AI Leadership and Strategy

4 Weeks

Cohort-based Course

This intensive four-week program goes beyond technical concepts to address the real challenges leaders face when implementing AI.

AI Leadership and Strategy

4 Weeks

Cohort-based Course

This intensive four-week program goes beyond technical concepts to address the real challenges leaders face when implementing AI.

Hosted by

Derya Isler

Head of AI at SiriusXM, previously product leader at Instagram, Spotify.

Derya Isler

Head of AI at SiriusXM, previously product leader at Instagram, Spotify.

Course overview

Transform Your Organization Through AI Leadership

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, artificial intelligence isn't just another technology initiative—it's a fundamental transformation that touches every aspect of an organization. The AI Leadership and Strategy course equips senior leaders with the knowledge, frameworks, and practical skills needed to successfully lead AI initiatives and drive organizational transformation.

Who is this course for

Senior executives and directors who need to develop and execute AI strategies

Business unit leaders responsible for AI transformation initiatives

Technology leaders transitioning into AI leadership roles

Senior executives and directors who need to develop and execute AI strategies

Business unit leaders responsible for AI transformation initiatives

Technology leaders transitioning into AI leadership roles

Innovation leaders seeking to leverage AI for organizational growth

What you’ll get out of this course

Develop comprehensive AI strategies aligned with business objectives

Learn to evaluate AI opportunities, assess organizational readiness, and create actionable roadmaps that connect AI initiatives directly to business value, ensuring technology investments drive meaningful outcomes.

Build and lead effective AI teams

Master the art of structuring and leading cross-functional teams that blend technical and business talent, while fostering collaboration and communication between data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders.

Drive organizational change for AI adoption

Create strategies to guide your organization through AI transformation by building trust, addressing concerns, and developing a culture that embraces data-driven decision making while preserving human judgment.

Create sustainable competitive advantages through AI

Build lasting organizational capabilities that continuously identify and scale AI opportunities, supported by robust data infrastructure and rapid experimentation processes.

What’s included

Live sessions

Learn directly from Derya Isler in a real-time, interactive format.

Lifetime access

Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.

Community of peers

Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.

Certificate of completion

Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.

Maven Guarantee

This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.

Course syllabus

4 live sessions • 8 lessons

Week 1

Feb 24—Mar 2

AI Business Strategy and Transformation

Feb
6
Week 1: AI Business Strategy
Thu 2/611:00 PM—12:15 AM (UTC)

2 more items

Week 2

Mar 3—Mar 9

Building and Leading AI Teams

Feb
13
Leading AI teams
Thu 2/1311:00 PM—12:15 AM (UTC)

2 more items

Week 3

Mar 10—Mar 16

Risk Management and Governance

Feb
20
Risk Management and Governance
Thu 2/2011:00 PM—12:15 AM (UTC)

2 more items

Week 4

Mar 17—Mar 23

Change Management and Implementation

Feb
27
Change Management
Thu 2/2711:00 PM—12:15 AM (UTC)

2 more items

What people are saying

The course's emphasis on risk management and governance was exactly what I needed. In regulated industries like healthcare, balancing innovation with compliance is crucial. I now have a clear framework for making these decisions.

Dylan B.

Chief Strategy Officer

What sets this course apart is its practical approach to AI leadership. The live sessions and peer discussions helped me navigate real challenges I was facing. The network I built with other participants has become an invaluable resource for sharing insights and best practices

Fatima C.

Director of Product

The combination of strategic frameworks and hands-on exercises was powerful. I finished the course with a complete AI transformation roadmap for my organization, including risk assessment and change management plans.

Rob M.

Director of Operations

The course's approach to building and leading AI teams was invaluable. I learned how to structure teams effectively and foster collaboration between technical and business stakeholders. I was able to convince our senior management to change the structure of our teams.

Amy G.

Sr. Director of Product

Meet your instructor

Derya Isler

As the Head of AI at SiriusXM, Derya is a trailblazer in leveraging artificial intelligence to craft personalized, engaging user experiences. With a career that spans the e-commerce, media, and finance industries, Derya has been at the helm of AI teams at some of the world’s leading multi-billion dollar companies, including Instagram Reels at Meta and Spotify’s Personalization team, the brains behind the beloved Daily Mix and Discover Weekly playlists.

She is the founder of AIProductMaster to empower aspiring professionals to break into the field and support mid-level PMs in their ascent to leadership positions, thereby shaping the future of AI innovation.

Derya is also an adjunct professor at Boston College, sharing her deep understanding of AI and product management to future leaders, bridging the gap between academic learning and industry practice.

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