Data & AI Executive, Board Member

Executives and managers are being asked to “have an AI strategy” without clear definitions, approve tools and pilots without confidence they’ll deliver value, balance innovation with risk and governance, and explain AI decisions to boards, auditors, and stakeholders, all without breaking trust or the budget.
This course shows you how to lead through that ambiguity.
You’ll learn how to define AI strategy in terms executives and boards actually care about, decide where AI should not be used before problems arise, right-size talent without overhiring or creating bottlenecks, evaluate tools objectively without becoming dependent on vendors, and choose projects that can survive procurement, politics, and operational reality. You’ll also learn how to communicate AI clearly, when the stakes are high and scrutiny is real.
By the end of five weeks, you’ll have an executive-ready AI strategy, a practical roadmap, and a clear briefing you can use immediately.
This course is built for leaders who are done with pilot purgatory, shiny tools with unclear ROI, and strategy decks that collapse at implementation. If you’re responsible for AI outcomes, this course will give you the confidence to deliver.
After completing this course, you’ll move from being “told to lead AI” to leading with clarity, credibility, and results.
A decision-first AI strategy framework that ties AI use cases to real business or mission outcomes
A simple way to define success, failure, and stop conditions—before anything is built
Practical guidance on upskilling vs. reskilling vs. role redesign (and when each makes sense)
Discussion of why Centers of Excellence fail—and what works instead
Clear build vs. buy vs. hybrid decision criteria grounded in cost, risk, and capability
Walkthroughs of common failure points before contracts are signed or tools built
A use-case prioritization framework
Hands-on scoring of real or representative AI ideas to surface quick wins vs. long-term bets
A credible AI pitch structure
Techniques for answering hard questions without overpromising
Feedback as you refine your AI strategy pitch

Data & AI leader, board member, mentor, US Marine
Senior Executive or Deputy (C-Suite, SES, VP, Director)
AI, Data, or Digital Leader (CDAO, Head of AI, Product, IT, or Innovation)
Business or Program Leader Owning AI Outcomes

Live sessions
Learn directly from Fredy Diaz 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
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Maven Guarantee
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6 live sessions • 17 lessons • 5 projects
Apr
25
Apr
25
May
2
Common AI Use Cases with proven ROI
May
2
Live sessions
1-2 hrs / week
Sat, Apr 25
5:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)
Sat, Apr 25
6:00 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)
Sat, May 2
6:00 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)
Projects
1-3 hrs / week
Async content
1-3 hrs / week
$895
USD