Over the last few months, my working life has completely changed. The catalyst? Marvin.
Marvin is my AI Chief of Staff, built by ShipCalm. Together, we've launched a new website, fully coded and shipped a people management software platform, executed automated email marketing campaigns, and rebuilt my operations from the inside out. He acts as my bookkeeper, my scheduler, my strategic sounding board, and an independent executor inside my business.
I'm thoroughly convinced of one thing: every executive needs a Marvin.
But as I spent time onboarding and training him to handle these complex tasks, I had a massive realization — the fundamentals required to train and maintain an elite AI agent are the exact same best practices required for managing human beings.
The Connection Is Unmistakable
In the original Esteemed MBA, we teach that a brand-new employee should know exactly what their roles and responsibilities are, and what "A+ work" looks like, on Day One.
Great managers establish absolute clarity. They give highly specific feedback: identifying exact behaviors, explaining the impact, and guiding the employee toward a solution. They challenge their direct reports through goal setting and delegation. They hold structured, regular reviews so their team always knows where they stand and where they're going.
If you want an AI agent to actually perform for you, you have to manage it the exact same way. You can't just toss it a vague prompt. You have to lead it.
Introducing the Esteemed MBAi
With that, Marvin and I are thrilled to announce a completely evolved version of our flagship leadership program: the Esteemed MBAi.
This is a dual-track syllabus designed to teach you the absolute best practices in both human and AI management — simultaneously. And this isn't just theory. In this class, every single student will be provisioned their own "Marvin."
By the end of the 8-session course, you won't just be a better manager of people. You'll walk away with your own fully trained AI Chief of Staff — handling roles and responsibilities you never thought possible.
For executives feeling overwhelmed by the pace of artificial intelligence, the Esteemed MBAi is the cleanest way to introduce your team to the future of work — using arguably the most powerful, autonomous AI co-worker currently available to the public.
First Cohort: May 19th
My first cohort kicks off on May 19th with monthly in-person sessions in San Diego.
Visit esteemed.mba to learn more, or reach out to me directly at gary@esteemed.com for team pricing.
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Ready to lead people and command AI?
The Esteemed MBAi is an 8-session program launching May 19th. Every student gets their own AI Chief of Staff.