Industry leaders and global academics join forces to advance innovation in digital technology, data, and design through collaboration and cutting-edge research.
The Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard (D^3) is excited to announce its latest cohort of Executive Fellows and Visiting Researchers and Scholars, furthering its mission to drive innovation at the intersection of digital technology, data, and design.
The Executive Fellows Program is designed to harness the expertise of accomplished industry professionals, many of whom are Harvard Business School alumni, to advance the Institute’s research, teaching, and real-world impact. By integrating academic inquiry with practical insights, the program fosters a dynamic exchange of ideas that bridges the gap between theory and practice in digital innovation and data-driven strategy. Executive Fellows bring extensive experience across diverse sectors and roles, offering valuable perspectives on pressing challenges and opportunities in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.
This year’s cohort includes 14 high-level professionals, many of whom are returning fellows:
- Azeem Azhar Azeem Azhar , Founder and Author of Exponential View; Host of Exponentially with Azeem Azhar
- François Candelon François Candelon , Partner at Seven2
- Laura Chambers Laura Chambers , Board Director at Mozilla Corporation
- Kelly Kimball
Kelly Kimball
, Founder and Board Chairman at Vitu - Doug Levin
Doug Levin
, Managing Partner at Cognoscenti - Jon Liao Jon Liao , Senior Advisor to the Chairman at JD Group
- Anita Lynch Anita Lynch , Independent Board Director
- Vinay Mehra Vinay Mehra , Former President of Boston Globe
- Marily Nika Marily Nika , Lead Product Manager, LLMs for NLP/NLU at Google
- Tim Sanders Tim Sanders , Vice President of Research Insights at G2
- Yat Siu Yat Siu , Founder and CEO at Outblaze; Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Animoca Brands
- Zoe Vayssieres Zoe Vayssieres , Artist
- Zain Veerjee Zain Veerjee , CEO at The XVG
- John Winsor John Winsor , Founder and CEO at Open Assembly
Additionally, the Visiting Researchers and Scholars Program welcomes academics from around the globe to collaborate on groundbreaking research initiatives within D^3’s labs. By embedding themselves within D^3’s innovative research environment, these visiting academics will help drive forward impactful discoveries that bridge academia and industry.
This year, the program welcomes 9 researchers and scholars:
- Francois Bares Francois Bares , Doctoral Student at University of Oxford
- Ana Sofia Costa Ana Sofia Costa , Master’s Student at University of Porto
- Martin Dimitrov Martin Dimitrov , Master’s Student at Technical University of Munich (TUM)
- Ismail el Fassi Ismail el Fassi , Postdoctoral Researcher at University of St Gallen
- Yarhy Flores Yarhy Flores , Master’s Student at Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM)
- Joost Rietveld Joost Rietveld , Associate Professor at University College London
- Hannah Simon Hannah Simon , Doctoral Student at University of Copenhagen
- Thierry Warin
Thierry Warin
, Professor at HEC Montreal - Alena Wimmer Alena Wimmer , Master’s Student at CDTM
About Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard:
The Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard (D^3) is a global research center that provides research-driven insights, accessible to anyone in the world, on using AI and digital technologies to advance business and society. Founded on the premise that AI technology is only half of the answer and that businesses must also revamp their processes to harness AI’s potential, D^3 is made up of an unbiased, multidisciplinary team of researchers and scientists, business leaders, and entrepreneurs. D^3 consists of numerous Harvard research labs and focuses on five themes: Human-Centered Technology, Emerging AI-based Operating and Business Models, Evolution of Business Technology, Future of Work, and Data Privacy Security and Regulations. D^3 is headquartered in Boston, MA, with a presence in all major global regions. For more information, please visit d3.harvard.edu.