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Decision-making for Business Angels and Venture Capital: from intuition to AI-enhanced strategy

Integrating theoretical reasoning, statistical analysis, and AI tools to strengthen investment process

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Start date Oct 28, 2026
End date Oct 30, 2026
Duration 3 Days
Location Milano
Format Class
Language English
Price (+ VAT) € 4,200

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Empowering venture capitalists with data, theory, and AI for informed decisions

Cosa trovi nel programma

In today’s fast-moving investment landscape, the vast availability of data and the potential of using AI-driven tools can reshape how venture capitalists evaluate opportunities and mitigate risk. This course is designed to teach venture capitalists to harness the power of rigorous thinking and AI tools for smarter, faster, and more informed decision-making. It offers a structured approach to:

  • Frame investment decisions using theories and data.
  • Employ AI tools to support the formulation and test of theories.

 

By integrating decision-making theories and AI into the investment process, this course provides venture capitalists with a practical, efficient pathway to mastering theoretical reasoning, statistical analysis, and AI-enhanced decision-making.

 

 

Who should apply

The program is aimed at venture capitalists, private equity professionals, investment decision-makers, and business angels who seek to enhance their ability to evaluate start-ups, identify high-potential ventures, and optimize investment strategies using rigorous methodologies and AI tools. Whether you are a partner at a VC firm, a corporate venture executive, or a portfolio manager, this program equips you with the skills to make informed investment decisions.

SDA Bocconi Executive Education Certificate

What it is

The SDA Bocconi Executive Education Certificate is a formal recognition that certifies the completion of an executive program tailored to your managerial growth needs.


How to obtain it

In collaboration with our Program Advisors, you can create a customized educational path by selecting programs from your area of interest. To obtain the Certificate you must complete at least 11 days of education, combining on-campus courses and, if you wish, one online live course, within a two-year period.
Once you complete the program, you will gain access to the Bocconi Alumni Community—a global network that connects professionals at every stage of their career, offering a space to share experiences and opportunities.

Program Counseling

Erica Pizzelli
Program Advisor

Contact our Program Advisor for more detailed information about the program or to build a customized plan or you or your organization.

Get in touch: erica.pizzelli@sdabocconi.it

Structure and Contents

3 days
24 equivalent hours
6 pillars
Pillar I

How Can Venture Capitalists Make Smarter Investment Decisions?

Pillar II

A Scientific Method for Investment Decision-Making

Pillar III

Basic Data Analysis Tools for Analyzing and Interpreting Data

Pillar IV

A scientific approach to framing and validating investment decisions

Pillar V

Running Data-Driven Experiments to Select Projects

Pillar VI

Artificial Intelligence for Smarter Investment Decisions

 

Download the brochure to find out more about the program and the Faculty of the course.
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Program Agenda

On Campus

28 - 30 Oct 2026

9:00 - 18:00

  • MODULE
    in presence

Location

SDA Bocconi School of Management
Via Sarfatti 10, 20136 Milano

 

Fee

€ 4.200 + VAT
The fee is exclusive of VAT and includes course materials and working breakfasts.

 

Special Payment Terms

  • Bocconi Alumni

    On the occasion of Bocconi Homecoming, all Bocconi Alumni can benefit from a special 20% reduction on the participation fee for SDA Bocconi’s Executive Education programs. To take advantage of this opportunity, simply enter “ALUMNI 20” in the notes field of the registration form. A chance to keep growing with the strength of the Bocconi Community.

  • Women are good for business

    The educational dimension is one of the tangible levers that we can provide to men, women, and our organizations to truly make a difference, to have an impact. Providing education means offering a concrete tool for change and social transformation. To foster and contribute to women’s professional development, SDA Bocconi School of Management offers them until 8 March 2027: a 20% discount on the participation fee for all Executive Open Programs and Executive Online Programs.

  • Multiple enrollments

    Companies, institutions and public bodies that enroll at least 3 participants in a single program are granted a 20 percent discount for each registration fee. The concession is not applicable for personal enrollment and must be formalized by the start date of the course.

  • Early Bird

    A 10% reduction on the program fees offered to applications sent in by 27 August 2026.

  • Custom training programs

    In the case of training needs involving several resources of the same company enrolled in more than one program, it is possible to define a customized plan from the specific needs of the organization. In this case, our Program Advisors are available to build with the client organizations ad hoc training plans with special pricing.

  • Partnerships and channel agreements

    SDA Bocconi offers the possibility to initiate collaborations that allow them to expand the portfolio of educational trainings to be offered to their members. In this case, the School is available to evaluate partnerships and channel agreements so as to respond in a timely manner to the specific needs of the organization.



By attending at least 80% of the classes, you will receive a certificate of participation in the program and a digital badge to share with your network on LinkedIn.

 

 

 

Program Direction

Data and AI will not replace entirely the intuition of managers, but rigorous frameworks for making investment decisions support and complement good insights. This course improves the ability of investors to make informed decisions using data and AI tools.

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Alfonso Gambardella
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