The AI Advantage:

Staying Ahead in a Fast-Changing Work World for Corporate Professionals

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Learn from global AI, creativity, and strategy experts shaping the future. Apply insights to your career today—thrive, lead, and innovate as the rules of work evolve.

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Why This Course?

 

In today’s rapidly changing work environment, staying relevant isn’t enough - you need to stand out, master AI, and lead with creativity and strategy. 

The AI Advantage is a practical, peer-powered course designed to give you the tools, insights, and networks to thrive in the age of AI and automation.

Based on the success of our in-person peer-to-peer learning events, we’re bringing the same engaging format to a fully online course: inspiring talks from global innovation leaders, real-world assignments, interactive work groups, and live check-in sessions.

We are bringing you the latest knowledge of the experts shaping the future at Silicon Valley, Europe’s top tech hubs, and global companies like Sephora, Netflix, GoodLeap and alumni of LEAD Stanford’s leadership program.

What You’ll Gain?

 

âś” Make the AI Shift Work for You and Your Career
Cut through the hype. Understand exactly how AI is reshaping industries and roles — and what it means for your career path. Move beyond fears of job loss to identify the concrete opportunities AI creates for professionals like you.

âś” Master the AI Toolkit Top Innovators Use
Learn the same tools and methods used by leading innovators and high-growth companies in Silicon Valley and beyond. From strategy to hands-on applications, you’ll gain the practical skills to use AI responsibly and effectively in your day-to-day work - and to boost own creativity and innovation.

âś” Position Yourself as the AI Expert in Your Space
Confidently apply your new skills to real business challenges. Build authority, stand out in meetings, and be seen as the person who understands AI — not just ChatGPT basics, but the advanced tools and frameworks top performers are already using.

Course Structure

Duration (2.5 months): January 15, 2026 – March 26th, 2026

Part 1 – Staying Ahead of the Game: Navigating a New World of Work

Stay ahead in the AI era by transforming how you think about your career, your skills, and your team’s potential. In this part, you will reflect on your current relationship with AI, explore how it can remove frustrations and amplify your strengths, and discover where AI can create real efficiencies and opportunities for growth.

Topics covered

  • Career transformation in the age of AI, thinking one step ahead
  • Driving rapid innovation and building competitive teams
  • Becoming the AI expert in your space - real case
  • Discovering how AI can work for you: identifying where it creates efficiencies, removes friction, and amplifies your strengths

Part 2 – The Creative Edge: Innovation in the Age of AI 

Turn AI into your competitive advantage by combining human-centered creativity with responsible innovation. In this part, you will move beyond theory and into practice—designing a low-risk, high-impact AI pilot that shows measurable value for your work or team.

Topics covered

  • Creativity & AI: True innovation in an automated world
  • From Ideas to Impact: How AI is Powering Human-Centered Innovation Across Business

  • Practical AI tools: avoiding pitfalls and hallucinations and becoming a confident power user

  • Discovering how AI tools stack together to deliver greater speed, efficiency, and effectiveness

  • Designing and testing a low-risk, high-impact AI pilot at work

Part 3 – From Insight to Impact: Build, Lead & Grow 

Turn your new skills into visible results. In this part, you will learn how to secure buy-in for innovation at any level, showcase your AI pilot, and position yourself as a forward-thinking professional. The focus is on influence, leadership, and long-term growth—so you not only apply what you’ve learned but also continue building momentum beyond the course.

Topics covered

  • Securing buy-in for innovation at any level

  • Showcasing your AI pilot and applying course learnings to stand out at work

  • Demonstrating expertise and continuing your professional growth beyond the course

Your Mentors

Daniel Vargas GĂłmez

 AI and Digital Innovation
Strategist at Netflix

Rashi Agrawal

Head of AI Engineering at GoodLeap

âś“ Stanford LEAD

Monisha Shah

Director, eCommerce Development at Sephora

âś“ Stanford LEAD

Vinita Soin

VP Finance
at KNAV US

âś“ Stanford LEAD

Glenn Machielsen

Head of Accounts
& Board Member
at Lukkien 

Varun Kohli

Advisor, Board Member, CMO and a Dad


How You’ll Learn?

 

Expert sessions

Pre-recorded lectures from top global innovators

Practical assignments

Designed for immediate workplace application

Interactive work groups

Test ideas and learn from peer proffesionals

Live check-in sessions

Get feedback, guidance, and accountability

Early Innovator Pricing

 

This cohort is an exclusive opportunity to join at a special Early Innovator rate. Why? We are introducing a few new interactive elements into our courses and would like your feedback and reviews.  The content is fully actionable, as in our other courses. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this high-impact learning experience.

Who Should Attend?

✔ Ambitious professionals looking to stay ahead and thrive in a fast-changing world

âś” Leaders and innovators looking to integrate AI into strategy and creativity

✔ Non-technical professionals and leaders  looking to gain confidence in the AI space. The tools and assignments are adapted to your specific needs.

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The Hybrid Format

 

This course blends flexible learning with live collaboration so you can learn at your own pace while connecting with peers and industry leaders.

  • Video Modules — At the start of each part, you’ll get access to a curated set of expert video sessions, released during the first week. Watch them on your own schedule.
  • Real-Life Assignment — Apply what you’ve learned immediately with a practical assignment you can integrate into your work.
  • Live Peer Workgroups — Join small, interactive groups to workshop ideas, share progress, and get feedback from peers.
  • Live Online Discussion — At the end of each part, take part in a facilitated live discussion with the Upmarqt team and fellow participants to consolidate insights, ask questions, and refine your action plan.

By the end of the program, you’ll have tested ideas in real life, refined them with expert feedback, and built a network of like-minded leaders ready to navigate the AI era together.

Why Professionals Trust Us 

 

  • Based on the success of in-person peer-to-peer learning events with high engagement
  • Speakers include leaders from Sephora, Netflix, Leading Silicon Valley Startups, and alumni of LEAD Stanford
  • Real-world assignments and interactive group discussions ensure practical application and immediate impact

Reserve Your Spot Now And Gain The AI Advantage (January 15, 2026 to March 26, 2026)

 Learn from the world’s leading innovators, apply actionable tools, and take your career to the next level.

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