How to run successful projects using AI: Research, strategy and execution

Learn how to research, plan and manage projects using free AI tools at this free, 2-hour introductory session.

Overview

This 2-hour session will show you how to run projects effectively from start to finish. You’ll learn how to dive into the right data, uncover user insights, and manage your project in a way that leads to real results.

Whether you're working on a business, product or research project, you'll gain tools and strategies to make your workflow more efficient and goal-driven.

For: All students, staff and recent graduates
Location: UCL BaseKX, 103c Camley Street, London N1C 4PF
Duration: 2 hours
Format: Introductory, interactive session

Who it’s for

This session is open to all UCL students, staff, and alumni who graduated from UCL within the past 2 years.

You don't need any business experience or a startup idea to attend.

UCL doctoral students will receive one DocSkills training point via InkPath and the Doctoral School for completing this session.

What to expect

This is an interactive session where you’ll learn how to research, plan and manage a project.

You’ll use AI and free tools to explore markets, understand customers and define problems.

You’ll also learn how to set clear goals and structure your work so you can move forward with confidence.

What you’ll learn

In this session you’ll learn how to:

do effective market research
analyse trends to find emerging market opportunities
use search engine data to validate problems
set effective goals
build effective workflows using AI

Accessibility

If you have any accessibility requirements or requests, please let us know in the signup form.

Dates, times and location

This in-person session runs once a term at UCL BaseKX, 103c Camley Street, London N1C 4PF.

Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 4pm to 6pm

If you are a taught student, please book via myUCLCareers.
If you are not a taught student, please book via this MS Form.

About the tutor

Theo Ohene is a growth strategist, advisor and founder of Skyamo, a growth marketing consultancy that helps SaaS startups, apps and marketplaces scale profitably. He’s worked with venture-backed startups across San Francisco, New York and London, leading growth from early traction to millions of users. He also writes at Growth Roadmaps and advises startups as a Growth Partner at Seedstars and a Seedcamp Expert, supporting early-stage companies across emerging markets.

Theo has coached over 100 early-stage founders through his role as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at King’s College London, where he also developed and delivered entrepreneurship curricula for business and PhD students.

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