London & Cambridge
Strategy under uncertainty, technology, regulation and leadership.
Explore the learning agenda
New York & Boston executive study trips
From breakthrough ideas to business advantage.
Innovation strategy, entrepreneurship, AI and competitive advantage.
The learning opportunity
Why New York & Boston?
An executive study trip to New York and Boston creates a useful comparison between research-led innovation, entrepreneurial ambition and the demands of established organizations. The central question is how promising ideas become products, businesses and durable advantage.
We shape the program around the cohort’s interests: the adoption of AI, the economics of scaling a venture, the relationship between capital and experimentation, or the challenge of renewing a mature business. Senior local partners help connect these themes to the people and institutions best placed to discuss them.
A two-city program should have a clear intellectual thread. Participants compare the incentives, capabilities and constraints they encounter, then examine what those differences mean for their own investment, innovation or leadership choices.
Questions to take into the field
Go with a purpose.
Come back with perspective.
Business school cohorts, corporate innovation teams and senior leaders evaluating growth, disruption or organizational renewal.
- 01How do organizations turn new research into commercial applications?
- 02When does AI change the business model rather than a single process?
- 03What allows an entrepreneurial ecosystem to sustain experimentation?
- 04How should incumbents evaluate disruptive competitors?
How we work
Senior-led.
Built around your group.
We agree on the learning priorities, participant profile and program format before shaping the route. Senior local partners bring context and relevant networks. Preparation, facilitated discussion and reflection connect each encounter to the next.
Planning your immersion
Who is this program for?
Business school cohorts, corporate innovation teams and senior leaders evaluating growth, disruption or organizational renewal. We adapt the content, pace and level of discussion to each group.
How long is a typical study trip?
Our programs typically run for one to two weeks. A more focused format can be considered when it serves the objectives. We agree on duration, destinations and the balance of sessions together.
Can we request specific companies or speakers?
Yes. We assess each request for relevance and feasibility, then confirm the proposed hosts and access during program design. The agenda is never based on an unconfirmed promise of access.
Let’s shape your New York & Boston immersion.
Tell us about your group and the questions on your mind. We’ll start there.