Leadership First. AI as the Accelerant
Introducing the "Leadership in the AI Era" Program
The Only 6-Month Leadership Development Program Built for Vietnam's Most Ambitious Founders and Their Teams.
This is EO Vietnam's practical, battle-tested program that combines core leadership development with strategic AI integration.
12 Bi-Weekly Sessions
2 hours every two weeks over 6 months
EO Forum Methodology
Learn with 8-12 peers for accountability
AI Integration
Generative + Agentic AI for strategic advantage
Real Application
Implement immediately, not theory
Guided by World-Class Experts
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
David Nilssen
Founder | DOXA Talent
Former EO Global Learning/Board
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Leads an 800-person borderless workforce in 12+ countries
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SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year; Founder of two Inc. 5000 companies
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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
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.
Why You Need This Now
Leaders who haven't upgraded their core skills are struggling to scale (AI won't fix bad leadership)
Teams without strong leadership fundamentals can't adopt AI effectively (technology without leadership = chaos)
Your prospects and clients expect both exceptional leadership AND AI-enhanced execution – can you deliver?
“AI is an amplifier of leadership judgment. It rewards clarity and discipline, and exposes their absence just as quickly. This program stood out because it puts leadership fundamentals first, guided by instructors who’ve spent their careers studying and developing effective leaders.”
Rich Pham, Co-founder - Blackarts Racing
What EO Leaders Say
“Technology moves faster than leadership habits. I’ve seen teams rush into AI and create more confusion than progress. What gave me confidence in this program is the depth of thinking behind it - experienced operators and respected academics shaping how leaders adopt AI deliberately, not recklessly.”
Nhan Huynh, CEO - VPP Trading
What EO Leaders Say
“At this level, the real value isn’t information, it’s perspective. I wanted to be in a room where serious leaders are pressure-testing how they lead in the AI era, with guidance from instructors who’ve been trusted by global organizations and top executives.”
Anh Le, Managing Partner - DN Legal
What EO Leaders Say
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 I
Amplify Your Voice
Theme
Influence • Brand • Clarity
Agenda
Module 1:
Precision Communication (Writing & Clarity)
Module 2:
The Persuasive Speaker (Presentations & Story)
Module 3:
Strategic Negotiation & Agreement
Module 4:
Leadership Identity & Brand
The shift:
From talking to influencing with precision.
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Series II
Multiply Your Talent
Theme
Talent • Density • Potential
Agenda
Module 1:
The AI-Enhanced Recruiter
Module 2:
Goal Science & Alignment
Module 3:
The Coaching Habit (1-on-1s)
Module 4:
Performance & Culture Management
The shift:
From doing the work yourself to developing people who scale you.
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Series III
Scale Your Impact
Theme
Strategy • Speed • Scale
Agenda
Module 1:
Workflow Design & Operational Efficiency
Module 2:
Data Intelligence & Decision Velocity
Module 3:
Adaptive Strategy & Planning
Module 4:
Leading Change (The Capstone)
The shift:
From solving problems to designing the machine that prevents them.
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
$1-1.5K
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 4 Forums, each with 12 People
Mix of founders and their team leaders learning together = better perspective and richer discussions
Too few people = not enough diverse perspectives
Too many people = shallow conversations and no real vulnerability
Application Deadline
January 10, 2026
Program Starts
January 14, 2026
Program Ends
Mid-July 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Level Up Your Leadership?
The leaders who win in the next decade aren't the ones with the most AI tool subscriptions.
They're the ones with exceptional leadership skills who use AI strategically.
Application Deadline
January 10, 2026
Program Starts
January 14, 2026
Your competition is still choosing between leadership development OR AI training.
You'll be getting both.