Dr. Josh Maurer
Assistant Professor of Management | Disruptive Innovation & GenAI
Bridging the gap between traditional business strategy and the rapid evolution of machine intelligence.
Assistant Professor of Management | Disruptive Innovation & GenAI
Bridging the gap between traditional business strategy and the rapid evolution of machine intelligence.
Academic Term: Spring 2026
| GenAI Toolset | Course #1: Advanced Excel | Course #2: Consulting Practicum |
|---|---|---|
| Google Gemini Labs | ✓ Automated data cleaning & complex formula generation. | ✓ High-level industry synthesis & strategic planning. |
| NotebookLM | ✓ Turning datasets into interactive knowledge bases. | ✓ Creating "Project Brains" from client transcripts. |
| Deep Research | ✓ Validating data trends & automated benchmarking. | ✓ Deep-dive market analysis & secondary research. |
| Pictory / Gamma AI | ✓ Data-driven visual storytelling narratives. | ✓ Rapidly prototyping client-facing presentations. |
| Napkin AI | ✓ Converting quantitative models into visual diagrams. | ✓ Visualizing abstract consulting frameworks. |
| Custom Gems | — | ✓ 24/7 AI-driven "Consulting Mentors" for feedback. |
| Digital Marketing AI | — | ✓ Copywriting, SEO strategy, and persona development. |
Dr. Maurer’s teaching philosophy centers on "Human-in-the-Loop" orchestration. Rather than using AI for simple output, students learn to use these tools as cognitive extensions to solve complex business problems, prepare for the future of work, and enhance strategic decision-making.
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