In today’s fast-paced global economy, staying ahead of technological innovation and scaling your business effectively is critical to long-term success. The “Global Unicorn Program Series – Scaling Innovation: AI and Digital Strategies for Business Transformation” a joint offering from Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) and Columbia Engineering, is designed to equip senior executives with the strategic insights and tools necessary to lead in this transformative era.
Tailored for globally-oriented leaders, this program focuses on methods and tools to leverage the power of AI, cutting-edge technology, and data science to drive rapid business scaling and innovation. You will gain practical knowledge on how to integrate these technologies into your organization’s growth strategy, and position your company for sustained success in a highly competitive, tech-driven market.
Through cross-border networking and collaborations with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, you’ll not only acquire actionable strategies, but also forge new business connections that can facilitate global expansion.
Assess whether your company’s operational structure and technological capabilities are ready for AI and global expansion.
Develop a strategic AI and innovation plan that balances innovation, financial sustainability, and scalability, leveraging the power of AI to accelerate growth.
Understand capital requirements for AI and tech-driven scaling, and discover strategies to secure the necessary financial resources for sustainable growth.
Incorporate AI into your marketing and brand strategy to support digital transformation, brand scalability, and global market expansion.
Expand your company’s reach by creating a scalable business model that adapts to international markets, utilizing AI and data-driven insights to enhance global competitiveness.
New York City (NYC) is a global business and technology hub. NYC is home to leading AI-driven enterprises, Fortune 500 companies, venture capital firms, and academic institutions like Columbia, providing unparalleled access to industry leaders, guest speakers, and corporate visits. As a growing center for AI and digital transformation, NYC offers a dynamic environment for executives to engage with real-world innovation, strengthening the program’s appeal to a global audience.
The program spans 5 days in NYC, featuring world-class content, behind-the-scenes visits, and unique opportunities to engage with industry leaders and world-class faculty.
Founding Dean, Professor of China Business and Globalization, CKGSB
Associate Dean for Americas, Professor of Management Science, and Director of Research Center for Clean Energy and Carbon Neutral Development, CKGSB
Professor of Managerial Practice, Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, CKGSB, Executive Fellow, Harvard Business School, and Senior Advisor to the Chairman, JD Group
Professor of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research; Avanessians Director of the Data Science Institute, Columbia University
James and Sally Scapa Professor of Innovation in the Department of Mechanical Engineering; Co-Director, Maker Space Facility; Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University
Piyasombatkul Family Professor of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Columbia University
Associate Research Scholar, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, Columbia University
Professor of Professional Practice in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Columbia University
Ann Whitney Olin Professor of Political Science, Barnard College
Liu Family Professor of Financial Engineering; Director of the Financial Engineering Program, Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Columbia University
Dean of The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science and Morris A. and Alma Schapiro Professor of Engineering; and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Established in Beijing in November 2002, CKGSB is China’s first privately-funded and research-driven business school. CKGSB aims to cultivate transformative business leaders with a global vision, sense of social responsibility, innovative mindset, and ability to lead with empathy and compassion. CKGSB stands apart for its world-class faculty, research excellence, China insights and unparalleled alumni network. More than half of its 55 faculty members previously held tenure or senior professorships at top schools like MIT, Wharton, and Yale. Over half of its 22,000 alumni are at the CEO or Chairman level and, collectively, lead one fifth of China’s most valuable brands.
Since 1864, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University has been a resource to the world for major advances in human progress. Today, Columbia Engineering is a global leader in engineering education, research, and impact. Located in the heart of New York City, the school convenes more than 250 faculty members and 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students to push the frontiers of knowledge and solve humanity’s most pressing problems.
As impassioned problem solvers and prolific innovators, Columbia Engineering is united in its drive to combine deep knowledge with directed action to impact human progress. The school is not only a source of innovation but also a catalyst for entrepreneurial collaboration across multiple fields.
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