Leadership First. AI as the Accelerant.
Introducing the "Leadership in the AI Era" Program
Most founders are still deeply involved because key decisions don’t stick without them. This program builds leaders who can think clearly, own outcomes, and move the business forward, using AI as an accelerator for judgment, speed, and execution.
It’s a combination of academic rigor end entrepreneurial experience that frees founders to work on the business, not in it.
Application Deadline
January 10, 2026
Program Starts
January 14, 2026
12 Bi-Weekly Sessions
2 hours every two weeks over 6 months
AI Integration
Generative + Agentic AI for strategic advantage
Real Application
Implement immediately, not theory
Built at the intersection of
Curriculum developed in partnership with
Dr. Brooks C. Holtom
Academic Architect of the Program
Former Senior Associate Dean of the Georgetown University Business school
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26,000+ academic citations & award-winning management scholar
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Advisor to global organizations including World Bank, IMF, Microsoft
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Expertise in talent retention, culture, and leadership effectiveness
Entrepreneurial Experience in partnership with
EO Vietnam
We don’t just teach. We’ve built teams, shipped products, and lived the P&L.
Together, your instructors have over:
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$100M+ in annual revenue generated
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2,000+ employees hired, trained, and developed
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Multiple 7-figure exits
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Deep technical roots from top tech universities
David Nilssen
Founder | DOXA Talent
Former EO Global Learning/Board
Leads an 800-person borderless workforce in 12+ countries
SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year; Founder of two Inc. 5000 companies
Author of The Borderless Leader® and expert on the future of work
Dave Hajdu
Founder | AI Officer Institute
EO Global Tech Committee
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University of Washington alum.
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Former Microsoft data systems builder. Serial founder with products adopted by MLB, Fidelity, MTV, NCAA
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EO leader supporting 500+ high-growth businesses in Southeast Asia and Global Tech Committee
Dao Nguyen
Founding Partner | DN Legal
Former EO Vietnam President
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Harvard University (B.A.) and UCLA School of Law (J.D.) alum.
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30+ years advising complex cross-border matters across Vietnam, Japan, and the U.S.
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Widely recognized among Vietnam’s most influential legal professionals
Harley Trung
Founder | Coderpush
Incoming EO Learning Chair
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Yale-trained computer scientist
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Microsoft alum., co-founder of CoderSchool and Blue Sky Academy
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Brings 16+ years at the intersection of software, education, and entrepreneurship
Academic Rigor + Entrepreneurial Experience
Why You Need This Now
Your business can’t scale if every meaningful decision still requires you.
AI increases speed, but without strong leadership ownership it creates noise, confusion, and risk.
The next stage of growth requires an executive team of leaders, not helpers. Delay building them, and you risk becoming the constraint your company outgrows.
Here's Why This Program Is Different
Most AI Bootcamps
Focus 90% on tools and 10% on leadership
Show you 50 tools without explaining how AI actually works
Ignore the foundational leadership skills needed to implement anything
Leave you with a list of bookmarks and zero execution capability
Don't address the people side of transformation
This Program
Develops core leadership skills first (communication, strategy, execution, influence)
Layers in AI as a strategic enhancement to your leadership capabilities
Teaches foundational principles of Generative AI and Agentic AI
Shows you how to lead teams through change and AI adoption
Focuses on results and implementation, not just knowledge acquisition
Progressive Learning Path
A structured journey designed to elevate how you communicate, lead people, and scale your organization in the AI era.
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Series III
Lead the Organization
Theme
Strategy • Speed • Scale
Agenda
Session 8
Negotiating Internally and Externally
Session 9
Designing Workflows for Efficiency
Session 10
Using Data to Inform Decision-Making
Session 11
Innovating While Executing
Session 12
Leading Change
The shift:
From solving problems to designing the machine that prevents them.
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Series II
Lead Your Team
Theme
Talent • Density • Potential
Agenda
Session 4
Acquiring the Best Talent for the Right Seats
Session 5
Coaching Talent for High Performance
Session 6
Coordinating Efforts and Creating Accountability
Class 7
Retaining Talent Through Engagement
The shift:
From doing the work yourself to developing people who scale you.
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Series I
Lead Yourself
Theme
Influence • Brand • Clarity
Agenda
Session 1
Developing Leadership Identity and Brand
Session 2
Building Emotional Intelligence
Session 3
Communicating with Impact
The shift:
From talking to influencing with precision.
12-Session Program Curriculum
Session 1: Developing Leadership Identity and Brand
January 14th | 4:00–6:00 PM (GMT+7)
Instructor:
David Nilssen
Leadership starts with clarity. This session helps participants define who they are as leaders and build a consistent leadership brand that shows up clearly in decisions, behaviors, and communication.
Session 2: Building Emotional Intelligence
January 28th | 4:00–6:00 PM (GMT+7)
Instructor:
Dr. Brooks Holtom
As responsibility increases, emotional intelligence becomes critical. This session strengthens self-awareness and empathy so leaders can navigate difficult conversations, build trust, and lead with composure under pressure.
You'll Walk Away With
Core Leadership Skills
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Master crucial conversations that drive results
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Build high-performance teams
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Lead strategic planning with confidence
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Navigate organizational transformation
Strategic AI Integration
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Deep understanding of Generative AI
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Agentic AI principles and applications
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Tool evaluation framework
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Team AI adoption strategy
Real Business Impact
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3 implemented improvement projects
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Documented ROI improvements
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Process optimizations (5-10 hrs/week savings)
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Successful change initiative led
Who Is AI Leadership Training For?
Perfect If You're:
Founder or entrepreneur scaling $500K to $5M+ revenue
Senior leader or director in growing company
High-potential team member for leadership development
Part of EO Vietnam extended community
Ready to commit 2 hours bi-weekly for 6 months
Willing to be vulnerable and share real challenges
NOT For You If:
Looking for quick fixes or magic bullets
Want AI tools without leadership fundamentals
Won't show up consistently
Prefer theory over implementation
Think AI alone solves leadership challenges
The Investment
EO Members
$1,000
per participant
Extended EO Community
$1,500
per participant
What's Included:
12 bi-weekly 2-hour sessions
AI Fundamentals layer
Online community access
360-degree feedback
Personal Brand Portfolio
Core leadership curriculum
All materials and resources
Quarterly coaching check-ins
Leadership + AI Certification
ROI Reality Check
Leadership Training Alone
$3-8K
AI Bootcamp
$2-5K
This Program
$1.5K
Both included!
If This Program Helps You:
Avoid one costly miscommunication
$10K+ saved
Make one better strategic decision
$50K+ impact
Retain one key team member
$100K+ saved on replacement
Implement one process improvement
5-10 hours saved per week
The program has already paid for itself 20x over.
Limited Spots Available
We Cap the program at 48 People
Mix of founders and their team leaders learning together = better perspective and richer discussions
Application Deadline
January 10, 2026
Program Starts
January 14, 2026
Program Ends
Mid-July 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What EO Leaders Say
Dru Nguyen
COO, GAM Entertainment
Rich Pham
Co-Founder, Blackarts Racing
TK Nguyen
CEO, GAM Entertainment