About
Mike Grandinetti, an award-winning professor and serial entrepreneur, currently serves as a Babson Industry Fellow. With experience advising global companies like Ferrari, Microsoft, and Capital One, he has also taught at prestigious institutions such as Harvard and MIT. At Babson, he contributes through guest lectures and programs like the New Tech Ventures course, focusing on AI-driven innovation.
His research interests center on leveraging artificial intelligence to democratize innovation, particularly through agentic AI and industry-specific generative AI solutions. He emphasizes the importance of unique insights, deep data specialization, and ethical responsibility in AI development. His case studies on HARVEY AI, Khan Academy, and Inflection AI illustrate strategic differentiation beyond capital.
Mike highlights trends in AI applications across industries, noting the critical need for AI literacy in healthcare, finance, and legal sectors. He advocates for interdisciplinary expertise and founder-driven innovation, contrasting successes like Tesla/SpaceX with failures like FTX.
As a Babson Industry Fellow, Mike developed the free Foundations of AI Badge course, underscoring his commitment to equipping students with future-ready skills. His work bridges academia and entrepreneurship, focusing on responsible AI design and strategic foresight.
