D^3 Institute

Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard

At D^3, we don’t just predict the future of business, we prototype it, test it, and publish the footnotes so everyone can level up.

Mission Statement

Technology alone isn’t enough. That’s why the D^3 Institute unites impartial researchers, Harvard and HBS faculty, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs under one roof.

One mission

Unlock AI’s full power for business

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We believe in the power of intelligent tools to spark new ideas and deepen human thinking. Our journey is rooted in academic rigor, but our mission is boldly future-facing, studying AI that empowers discovery.

In the spring of 2022, a restless crew of Harvard Business School faculty asked a deceptively simple question

What if the world’s best management thinkers and data scientists shared one lab and aimed their combined superpowers at the toughest problems in business?

That question became the Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard (D^3). Today, D^3 is a constellation of faculty across Harvard, each exploring a different frontier of AI and emerging technologies — from privacy to human-centered design.

We get the full picture
AI is only half the
solution.
The other half is
human judgement.

What we offer

Digital Learning Platform
On-demand learning ideal for frontline leaders and individual contributors

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AI Transformation Workshops
Workshops that equip leaders to accelerate AI adoption and execution within their organizations

Executive Education Certificate Program
A program that helps executives develop a strategic vision for AI within their enterprise and industry

Our Impact

Harvard faculty, data scientists, and industry partners under one roof.

Research translated into actionable insights.

A growing library of insight videos, case studies, and open-source code. All free for the curious, priceless for the prepared.

Instant insight, informed action

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Team

Vaiv is built by people who believe better decisions build better organizations. We create technology that sharpens thinking and strengthens judgment.

Meet the people building what’s next

Tanya Flint

Head of AI and Technology

Nicole Bolliger

Project Manager

Jean-Luc Jackson

Data Scientist

Yogesh Arjun Kumaar

Sr. Machine Learning Engineer

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What’s Next

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Whether you’re a board chair plotting a five-year AI roadmap or a start-up founder burning through five-year plans every quarter, D^3 is your advance scout on the frontier.

The next leap is about augmenting judgement. Giving leaders tools that sees around corners.
AI drops the cost of expertise and raises the bar for strategy.