Transforming Higher Education With Bold AI Initiatives with Carlos Bortoni

AI is reshaping the workforce, and higher education has a powerful opportunity to adapt and lead.

In this episode, Carlos Bortoni, Senior Director, Global Tech Strategy for UVA Darden, shares how bold AI initiatives are transforming business education. Learn how Darden integrates AI ethics, hands-on learning, and real-world applications to prepare future-ready business leaders.

From AI-powered hackathons to partnerships with Google, Darden is preparing students to create, lead, and innovate with AI. Carlos also explains how collaboration across schools and industries is accelerating this transformation.

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Carlos Bortoni is the Senior Director of Global Tech Strategy at the Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology at UVA's Darden School of Business. He leads the Institute’s newly launched Tech Hub, driving Darden’s global presence in technology through thought leadership and engagement with industry ecosystems. With a background spanning digital transformation, customer experience, and edtech, Carlos brings deep expertise from leadership roles at Qualtrics and PwC. His work focuses on bridging innovation, business strategy, and education in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. He is shaping the conversation on how technology can drive impact across industries and education.

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