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BBT University Announces Cutting-Edge AI Initiative

Aoba-BBT, the organization that oversees Business Breakthrough University (BBT University), has officially announced the launch of its groundbreaking program, the "Tiny Team Launch Camp." This initiative aims to merge AI utilization with organizational development, offering a hands-on learning experience that commences in April 2026.

The Tiny Team Launch Camp has a specific objective: to cultivate self-evolving sales organizations through a compact, intensive 100-day program by integrating AI into teams of fewer than ten individuals. Participants will collaborate within pseudo teams constructed from similar industries, facilitating a curriculum designed to teach them how to build a private AI, known as RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), based on the tacit knowledge of experienced employees.

The Motivation Behind the Program

In an era where numerous businesses are adopting AI tools and prompt training, many are encountering significant challenges, such as the feeling of AI being an added burden rather than a helpful resource, and teams failing to see tangible results. Aoba-BBT has identified these issues as inherent to the "organizational relationships" and believes that merely implementing tools is not sufficient. Thus, they have developed this program to create a dual focus on psychological safety and AI implementation within the workplace.

Unique Features of the Tiny Team Launch Camp

The Tiny Team Launch Camp diverges from the traditional learning formats and instead emphasizes a practical simulation-based approach. Participants will immerse themselves in a fictional company scenario, tackling real sales challenges to elicit the tacit knowledge in the workplace. The dialogue generated during lectures will immediately facilitate AI learning, allowing teams to create and fine-tune their exclusive AI models.

A feedback loop designed for 100 days fosters an encouraging environment that supports organizational change. Participants will continuously cycle through the success models that enhance the "quality of relationships" and work closely with instructors and peers to fortify their understanding. The program includes Friday night consultation sessions for sharing successes and failures among peers, creating a robust framework for mutual support.

This training is spearheaded by Toru Saito, a leading professor at BBT University and author of the bestselling book "Why We Can Change Organizations." His background includes extensive experience with IBM and several startups, positioning him ideally to guide participants through the delicate balance of organizational development and AI implementation.

Moreover, students will have access to over 7,000 hours of exceptional business video lectures throughout their studies, significantly enriching their learning journey.

Skills to be Acquired

During the 100 days of the program, participants will systematically develop five crucial skills:
1. The capability to foster psychological safety.
2. The skill to structure tacit knowledge effectively.
3. The ability to build a custom AI tailored to their teams (RAG).
4. Collaborative skills leading to innovation alongside AI.
5. Real-world applications of driving organizational change.

These skills will empower participants to create self-driven sales teams, transform veteran knowledge into valuable assets, convert stagnant meetings into stimulating discussions, and formulate collaborative sales strategies with AI.

Program Overview

• - Name: Tiny Team Launch Camp
• - Start Date: April 17, 2026 (First Phase)
• - Duration: April 17, 2026 - June 26, 2026, spanning 10 weeks (6 sessions)
• - Expected Study Time: 60 hours
• - Format: Online via Zoom lectures and training sessions, supplemented by AirCampus video materials
• - Tuition Fee: 330,000 yen (Incl. Tax)
• - Capacity: 20 participants (Registration closes when full)
• - Registration Deadline: April 15, 2026, 23:59
• - Mentor: Toru Saito, CEO of hint and Professor at BBT University
• - Target Audience:

- Leaders feeling the strain of AI adaptation in their organizations.
- Managers and entrepreneurs looking to harness veteran wisdom into assets.
- Practitioners eager to implement custom AI (RAG) solutions.

For more information, please visit the official page: Tiny Team Launch Camp

About BBT University

Founded in 2010, BBT University stands as Japan's first fully online institution where students can earn a bachelor's degree in business administration. With a faculty consisting of 60% active business professionals and approximately 70% of students being working adults, BBT University aims to nurture capabilities suited for the global era through an active learning-centered curriculum. The university has received numerous accolades, including the e-Learning Grand Prize awarded by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare.

About Aoba-BBT

Established in April 1998, Aoba-BBT operates with the mission of fostering global leaders. Utilizing innovative educational technologies, Aoba-BBT offers comprehensive programs that cater to a range of learners from young children to executives. Their commitment to providing personalized and continuous learning environments propels them as a leading company in the education sector. For further details, visit Aoba-BBT.