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This custom-built program builds executive-level confidence and capability in AI without requiring any technical background. Move from AI observers to AI champions and power users.
Investment: $2,500 per person
Leaders Today Face Key AI Challenges
These leadership gaps are why most AI initiatives fail
Lack of Clarity
There is often confusion and uncertainty around the real-world applications of AI, how to implement it effectively, and what the true risks and benefits are. The learning curve can feel endless.
Risk of Falling Behind
As competitors increasingly leverage AI, there is a growing risk of being left behind with this rapid pace of innovation. The divide widens every day without a framework of first principles to stay ahead of the curve.
Opportunity Cost
The cost of not investing in AI literacy at the leadership level is significant, as organizations miss out on potential efficiency gains, competitive advantages, new business opportunities, and failed AI initiatives.
Why Now?
Anthropic published the Agent Skills specification as an open standard in December 2025 — and it was quickly adopted by OpenAI and soon Google.
This is the new AI infrastructure, like when websites became essential in the 2000s or mobile in the 2010s.
The leaders who master this standard first will define how AI works at their organizations. Everyone else will inherit their decisions or play catch-up.
You can be the person your company turns to when they say "how do we actually make AI work?"
Or you can be the one asking that question a year from now.
Members Come From
Hear what it's like in our program:
See Our Training in Action
Preview some of our core AI concepts. These are summarized lessons from our live weekly training program, condensed to show you the depth and practicality of what you'll learn.
AI-First Fundamentals
Learn the core principles of building effective AI workflows
AI Training Overview
See what you'll learn in our comprehensive AI training program
The AI Leader™ Program Is Open
8 hours of live intensive training — not recorded courses, real-time and interactive
Individual Enrollment
$2,500 per person
- 8 hours of live intensive training
- Complete AI SOS implementation playbook
- Skill Spec templates + examples library
- AI Leader™ certification
- 90-day implementation support
- Lifetime methodology updates
Enterprise Teams
$50,000 up to 30 leaders
- Everything in individual enrollment
- Customized to your industry and challenges
- On-site or virtual delivery
- Executive debrief session
- Custom AI tools built live for your org
100% tailored to your organization
From AI Curious to AI Champion
Our training process moves your organization from Education to Adoption
Complete Timeline & Implementation Plan
Designed for executive schedules with maximum impact in minimum time
8 Hours Live Training
3 comprehensive modules, real-time and interactive
2-Hour Sessions
Executive-friendly format with recordings available
90-Day Support
Weekly office hours + async Q&A
What's Included
Here's Everything You Get
The AI Leader™ program is open. Investment: $2,500 per person.
8 Hours of Live Intensive Training
Not recorded courses — real-time, interactive sessions with expert faculty
Complete AI SOS Implementation Playbook
The exact methodology built on Anthropic's Agent Skills standard
Skill Spec Templates + Examples Library
Plug-and-play templates ready for your organization
AI Leader™ Certification
For LinkedIn, resume, and credibility — demonstrate your AI leadership expertise
90-Day Implementation Support
Weekly office hours + async Q&A to ensure you succeed after training
Lifetime Methodology Updates
As the standard evolves, you stay current — no additional cost
The Math
The ROI case writes itself.
$15,600
Annual productivity gain from one documented skill saving 5 hours/week (at $60/hr)
6x ROI
You only need one skill to hit 6x return on your $2,500 investment in year one
40+
Average number of skills our clients document in year one
Overcoming AI Resistance & Building Confidence
Address the unique challenges of AI adoption in your organization
AI Anxiety & "AI Shame"
Many employees experience anxiety about AI replacing their jobs or feeling ashamed about not understanding AI technology.
- • Fear of job displacement
- • Feeling left behind by technology
- • Resistance to learning new tools
- • Imposter syndrome with AI
Psychological Safety
Our program builds psychological safety for AI experimentation using proven change management frameworks.
- • ADKAR framework for organization-wide adoption
- • Communication strategies that build trust vs. fear
- • Managing resistance at every level
- • Building AI champions within teams
Unique AI Change Management Approach
Unlike traditional change management, AI adoption requires addressing both technical literacy and emotional resistance. Our program tackles both simultaneously with industry-specific frameworks.
Is This For You?
Who This Is For
- • Senior leaders (VP+, Directors, Founders)
- • Companies with 10–250 employees
- • People ready to implement, not just learn
- • Leaders who want to be THE AI person at their company
Who This Is NOT For
- • Companies under 5 employees
- • Anyone who just wants to "learn about AI"
- • People who won't commit to implementation
- • Those expecting magic without effort
Executive Faculty
Learn from industry leaders with decades of AI/ML and leadership experience
Nick Talwar
Ex-Microsoft Technical Leader, CTO & Partner at Bottega8, Startup & VC Advisor
Nick is an AI and Machine Learning leader with 14+ years of experience as a product and engineering executive. His foundation in AI comes from studying Neural Networks through a Boeing and DARPA joint research grant, which received an engineering capstone award from his alma mater, Duke University.
