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Education & Academia

Where Industry Meets the Classroom

Our CEO doesn't just talk about AI — he teaches it at MICA. Product Management. AI for Designers. Data Visualization. That academic rigor, combined with daily production AI work, creates training programs that are both intellectually rigorous and immediately practical.

Academic Credentials

Adjunct Professor at MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art)
Teaching: Product Management, AI for Designers, Data Visualization
Highest-rated workshop presenter at regional nonprofit fellowship
University partner discount: 50% off hourly consulting
Co-founded Magick ML — open-source AI agent platform (2023)
Building and shipping production AI since 2022

Education Programs

University Curriculum Design

We help universities design AI curricula that are practical, current, and taught by practitioners. From single courses to full program tracks.

Guest Lectures & Speaking

Our CEO and senior team speak at universities, conferences, and industry events. Topics include AI agents, product management, design, and business transformation.

MICA Partnership

Jesse Alton is an adjunct professor at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), teaching Product Management, AI for Designers, and Data Visualization. This academic rigor informs everything we do.

Nonprofit Workshops

We run AI workshops for nonprofit organizations, fellowships, and community programs. Our highest-rated workshop was at a regional nonprofit fellowship program.

Fellowship & Mentorship

Structured mentorship programs for emerging AI practitioners. Pair your fellows with senior engineers and product leaders who build AI daily.

Research Partnerships

Collaborate on applied AI research projects. We bridge academia and industry, turning research into production systems.

“The fellows found the session incredibly valuable, and your workshop was a hit. Our fellows provided overwhelming praise and positive feedback.” — Program Director, Regional Non-Profit

Discuss an Education Partnership

Universities, nonprofits, and fellowship programs — we partner with institutions that want practical AI education taught by builders.

Contact Us

University & nonprofit partners receive 50% off hourly consulting rates.