According to TechCrunch AI, Harvard Business School has introduced a startup bootcamp program called HBS Foundry that costs $699 and incorporates AI avatars of its instructors. The program leverages these AI-powered avatars to provide participants with feedback during practice pitch sessions and simulated board meetings.
The HBS Foundry program represents Harvard’s integration of AI technology into its entrepreneurship education offerings. By using AI avatars modeled after actual instructors, the program aims to give startup founders and entrepreneurs opportunities to rehearse critical business scenarios with automated feedback mechanisms. The $699 price point positions the bootcamp as a more accessible alternative to traditional Harvard Business School programs while still offering elements of the institution’s educational approach through AI-enabled instruction.