Starting at Microsoft in Search and Recommendations, he went on to serve as CTO at Bottega, building zero-to-one solutions for leading enterprises like Square and Disney, and NIH-funded, TED-supported SleepSpace. In these leadership roles, Nick helped build and lead the implementation of novel ML and data-driven engineering solutions.
He now guides VCs and Boards on AI strategy and implementation for their late-stage portfolio companies. His 5-Step AI Playbook for Executives forms the foundation of this program.
Matt Kirk
Head of AI at AugmentAI, Head of AI at Zeitworks, O'Reilly author of Thoughtful Machine Learning
Matt is a hands-on engineering leader in AI and Machine Learning. His experience includes leading AI teams at AugmentAI and Zeitworks, founding his own venture (Modulus7), and authoring the acclaimed O'Reilly book Thoughtful Machine Learning.
Matt has a 15+ year track record of success in AI and Machine Learning. From building data models and ML systems to leading projects that unlock data potential with AI, he consistently drives business impact as a seasoned engineering executive. As a hands-on software engineer, he keeps abreast with the latest in AI through building at AugmentAI as well as leading and mentoring software engineering teams.
Amelia Leigner
Fractional CMO & CPO, Head of Product at Bottega8, Startup Growth Strategist
Amelia is a product and marketing executive with nearly a decade of experience helping early-stage startups and AI-driven companies launch and scale. She currently serves as Head of Product, Growth at Bottega8 and as Fractional CMO for Tech Leaders, where she drives AI product adoption and builds scalable growth strategies.
Previously, she was Fractional CPO at SeekInvest, where she shaped product vision and go-to-market strategy for a fintech platform serving financial advisors. She also founded Amazon Amelia LLC, a consulting practice supporting Amazon sellers with marketing and business development.
She now partners with founders and executives to align product and marketing, turning growth goals into measurable outcomes through frameworks for founder-led sales, AI-powered growth, and market positioning.
Todd Larsen
CEO at TechLeaders, CTO at AcreHedge, former Groupon, founding team at Digit.co (sold to OPRT)
As a former Global Platform Engineer at Groupon, Founding Engineer at Digit, and current CEO of Technical Leaders, Todd has 15+ years of experience building and scaling products in startup mode and at-scale.
From managing high performance teams to shipping solutions that customers love, Todd focuses on moving fast to create a positive impact on the world with technology. His expertise on change management and building strong technical teams has been instrumental for executives navigating AI transformation.
Stephen Bates
Co-Founder at Technical Leaders, Executive Coach & Leadership Consultant
Stephen brings a practical and pragmatic approach to leadership coaching and corporate training, with over 25 years of experience transforming technical teams and their leaders.
As Co-Founder of Technical Leaders, Stephen specializes in helping executives navigate the intersection of technology and business strategy. His extensive background in corporate training and leadership development enables him to guide C-suite leaders through AI adoption challenges, organizational change management, and the development of high-performing technical teams. His methodology focuses on practical, implementable strategies that deliver immediate business impact.
Executive Questions Answered
How is this different from generic AI training?
This is specifically designed for senior executives. We focus on strategic implementation, enterprise-scale solutions, and building tools that solve million-dollar problems - not just basic ChatGPT usage.
What if I'm not technical?
Perfect. This program is designed for business leaders, not engineers. Everything is taught in business terms with practical applications you can implement immediately.
How much time commitment is required?
8 hours of live intensive training delivered across focused sessions, plus 90 days of weekly office hours and async Q&A. Designed for executive schedules.
Can my leadership team join together?
Yes, we offer team enrollment with custom workshops for your specific industry and challenges. Contact us for enterprise pricing.
Is this confidential?
Absolutely. All sessions are under NDA. You can discuss your actual business challenges and get specific solutions without concerns about confidentiality.
What if our AI initiatives have failed before?
Perfect - that's exactly why this program exists. We'll analyze what went wrong, address the specific leadership gaps that caused the failures, and give you a proven framework to succeed.
Do you work with our specific industry?
Yes. Every program is 100% tailored to your organization's specific industry, challenges, and goals. We don't do generic training - everything is customized to your context.
Get Your Personalized AI Implementation PlanIn Just 30 Minutes
On your strategy call, we'll analyze your specific challenges and design a custom program that delivers ROI in weeks, not months. 100% confidential and no-obligation.
Your Free Strategy Call Includes:
- AI readiness assessment for your organization
- 3 quick wins you can implement immediately
- Custom program recommendation & timeline
- Analysis of your past AI initiative failures (if any)
- Industry-specific use case recommendations
Questions? Direct line to our founder: todd@technical-leaders.com