Executive education

Great Hill Partners Welcomes Atle Skalleberg as Executive-in-Residence

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Banking, Technology, Professional Services, Other Health, Health, Electronic Commerce, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Other Technology, Software, Fintech, Finance, Multimedia, Interim, Growth, Travel, Flight Centre, Executive education, Digital, Music, Boston University, Investment, Atle, Momondo, Wayfair, Acquisition, MIT, BI Norwegian Business School, Sport, Student, E-commerce, ASX, Online shopping

Great Hill Partners, a private equity firm that invests in high-growth, disruptive companies, today announced that Atle Skalleberg has joined the firm as an Executive-in-Residence.

Key Points: 
  • Great Hill Partners, a private equity firm that invests in high-growth, disruptive companies, today announced that Atle Skalleberg has joined the firm as an Executive-in-Residence.
  • In this role, Mr. Skalleberg will work with Great Hill to identify and pursue investment opportunities within the global travel industry alongside other businesses with direct-to-consumer or marketplace business models.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130026967/en/
    Mr. Skalleberg joins Great Hill after nearly two decades as an experienced eCommerce operator.
  • “Atle brings a differentiated perspective and extensive experience in scaling and accelerating growth across a broad range of global direct-to-consumer and marketplace businesses,” said Michael Kumin, Managing Director at Great Hill Partners.

Former White House Economists to Discuss Social Security, National Debt to Kick Off 'Finance Grand Challenges' Series at UMD Smith

Retrieved on: 
Friday, February 2, 2024
ExxonMobil, Department of the Treasury, Executive education, Government, Paycheck Protection Program, Social Security, Economy, Policy, Coronavirus, Council, Treasury, Group Policy, Assistant, Economics, Public policy, CBO, Economic Policy (journal), University, Organization, Small business, Student, Business, Congressional Budget Office, Management

Swagel, CBO director since 2019, previously served on the UMD School of Public Policy faculty and as a senior fellow for Smith's Center for Financial Policy .

Key Points: 
  • Swagel, CBO director since 2019, previously served on the UMD School of Public Policy faculty and as a senior fellow for Smith's Center for Financial Policy .
  • Goodspeed, like Faulkender and Swagel, served in the White House — on the Council of Economic Advisers, including as acting chairman from 2020-2021.
  • He previously served on the council as chief economist for macroeconomic policy and senior economist for tax, public finance and macroeconomics.
  • To register to attend the free event and for more information, go to the Finance Grand Challenges Speaker Series website.

The Biotech Accelerator Unicorn Program: A Unique Collaboration between CKGSB and the UC San Diego Rady School of Management

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Social responsibility, Biotechnology, UC, SAN, Knowledge, Partnership, Executive education, Curriculum, CKGSB, University, SVKM's NMIMS, Rady School of Management, Unicorn, Empathy, Doctor of Philosophy, Management, Growth

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) and University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) Rady School of Management are proud to announce the launch of the Biotech Accelerator Unicorn Program, a pioneering joint program specifically designed to empower CEOs, founders and investors in the life sciences and biotechnology industry.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) and University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) Rady School of Management are proud to announce the launch of the Biotech Accelerator Unicorn Program, a pioneering joint program specifically designed to empower CEOs, founders and investors in the life sciences and biotechnology industry.
  • The CKGSB-UC San Diego Biotech Accelerator Unicorn Program bridges the expertise of the two prestigious institutions, offering a unique curriculum that dives into the technological, managerial and strategic aspects of biotech.
  • The partnership also includes a collaboration with UC San Diego Extended Studies which leverages the university's community and regional connections to business and industry leaders.
  • The Rady School offers a comprehensive portfolio of seven graduate Master's programs, a PhD program and Executive Education courses.

