Harvard Integrates Synthetic Instructor Avatars into $699 Startup Bootcamp to Simulate High-Stakes Pitch Sessions
Harvard Business School's HBS Foundry has unveiled a $699 startup bootcamp that leverages interactive AI avatars of faculty to conduct simulated investor pitches and board meetings. The initiative signals a pivotal shift in executive education, using low-latency synthetic personas to scale premier venture mentorship at a fraction of traditional tuition costs.