FSU professor leads AI and entrepreneurship program in Thailand sponsored by US Department of State
FSU professor leads AI and entrepreneurship program in Thailand sponsored by US Department of State
Publish Date: 2026-03-03 14:12:00
Source Domain: news.fsu.edu
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Florida State University’s Initiative in Thailand: A recent initiative led by Florida State University (FSU) focused on exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on entrepreneurship education, small business development, and the Indo-Pacific region’s economic landscape during a two-day forum in Phuket, Thailand.
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Program Leadership: Eric Liguori, Jim Moran Professor and associate dean for research and external relations at FSU’s Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, led the discussions as the main moderator for the forum entitled “Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI.”
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International Participation: The forum brought together approximately 40 educators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and innovation leaders from over a dozen countries across the Asia-Pacific and the United States to reflect on how AI and emerging digital technologies are reshaping entrepreneurship education and small business practices.
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Key Focus Areas: Discussions were centered around AI readiness, entrepreneurship education, workforce transformation, and small business innovation, including AI governance, talent development, and access to capital.
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Forward-Thinking Outcomes: The program concluded with participants outlining a confidential framework aimed at enhancing AI education, fostering collaboration between subject matter experts in the U.S. and Indo-Pacific, and establishing pathways for shared growth and geopolitical competitiveness.
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Funding and Administration: The initiative was administered by World Learning and funded by the U.S. Department of State to strengthen international collaboration, workforce readiness, and economic resilience through education and entrepreneurship.
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FSU’s Global Engagement and Local Expertise: The program reflects FSU’s growing global leadership in the intersection of entrepreneurship and emerging technologies, facilitated by its comprehensive commitment to real-world impact and innovation.