Carnegie Mellon’s School of Computer Science Joins Hands with TalentSprint as Academic Partner for TechWise, a DEI Program Supported by Google

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Software, Professional Services, Hardware, Blockchain, Data Management, Training, Apps, Applications, Technology, University, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Security, Education, Student, School, MD, Faculty, Partnership, Executive education, Cohort, Carnegie Mellon University, Ecosystem, DEI, Computer science, CMU, SCS, TalentSprint, School of Computer Science

CMU-SCS joins as the academic partner for TechWise, a groundbreaking program supported by Google and spearheaded by TalentSprint, focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Key Points: 
  • CMU-SCS joins as the academic partner for TechWise, a groundbreaking program supported by Google and spearheaded by TalentSprint, focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
  • Introduced in 2022, TechWise stands as an extensive 18-month immersive program designed and delivered by TalentSprint.
  • The program fee is fully sponsored by Google which makes it completely free for the participants.
  • The recent inclusion of CMU's School of Computer Science as an academic partner marks a significant enhancement to the program.

W. P. Carey School of Business, Televerde Foundation expand prison education program

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 8, 2024
Mentorship, Partnership, Mechanics, Career, ASU, Executive education, Woman, Student, PEPS, Education, Transform, Workplace, Lifelong learning, Recidivism, Management, Communication, Nursing

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2020, the ASU W. P. Carey School of Business and Televerde Foundation have worked alongside community partners to offer a unique PATHS program for women as they transition out of prison. PATHS, an acronym for Prepare, Achieve, and Transform for Healthy Success, teaches skills in personal wellness, workplace readiness, employment strategies, mentoring, financial literacy, and lifelong learning. The program begins while the women are still incarcerated and continues through their reentry and transition back into society.

Key Points: 
  • TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2020, the ASU W. P. Carey School of Business and Televerde Foundation have worked alongside community partners to offer a unique PATHS program for women as they transition out of prison.
  • "We are thrilled to expand our partnership with the ASU W. P. Carey School of Business, further empowering women through education," said Michelle Cirocco, executive director of Televerde Foundation.
  • It also underscores our belief in education as a crucial driver of personal growth and societal advancement.
  • The associated fees are currently covered by Televerde Foundation, with future iterations also being funded by the generosity of donors through the ASU Foundation.

Defense Technology and Growth Executive Scott Rosebush Joins Fuse as President

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
CISSP, TASC, Grumman, UCLA, Culture, Executive education, SAIC, San Diego Business Journal, SAN, Northrop Grumman, Engineering, Growth, Fuse, Organization, Management

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fuse Integration, a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm, today announced that it has hired defense technology and growth leader Scott Rosebush as president.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fuse Integration, a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm, today announced that it has hired defense technology and growth leader Scott Rosebush as president.
  • An accomplished and respected executive, Rosebush brings to the role more than 20 years of aerospace and defense success in guiding military communications innovations and organizational growth success.
  • “Fuse has grown exceptionally over the last several years, and we are facing incredible growth right ahead of us,” said Sumner Lee , CEO of Fuse.
  • Rosebush joins Fuse from Cubic, where he served as vice president and general manager of secure systems.

Defense Technology and Growth Executive Scott Rosebush Joins Fuse as President

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
CISSP, TASC, Grumman, UCLA, Culture, Executive education, SAIC, San Diego Business Journal, Northrop Grumman, Engineering, Growth, Fuse, Organization, Management

WASHINGTON, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fuse Integration, a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm, today announced that it has hired defense technology and growth leader Scott Rosebush as president.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fuse Integration, a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm, today announced that it has hired defense technology and growth leader Scott Rosebush as president.
  • An accomplished and respected executive, Rosebush brings to the role more than 20 years of aerospace and defense success in guiding military communications innovations and organizational growth success.
  • “Fuse has grown exceptionally over the last several years, and we are facing incredible growth right ahead of us,” said Sumner Lee , CEO of Fuse.
  • Rosebush joins Fuse from Cubic, where he served as vice president and general manager of secure systems.

