AI Challenge Hackathon
Team up to tackle a real, AI-driven business challenge in this hands-on hackathon led by Professor Beau Giannini—bringing AI, data, and business strategy together.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
6pm CET (Central European Time)
1 hour
Online
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About the session
Join this hands-on online hackathon, hosted by Hult International Business School in partnership with JE Italy, and led by Professor Beau Giannini. You’ll work in teams to tackle an AI-driven business challenge—learning how innovation, data, and strategy come together in real-world scenarios.
This isn’t a lecture. It’s learning by doing. You’ll brainstorm, collaborate, and pitch your solution—just like you would in a real business environment.
Key takeaways from this session:
- Solve a real business challenge using AI in a collaborative team setting
- Learn from a Silicon Valley–based professor and entrepreneur
- Experience Hult’s hands-on, challenge-based approach to learning
Dr. Beau Giannini
Dr. Giannini has a PhD from Tongji University in Management Science, an MBA from UC Berkeley in Global Management and Social Entrepreneurship, and a BA from Dartmouth College in Asian Studies with a focus on Chinese Language and Literature. He has international operating and business development experience including successful acquisitions in the financial technology and supply chain management sectors.
He runs Ternary Intelligence, a computational finance company that models predictive analytics for the financial markets. He is also the founder of Sinomark Consulting based in Shanghai, China where his company guides process improvements for sourcing operations.
Dr. Giannini’s research focus is on Emerging Technologies and Digital Transformation.
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