AI Business Planning for Non-Technical Leaders

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10 Days

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Cohort-based Course

Pick winning AI use cases for your team, gain confidence in build, buy or "vibe code” decisions, and get recognized for driving real results

Previously at

Accenture
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Course overview

You've built your career on your expertise and results. Now AI has arrived.

And your success depends on making smart decisions about a technology that is changing every single week.


Let's be honest...no one prepared non-technical leaders for this challenge. We are all expected to be AI experts now and 10x the output of our teams.


So you're stuck reading AI newsletters on weekends, evaluating vendor claims that might as well be written in hieroglyphics, and feeling certain you're falling behind competitors. Not only that, but now it’s a part of your performance review to drive AI in your team.


You need a cheatsheet, and fast.


So you can deliver results that get recognized by leadership -- and future-proof your career.


To get there, you can't just rely on technical teams making all the decisions. (And you're not going to become an AI expert overnight). You need to develop the judgment to scope and guide AI implementation effectively to reach your business objectives.


To be clear, this is not an AI 101 course.


Unlike broad "AI for Leaders" courses, this live cohort is built specifically for busy department heads, managers, and team leads who need practical frameworks they can plug and play.


I've designed this based on my own experience. At Accenture, I went from just a "regular" non-technical leader to securing $2M in funding for AI initiatives. Then I helped build the AI strategies that drove productivity improvements for over 14,000 consultants.


Today, I advise both tech startups and Fortune 1000 companies on becoming AI-native organizations.


By joining this course, you'll get my enterprise-grade templates and decision tools that have been battle-tested in the wild.


WHAT TO EXPECT:


This interactive course includes 4 live lunch-time sessions over 2 weeks, plus 2 office hours for personalized guidance.


WHAT WE'LL COVER:


- How to identify which problems in your organization are actually AI-solvable

- How to pick AI opportunities that will become your personal success stories

- How to speak confidently about AI without needing an engineering degree (and what is the difference between AI agents, Automation, GenAI, and Machine Learning)

- How to make informed build vs. buy vs. "vibe code" decisions to save money and move quickly

- How to set realistic expectations with leadership

- How to overcome resistance and build buy-in across your organization

- How to avoid the costly mistakes that 74% of companies are making

- How to future-proof your AI strategy as technology evolves


WHAT YOU'LL GET:


- Decision frameworks including the "Build, Buy, or Vibe Code" matrix

- AI vendor assessment checklist

- "Why we're going AI native" narrative template for team buy-in

- Guidance on when "vibe coding" is acceptable (and best tools for it)

- Case studies from companies seeing 70%-300% improvements in marketing, engineering, and product management

- Templates for communicating your AI strategy to different stakeholders

- Lifetime access to all course materials, frameworks, and recordings


The goal isn't to make you a technical expert - it's to give you the confidence to lead AI initiatives successfully.


WHO WILL BENEFIT MOST FROM THIS COURSE:


- You're responsible for AI implementation but don't have a technical background

- You need to make strategic decisions about AI investment

- You need to have AI in your OKRs or performance plans

- You're bridging the gap between technical teams and business objectives

- You want to position yourself as a forward-thinking leader


WHO THIS IS NOT FOR:


- Developers or AI engineers seeking technical implementation skills

- Solopreneurs who want hands-on coding instruction

- Those expecting to become AI experts overnight

- People looking for general "this is what ChatGPT is" courses


If you're still not convinced, consider this:


The price of this course is a fraction of the cost of a single failed AI project (so you should ask if your company will pay for this). And even if they won't, this is a small investment towards making your career future-proof.

Who should take this course

01

Team leads, directors, and department heads who have been "volun-told" to implement AI and need to show a plan, quickly.

02

Forward-thinking directors and VPs who want to demonstrate their strategic and tactical AI knowledge for career advancement

03

Execs, founders, and business owners who need to set the AI strategy for their org and can't afford to make costly mistakes

What you’ll get out of this course

Leapfrog to picking 2-3 of the most impactful AI use cases based on what top AI leaders are doing

Companies are already seeing huge results...HubSpot improved email performance by 70%, Gumroad increased feature releases by 300%. Don't reinvent the wheel. Learn directly from real, behind-the-scenes case studies - and brainstorm ways to implement in your own team.

