AI is changing business – and how we work – faster than ever. People are living and working longer, creating new challenges for careers, productivity and society.
Through our work on AI, longevity and entrepreneurship, we explore the future of business and innovation – giving leaders the insights and tools to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Through this pioneering initiative, LBS is leading research, teaching and practical applications of AI to prepare business leaders for tomorrow’s challenges.
LBS Professors Andrew J. Scott, Lynda Gratton and Herminia Ibarra are internationally recognised for their research on longevity, careers and the future of business. Building on this expertise, the School has recently secured a £25m gift to establish our first-ever endowed institute dedicated to longevity, careers and the future of business.
Each year, 11 alumni entrepreneurs receive expert mentoring and hands-on support across legal, marketing, accounting, and design. This equips many to successfully launch ventures, including:
TreeApp
A mobile app that enables users to plant a tree for free by watching ads from sustainable brands.
Ocean Bottle
A reusable water bottle company on a mission to combat ocean plastic pollution.
CultMia
An online luxury fashion marketplace that curates and sells products from independent designers worldwide.
Founder of traffic management company Valerann, Michael Vardi’s impact since graduating has been significant. Valerann uses data to help save lives, reduce congestion and lower costs for organisations that manage our motorways and city roads.
Support pioneering research exploring how AI is reshaping industries, productivity and employment – empowering leaders and policymakers to navigate technological change and harness innovation for good.
Enable ground-breaking partnerships between academics and business leaders to understand how longevity transforms careers, productivity and society – and how organisations can thrive in an age of longer working lives.
Bring global experts, innovators and policymakers together to share insight and spark debate on the opportunities and ethics of AI – helping businesses lead responsibly in a rapidly changing world.
Create a lasting legacy by supporting world-leading research and teaching in AI and data science – helping leaders translate insights into real-world productivity and profitability, guided by responsible principles.
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