AI and Data for Strategic Advantage
Tuck Executive Sprints at Dartmouth
Program Overview
Learn to compete in the digital age.
The AI and Data for Strategic Advantage program at Dartmouth equips leaders with the insights to harness data and AI as core drivers of value creation, industry transformation, and long-term competitive edge. Delivered live and online over four short sessions and two days, this program empowers managers to lead in an era defined by disruption and digital acceleration.
Are you ready to help your organization use AI to build transformative value? Join us.
Program Benefits
Benefits For You
- Explore timely topics online, led live by award-winning faculty from Dartmouth’s top-ranked Tuck School of Business.
- Move beyond technical jargon to understand how data and AI can help you make high-impact strategic decisions.
- Gain actionable tools and frameworks to integrate data and AI into your business strategy.
- Personally interact with Tuck faculty in small cohorts and gain real insights on your most pressing challenges.
- Earn a general management certificate that can be shared on LinkedIn and included on your CV.
- Gain access to the Tuck Executive Education alumni community and receive a 10% discount on future Tuck Executive Education programs.
Benefits For Your Organization
- Because programs are topical and timely, participants begin applying their learnings immediately, resulting in an immediate ROI.
- For companies that send small groups, Tuck Executive Education programs create a common language and shared framework to help tackle challenges and drive action.
- Participants thrive post program and transfer their learning back to teammates. One client company has reported that 75% of their global leadership team is now comprised of Tuck Executive Education alumni.
Build a Business Case to Attend
Learn more about organizational benefits and how to advocate for yourself on our Building the Business Case page.
Who Should Attend
AI and Data for Strategic Advantage welcomes executives from across industry.
Participants are typically business leaders who are ready to rethink how their companies compete, organize, and win in a world infused with intelligence. This program is designed for curious managers who are excited to lead in a digital-first future.
This program is a fit for you if you meet the above criteria and seek to:
- Hone your data-driven decision-making skills
- Strategically integrate AI into your organization
- Competitively position your organization in the market
Come with Your Team
We encourage teams from the same company to attend the program at the same time to maximize application and impact. Groups of four or more participants who come together will receive a 10% discount on the program fee. To learn more about group enrollments, please contact us today.
Cohorts by the Numbers
Participant Stories
Learning is the most important tool driving change. AI and Data for Strategic Advantage brings together the top minds in corporate strategy and encourages technological experimentation for non-linear innovation.
Jonathan Stanton
Managing Director, Rialto Capital
Before coming to AI and Data for Strategic Advantage, I thought I had a grasp on the concepts, because I have an ecommerce business and I was already living in what VG calls the "fusion strategy future." I was mistaken, and learned so much. I especially liked the case studies. Walking through what existing, familiar companies are doing to implement this strategy helped me to apply these same concepts to my company.
Julie Valdez
Owner, Pacific Office Solutions
AI and Data for Strategic Advantage was very useful in helping me think through the importance of data and data analytics through the use of AI, in the evolving business world of today. It also led stimulating conversations about businesses looking for “the next big thing;” how to identify an incubation business, how to set it up, and how to run it.
Ron Locklin T'84
Director of Cloud Platform, Autodesk
Program Curriculum
Rethink how value is created in a new digital world.
AI and Data for Strategic Advantage is a two-part program that asks participants to engage with cutting-edge concepts in AI, proprietary data strategy, and digital transformation. The program combines faculty-led sessions, real-world case studies, and applied assignments to help leaders develop a strategic, organization-wide lens on how to turn AI disruption into sustainable advantage.
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Session One: September 15, 2026 - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST
Moats Are Melting: Rethinking Advantage in the Age of Intelligence
In this session, participants explore how traditional sources of competitive advantage—like scale, brand, and assets—are being disrupted by AI-native competitors and evolving customer workflows.Distinctive Data and AI: The New Core Competence
This session dives into how proprietary, real-time data can become a company's most important asset and how leaders can design data strategies that fuel innovation and sustained advantage. -
Session Two: September 22, 2026 - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST
Strategy at the Speed of Learning Machines
Drawing on examples from John Deere, Caterpillar, Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Nvidia, Tesla, and others, the session demonstrates how competitive advantage in the Age of Intelligence increasingly derives from economies of expertise rather than just scale or scope. Deere’s equipment learns with each acre, Caterpillar’s fleets learn across job sites, Rolls-Royce’s engines learn over decades of flight, and Tesla’s products and factories learn at the speed of data and algorithms.Master Class: From Concepts to Applications
In this capstone-style session, participants apply the program’s frameworks to real challenges in their own organizations, drawing from case discussions, readings, and peer insights.
Program Faculty
FACULTY DIRECTOR
Vijay Govindarajan
Coxe Distinguished Professor of Management
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This live, online program helps today’s managers understand the power of data and AI.
FACULTY DIRECTOR
Venkat Venkatraman
Tuck Executive Education Faculty
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We show leaders how to use these tools to transform their industries and radically shift how value is created.
The Tuck Experience
Tuck’s transformative experience, designed for your schedule.
All of our Executive Sprint participants experience what makes Tuck distinctive: world-class faculty, deeply personal engagement, and a focus on real-world application. Delivered live and online over four short sessions and two days, Tuck Executive Sprints brings the best of Tuck to you, no matter where you are.
Designed for busy executives, the format allows you to immerse yourself in transformative learning without stepping away from your responsibilities. You’ll leave with the same trusted frameworks, faculty access, and lasting insights Tuck is known for—ready to lead with clarity in a rapidly evolving world.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the AI and Data for Strategic Advantage program?
AI and Data for Strategic Advantage is a live, online Tuck Executive Education program that helps leaders understand how to use AI and data to inform strategy, improve decision-making, and create business value.
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Who should attend this program?
This program is designed for leaders, managers, and professionals who want to better understand how AI and data can be applied in a business context—no technical background required.
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What will I learn in this program?
Participants learn how to evaluate AI opportunities, ask the right questions of data, and translate insights into strategic action. The program focuses on practical frameworks for using AI and data to support real business decisions.
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Do I need a technical or coding background to participate?
No. The program is designed for non-technical professionals and focuses on how to lead with AI and data, rather than how to build models or write code.
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What makes this program different from other AI or data courses?
This program focuses on strategic application rather than technical depth. It emphasizes how leaders can use AI and data to drive decisions and organizational impact, with a strong focus on real-world use cases and discussion.
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Is the program live or self-paced?
The program is delivered live online and is faculty-led, allowing for real-time interaction with both faculty and participants.
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How long is the program? What is the time commitment?
The program is designed to fit into a busy schedule, with live sessions scheduled over two days, a week apart. Specific dates and timing are listed on the program page.
Participants should expect to spend three hours in each of the live sessions, along with optional preparation or reflection to reinforce learning.
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Will I interact with other participants?
Yes. The program is highly interactive, with opportunities for discussion, group exercises, and peer exchange with professionals across industries.
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Do I receive a certificate after completing the program?
Yes. Participants receive a Tuck Executive Education certificate upon successful completion.
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How much does the program cost?
The program fee is $975 and reflects the live, faculty-led experience and interactive learning format. For groups of four or more executives from the same organization, we offer a 10% discount.
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Can I join from outside the United States?
Yes. Participants join from around the world. As long as you can attend the scheduled sessions, you can participate.
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How can I tell if this program is right for me?
If you are looking to better understand how AI and data can inform strategy and improve decision-making in your organization, this program is designed to provide clear, practical guidance.
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