Bringing Entrepreneurial Ideas to Life Through AI-powered Prototyping

“AI has made it possible to create at a pace and depth that has not been possible before. It has and will continue to enable entrepreneurs and innovators the opportunity to develop new solutions to high-value problems much more rapidly and with less skill-building than ever before. It will change how we view creation.”

AI research interests

• Generative AI for rapid prototyping new products and ideas
• Ethical considerations in AI-driven prototyping
• Human-AI collaboration in prototyping

Jonathan is an educator and leader with nearly two decades of experience dedicated to innovation, technology, and fostering inquisitiveness in students and educators alike. Currently he leads the Weissman Foundry at Babson College, a transformative cross-college initiative and makerspace. The Foundry empowers students to create with purpose, embrace entrepreneurship, and make their ideas a reality. He has expanded the Foundry’s impact exponentially, delivering hands-on training to thousands and nurturing a unique community culture. Prior to this, he served as a Curriculum Developer, Advisor, and Teacher helping schools adopt impactful curricula and fostering collaboration across disciplines.