Exclusive Masterclass

Beyond the Chatbot: Building Your First AI Tool

Still using large language models (LLMs) only through a chat window?

Move beyond the chat box and learn how to build your first AI tool that works for you, with your information, and for your purpose.

In this masterclass, Professor Thomas Kurnicki will walk you through how to access an LLM programmatically, followed by a live demo of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), a method that lets your LLM answer questions from your own documents as well as its training data.

DATE

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

TIME

1pm or 7pm EST (Boston time)

LOCATION

Live online | Join from anywhere

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Meet our speaker

Thomas Kurnicki

Professor Thomas Kurnicki brings expertise across banking, academia, venture capital, and angel investing. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies including Wells Fargo and CBRE, leading advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives, predictive modeling, and AI/ML pipeline deployment. At Hult, he combines technical expertise with a practical focus on business impact, helping learners understand how data can inform consumer banking, investment risk, and strategic decision-making. He is also a dedicated mentor who develops talent, supports cross-functional teams, and helps professionals grow into leadership roles.

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A classroom less ordinary

At Hult, our faculty guide students in applying cutting-edge tools and theories to tackle real, contemporary business challenges. The professors leading our postgraduate programs are award-winning researchers with impact in both academia and industry. We’re excited to give you a glimpse of Hult’s dynamic, hands-on approach to business education in this virtual masterclass.

Can’t join us for this session? Check out our other events to find more sessions that will prepare you for life at Hult.

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