What Happened When Researchers Co-Founded a Startup with AI

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A collaboration between Microsoft and NYU Stern explored the role of AI as a startup's first hire, challenging traditional workflows.
What Happened When Researchers Co-Founded a Startup with AI
A What happened
Microsoft and NYU Stern's Tech MBA program engaged in a semester-long project that examined the potential of AI as a startup's initial hire. Thirty students were divided into six teams, each utilizing Microsoft 365 Copilot, which features advanced AI capabilities. The objective was to challenge conventional workflows and create 'Frontier Firm' companies that leverage AI from the beginning. This initiative aimed to explore the future of collaboration between humans and AI agents, pushing the boundaries of how work is traditionally conducted.

Key insights

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    AI Integration in Startups: Exploring AI's role as a foundational element in new business ventures.

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    Redefining Workflows: Challenging traditional methods by embedding AI from the start.

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    Human-Agent Collaboration: Investigating the dynamics of working alongside AI agents.

Takeaways

The project highlights the transformative potential of AI in shaping future business practices.

Topics

Technology & Innovation Artificial Intelligence

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