real Impact
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Graduates learn to create AI solutions that are ethical, user-centered, and scalable for impact and profitability.
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Curriculum Pillars:
We focus on three essential pillars to ensure your startup thrives in today's competitive landscape:
1. Business Innovation
Learn to turn ideas into successful ventures:
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Deep dive into business innovation and startup development.
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Turn an idea into a successful product or venture with our framework.
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Design | Product | Market | Finance | Strategy
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Core Skills: Product development, marketing, business strategy, fundraising, and strategic planning.
2. Technical Product Development
Master the process of creating technical AI products:
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AI Prototyping: Learn how to leverage no-code and low-code tools to build your MVP.
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AI Applications: Learn how to integrate the latest AI technologies in your solution to gain a competitive advantage.
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Engineering Collaboration: Communicate effectively with technical teams or outsourced developers.
3. Impact Strategy
Build startups that are both ethical and sustainable:
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AI Ethics and Policy: Understand the fundamentals of ethical AI innovation and emerging regulations.
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Human-Centered AI/ Design: Prioritize human-centered AI principles and all stakeholder needs.
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Scalable Impact: Align your product with long-term social and financial returns.
*No prior coding experience is required for this program*
Benefits of attending the AI for Good Institute
Our program offers a unique, immersive experience designed to transform ambitious individuals into successful AI-driven startup founders. With personalized support, hands-on learning, and exclusive access to world-class speakers and mentors, you'll get the skills, network, and confidence you need to succeed.
🌍 Build Impactful Startups
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Turn your ideas into scalable AI products and startups that balance impact and profitability. You'll learn how to create responsible, human-centered AI solutions that meet real market demands.
🎓 Learn from World-Class Experts
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Gain access to Stanford and MIT alumni, Silicon Valley VCs, and leading voices in AI, ethics, and entrepreneurship. Past speakers have included top investors, successful founders, and tech leaders. See last year's speakers here.
✍️ Live, Hands-On Learning
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No pre-recorded videos. Every session is 100% live, interactive, and immersive. You'll engage in workshops, apply skills in real-time, and get direct feedback from startup mentors and experienced instructors. Each session builds on the last to ensure continuous growth.
🤝 Small, Selective Cohorts
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Our cohorts are intentionally small, ensuring personalized support and a tight-knit learning community. You'll work in project teams and collaborate with peers, mentors, and coaches from diverse backgrounds.
🛠️ Build a Real MVP
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Take your idea from concept to a functional MVP (Minimum Viable Product). Learn how to use tools like Figma for wireframing, aiXplain for low-code development, and Excalidraw for fast prototyping. Our no-code/low-code approach empowers non-technical founders to build functional AI prototypes.
💡 Master Business Fundamentals
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Develop the skills every founder needs to succeed. From product strategy and market validation to customer discovery and growth hacking, you'll learn how to design a product roadmap, align market needs, and increase your startup's defensibility.
⚖️ Ethical & Human-Centered AI
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Master how to develop AI that prioritizes inclusivity, transparency, and fairness. Human-Centered AI (HCI) and Ethical AI principles are embedded throughout the program, ensuring you're prepared to create responsible AI products that meet regulatory standards and ethical guidelines.
🚀 Pitch to Silicon Valley VCs
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Put your hard work to the test. At the end of the program, you'll pitch live to a panel of Silicon Valley investors, founders, and industry leaders. Receive actionable feedback from experts who know what it takes to succeed.
🧑🏫 Dedicated Startup Mentors
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Every team has access to experienced mentors who offer one-on-one support. From technical development to pitch refinement, mentors are with you every step of the way to guide and challenge you to build a stronger startup.
📈 Real-World Pitch Rehearsals
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Practice and perfect your pitch through multiple pitch rehearsals. You'll receive live, personalized feedback to fine-tune your storytelling, business strategy, and technical delivery. By the time you pitch to VCs, you'll be pitch-perfect.
🏅 Earn Professional Certifications
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Graduate with a Professional Certificate from the AI for Good Institute™ and a Verified Digital Badge that you can showcase on LinkedIn. These credentials demonstrate to employers, investors, and accelerators that you've completed one of the most intensive startup innovation programs in the world.
🛠️ Exclusive Access to the AI for Good Fellowship
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As a graduate, you’ll be invited to apply to our exclusive AI for Good Fellowship. This prestigious program provides ongoing support, access to real-world projects, and opportunities to further develop your skills in AI, ethics, and innovation. Acceptance into the fellowship is not guaranteed.*
🌐 Lifelong Community & Network
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When you join the AI for Good Institute, you join a lifelong, thriving network of founders, mentors, VCs, and thought leaders. Stay connected with alumni, share opportunities, and access a supportive ecosystem to accelerate your personal and career growth.