My name is Jim Griffin and I conduct an executive education program in Artificial Intelligence, consisting of 12 one-hour sessions over the course of 12 weeks. The program is tailored to your company.
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The issue with some other programs . . .
Online AI programs can be very technical, and participation is a personal initiative, unconnected to the company, so those miss the mark in multiple ways. Also, training formats that include participants from multiple companies don’t allow for frank and open discussion, so that’s a big opportunity lost.
About Me
I’m a faculty member at the University of Texas, Austin, where I’ve been since 2020. In addition, I’ve been leading AI and ML projects worldwide for more than 15 years, with dozens of projects completed in the US, Europe, the Caribbean and Asia Pacific, so I have real-world experience.
Also, I have a popular YouTube channel and podcast (AI Master Group) with over 30k subscribers across various social media, so you can be sure I know how to present concepts in a compelling way.
A Great Value
My program compares very favorably to other courses. A well-known format costs $15,000 per attendee for a program that's 100% online with no customized content, so that's $180k for 12 people. But our program costs only $90k for your whole team for three months, and it delivers content that’s specific to your company in a format that includes customization and interactive discussions. That’s a better value in every way.
Let’s schedule a call. That meeting could set you up to chart the way forward with new AI-driven opportunities in this year and beyond.
Jim Griffin Faculty, University of Texas, Austin (520) 230-2278 | jim@aimast.org
FAQs
Can you tell me more about the AI Executive Education Program?
The program consists of 12 live sessions over the course of 12 weeks. Each week consists of video content that is hosted online, plus a one-hour live session, with discussions that are specifically tailored to your company or to your industry. There is a knowledge check after each video.
What are the key topics covered in the program?
Week One includes an AI overview, including neural networks and key applications of AI in banking and financial services. Week Two covers natural language processing, including a case study involving sentiment analysis of financial news articles. Week Three covers a survey of the top machine learning models, including a case study for customer churn prediction. Week Four covers RAG, which is the framework that is used by enterprises when retrieving information from an internal knowledge base or corpus of documents. Week Five covers AI agents and LangChain, including a case study in algorithmic trading. Week Six covers responsible AI and tools or methods for mitigating risk in AI applications. Weeks 7-10 cover case studies related to key use cases of AI in banking and financial services, including personalized banking, regulatory compliance, forecasting, and AI-driven document processing. The final two weeks are devoted to creating an actionable strategic roadmap that identifies the key uses cases for AI, and ranks those based on factors like ease of implementation and business impact.
How is the program tailored to my company?
The program kicks off in Week One with a business discussion that sets the business context, including current and planned initiatives, and concludes with two weeks of opportunity assessment, leading to a strategic roadmap, with a timeline and next steps. In between, the live sessions are interactive, so there are usually key take-aways each week based on a review of case studies from the financial services industry. And since the program includes only participants from your company, the discussions can be tactical and specific to your situation.
What is the expected commitment for participants?
There will be about 30-45 minutes of video content to review prior to each session, plus a one hour live session each week.
What is the format of the sessions? Are they live, recorded, or interactive?
The live sessions are designed to be interactive. They can also be recorded for later review.
The pre-recorded video sessions are about 10-20 minutes each, on average.
What’s the difference between this program and other AI executive programs?
Many AI programs are a personal initiative, unconnected to the company. By contrast, this program is interactive and is designed for members of only your company, allowing for more actionable outcomes.
Also, many programs are designed for front-line programmers and involve mid-term and final projects. But this program is designed for executives. You’ll see sufficient detail to understand how the technology works, but you won’t be required to write computer code.
Do participants need a technical background to benefit from the program?
No. This program does not assume or require a technical background in IT or AI.
How does this compare to AI executive programs from Harvard, MIT, or Wharton?
This program compares very favorably to courses offered by other top universities. A well-known format costs $15,000 per attendee for a program that’s 100% online with no customized content, so that’s $180k for 12 people. But this program costs only $90k for your whole team for three months, and it delivers content that’s specific to your company in a format that includes customization and interactive discussions. That’s a better value in every way.
Is there an option for ongoing support after the 12 weeks?
Yes, there is also an option for ongoing support, billed as a retainer at $7,500 per quarter.
Can you provide links to Jim’s podcast or YouTube channel?
How do I schedule a call with Jim Griffin?
You can book a meeting at https://calendly.com/jim-griffin-ai/discovery-call, or you can call his office line at 520-230-2278.
How are the live sessions delivered? (Zoom, Teams, etc.)
The live sessions can be held on whatever platform your company prefers to use for internal meetings, such as Zoom, WebEx or Teams, for example. For the pre-recorded video sessions, we’ll share a link.
What materials or prep work is required for participants?
Attendees should watch the video content for that week prior to the live call. There are about 30-45 minutes of videos each week, in addition to the live call.
Will our team have access to AI tools or platforms as part of the training?
Yes, as part of the program, attendees will set up and accounts on Google Colab. That account will enable you to review computer code, related to the pre-recorded video content, if any attendees wish to do so.
What kind of support is provided during the program?
In addition to the live sessions, Jim Griffin will be available for follow-up questions or support on email and via SMS.
Is this program designed specifically for financial services companies, or is it more general?
This program is designed specifically for financial services companies.
Who are the typical participants (roles, backgrounds) in the program?
This program is designed for senior leadership at your company, including the CXOs and business heads. Functional areas with a stake in AI include Operations, IT, Customer Service, Marketing, HR, Legal and Finance.
What’s the maximum number of attendees per company?
The maximum number of attendees is 20 per company.
What deliverables or outcomes can we expect from the program?
The program concludes with an actionable strategic plan, including a timeline and next steps.
Can you tell me more about the instructor’s background?
Jim Griffin is a faculty member at the University of Texas, Austin in the highly-regarded Masters program in Business Analytics, where he has been since 2020. That program was ranked 8th globally in the QS World University Rankings. In addition, he has been leading AI and ML projects worldwide for more than 15 years, with dozens of projects completed in the US, Europe, the Caribbean and Asia Pacific. He also has a popular YouTube channel and podcast (AI Master Group) with over 30k subscribers across various social media.
How can I verify Jim Griffin’s credentials with the University of Texas?
You can find him listed on the faculty page, here:
https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/…/msba-on-campus-faculty/
What’s the timeline for starting if we decide to move forward?
Since this program is customized for you, there’s no need to wait for a new cohort. The program can begin whenever you wish.
Can sessions be recorded for later access?
Yes, you are free to record the live sessions.
Is there any interactive component to the course?
Yes, all the live sessions are interactive and are designed to surface meaningful discussions about problems or market opportunities that might be addressed with AI.
What’s the process for customizing the curriculum for our company?
The customization process happens naturally as part of the interaction during the sessions, and as part of the feedback process. It starts off right away in the first session with a live discussion that sets the business context, including current and planned initiatives, and it continues in the same manner throughout the 12 weeks, especially the final two weeks, which entail an opportunity assessment and development of a roadmap.
How is payment handled?
Payment is $50,000 upon signing, and $40,000 at 30 days after launch.