MIT Sloan Executive Education Launches New Course Offerings Focused on AI Business Strategies

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Faculty, Learning, Executive education, Deep learning, Research, DL, Organization, AGI, AI, Generative, Translation, Machine learning, Computing, Management, Teaching

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MIT Sloan Executive Education announces two new courses on AI business strategies, Leading the AI-Driven Organization and Generative AI (GenAI) Business Sprint, led by Paul McDonagh-Smith, senior lecturer of IT and executive education. Leveraging insights from his 20 years of research and teaching focused on digital transformation and translating computer and data science into measurable business values, these courses will help business managers – particularly those responsible for strategic decision-making – learn how to create an effective roadmap for the implementation of AI in business practices.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MIT Sloan Executive Education announces two new courses on AI business strategies, Leading the AI-Driven Organization and Generative AI (GenAI) Business Sprint , led by Paul McDonagh-Smith, senior lecturer of IT and executive education.
  • "Today's leaders need to evolve their core skills to deliver sustainable impact and value creation in the age of AI," says Paul McDonagh-Smith, senior lecturer of IT and executive education, MIT Sloan School of Management.
  • Available now, " Generative AI (GenAI) Business Sprint " is the latest addition to MIT Sloan's Business Sprint offerings, providing the opportunity for on-demand professional development.
  • For a complete list of upcoming Executive Education courses, visit the MIT Sloan Executive Education website .

Jill Zimmerman, Distinguished Executive Leader and Chief People Officer, Joins SurePeople’s Executive Advisory Board

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Banking, Software, Mobile, Wireless, Professional Services, Internet, Data Management, Technology, Other Professional Services, Insurance, Human Resources, Finance, Other Technology, Consulting, Motivation, CHRO, Bank, Executive education, Northwestern University, Effectiveness, Talent, Change management, Partner, Aon Hewitt, EVP, Talent management, Discover Financial, Hilco Global, Personality, DEI, Bank of Montreal, Publication, Management

SurePeople, a technology innovator dedicated to unlocking human potential, today announced the appointment of Jill Zimmerman as an Executive Advisor.

Key Points: 
  • SurePeople, a technology innovator dedicated to unlocking human potential, today announced the appointment of Jill Zimmerman as an Executive Advisor.
  • Zimmerman is currently EVP, Chief People Officer for Hilco Global, a private, diversified financial services organization.
  • “We’re extremely fortunate to welcome someone with Jill’s expertise, experience, and people-centric values to our team as an Executive Advisor,” said SurePeople Founder and CEO Niko Drakoulis.
  • “Throughout her distinguished career as an executive leader, Jill has always put people first, aligning with our Company’s mission to make people sure of themselves and organizations sure of their people.

Wharton Executive Education Answers Executive Demand with the launch of Generative AI and Business Transformation

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 11, 2023
General-purpose technology, LLM, Generative, Research, Organization, Workplace, Executive education, Industrial applications of nanotechnology, Synthetic media, Consultant, Business transformation, Fine-tuning, Culture, Marketing, Hosanagara, Media, University, Internet, Consumer, Electricity, AI, Knowledge, RAG, Analytics, Sales, Management

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The emergence of generative AI is triggering a transformative shift throughout the culture, operations, and strategies of organizations everywhere. As executives struggle to understand its implications, many are realizing they simply don't possess the knowledge and tools necessary to successfully leverage generative AI within their company, nor do they understand the user experience, ethical, and governance challenges involved in responsible implementation.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has launched its new open-enrollment program Generative AI and Business Transformation , slated for March 4-7, 2024 at Wharton's San Francisco campus.
  • Sessions include AI and General-Purpose Technologies, Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs): Tech and Biases, AI Implementation: Finetuning and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), Consumers and AI, Redesigning Workflows, AI in the Workplace, Industry Applications, and AI Governance.
  • "There is a small window of opportunity during which companies can adopt and fully take advantage of generative AI," says Hosanagar.
  • Generative AI and Business Transformation will run its first cohort on Wharton's San Francisco campus March 4 – 7, 2024 and is now accepting applications.