Steal my framework for quickly deciding whether to Build, Buy, or "Vibe Code" AI solutions

Decision fatigue is real -- and not all use cases need to be custom-built (and who has engineering resources for that, anyway). You'll be able to confidently decide how you should implement each use case to maximize speed to value. We'll apply this framework together in real time

Deconstruct the best practices and top mistakes companies make when deploying AI internally

74% of companies are struggling to see value beyond an AI proof of concept. We'll cover what makes a good AI deployment (to AI agent or not to AI agent) so your efforts stay relevant and scale over time. We'll analyze real situations from within the cohort.

Create your own "Why We're Going AI Native" narrative to gain buy-in from your team

AI tech isn't even the hardest part -- AI leaders are putting 80% of their effort into aligning people and processes. You'll leave with a clear, actionable roadmap to transform your team into an AI-Native powerhouse.

This course includes

6 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

4 in-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

2 projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

Week 1

Jun 18—Jun 22

    Module 1: Leapfrog to High-Impact AI Opportunities

    • Jun

      18

      Session 1: Leapfrog

      Wed 6/184:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)
    • Jun

      19

      Optional: AMA with Lauren

      Thu 6/194:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
      Optional
    2 more items

    Module 2: Master the Build, Buy, or "Vibe Code" Decision Framework

    • Jun

      20

      Session 2: Master the Build, Buy, or "Vibe Code" Decision Framework

      Fri 6/204:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)
    1 more item

Week 2

Jun 23—Jun 27

    Module 3: Deconstruct Best Practices and Top Mistakes for AI Deployment

    • Jun

      25

      Deploy AI that Actually Scales

      Wed 6/254:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)
    1 more item

    Module 4: Creating Your AI Native Operating Playbook

    • Jun

      27

      Creating Your AI Native Operating Playbook

      Fri 6/274:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)
    2 more items

Post-course

    Jun

    30

    Optional: BONUS: Q&A

    Mon 6/304:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
    Optional

What people are saying

        "As CEO, I want every team member (including myself) to build out AI agents specific to each role by end of Q2. I’m here as a fan picking up anything you’re going to teach on this topic."
Alli Young

Alli Young

CEO, The Forem
        "Love that you make AI very tangible. It's been so helpful in my work!"
Laura Colagrande

Laura Colagrande

GTM & Partnerships, Bloomreach

Meet your instructor

Lauren Vriens

Lauren Vriens

Lauren Vriens is a Chief AI Officer, AI advisor, and entrepreneur. She previously scaled a startup to $50M in revenue, built AI strategies for 15k consultants, and pioneered Accenture's first client-facing GenAI solution.


Her engaging insights on practical applications of AI and startup growth have reached over 20 million people on LinkedIn. Lauren is currently authoring her forthcoming book, Genies and Wishers: Becoming an AI-Native Company.

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AI Business Planning for Non-Technical Leaders

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$1,150

Dates

June 18—27, 2025

Payment Deadline

June 17, 2025
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Course schedule

3-4 hours per week

  • Wednesdays & Fridays Live Sessions

    12:00pm - 1:30pm EST

    Use your lunch hour for the most impactful activity you could have on your plate -- future-proofing your career.

  • Thursday AMA Office Hours

    12:00pm - 1:00pm

    Open Office Hours for any questions and deep dives.

Why Learn Alone? The Cohort Difference

Why Learn Alone? The Cohort Difference

Active learning

Discover insights through shared examples and case studies from your peers. Group discussions reveal perspectives you might not find on your own.

Applied learning

Put concepts into practice with your cohort. You'll work together to apply new knowledge to your specific challenges, making learning immediately valuable.

Learn with a cohort of cool people

Connect with motivated individuals who share your learning goals. Build relationships that support your professional growth through collaboration and shared experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Join an upcoming cohort

AI Business Planning for Non-Technical Leaders

Cohort 1

$1,150

Dates

June 18—27, 2025

Payment Deadline

June 17, 2025
Get reimbursed

$1,150

10 Days