The Black-Belt Mastery
in Leadership and Growth
The Black-Belt Mastery
in Leadership and Growth
What It Is
Drawing from the timeless Cotruglian Philosophy, which views business as a noble pursuit of virtue-driven compounding, the VANGUARD Post-MBA program embodies Vanguard Leadership as the essential path forward.
Expert-supervised, AI-embedded action-learning and networking initiative, curated by COTRUGLI Business School and COlab, serves as a perpetual mastery track for COTRUGLI alumni committed to elevating their craft in an AI-driven era.
The Core Frameworks
The Architecture of Vanguard MasteryThe Core Frameworks
We operate under the NEO Cotruglian Philosophy, which views business as a virtuous craft where integrity serves as an unbreakable moat. This is powered by the NEO Singularity OS—a new “Operating System” for leadership.HAI5: The Human-Centric Nervous System
To ensure this OS remains aligned with the public good, we apply the HAI5 methodology. This framework ensures high-performance outputs are balanced across five dimensions of intelligence: Emotional, Ethical, Social, Cognitive, and Artificial.Vanguard Leadership & Agentic AI
Vanguard Leadership is the practical application of this philosophy. Through the curriculum, we move beyond simple chatbots to master Agentic AI and Context Engineering—the highest-leverage skill of the NEO era.
Pathways
Move Up · Start Up · Scale Up
Executives
Ascend through AI-empowered agility, using HAI5 Cognitive and Artificial Intelligence to execute decisive OODA loops. Transform your leadership approach in an exponentially changing world.
- AI-empowered decision-making
- Strategic agility in volatile markets
- Executive network access
Entrepreneurs
Scale enterprises as battleground artists, applying AI “Vibe Coding” to build functional MVPs without traditional development friction. Launch and scale with unprecedented speed.
- AI-powered MVP development
- Rapid scaling strategies
- Startup ecosystem access
Format and Structure
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Bi-Weekly Online Sessions
Saturday gatherings infused with AI tools for real-time hypothesis testing. We use the Modern Thayer Method, where students use AI agents to “break” cases before class.3
Immersive Bootcamps
5-day residential intensives (May ’26, Oct ’26, May ’27) designed as crucibles for Vanguard maneuvers and deep learning.∞
Individual Growth Plan
Rooted in long-term orientation, ensuring evolution from self-actualization toward dominion in the “infinite skyscraper.”Your Digital Vanguard Portfolio
Deployed MVP
A working, AI-powered application tailored to your vision, ready for market deployment.Functional Agents
Custom-built agents for research, sales, or operations that enhance your business capabilities.Context Engineering Docs
Your proprietary library of “Context” that guides your AI’s decision-making and strategy.Who Leads It
A cadre of global faculty and practitioners, steeped in the NEO Cotruglian ethos, including Joseph C. Santora, Terence Tse, Dražen Kapusta, Tali Režun, Zrinko Petener, Mario Brčić, and guest mentors from the COlab network.
Why Join
AI Symbiosis
Personalized mastery with training tools as collaborative Shepherds, transforming AI from a threat into a trusted partner.Elite Tribe
Compound your NEO network with fellow Vanguards, building lasting relationships with global leaders and innovators.Measurable Evolution
Transition from a survivor of volatility to a leader of artistic dominion with tangible, measurable progress.Program Investment
Investment Logic in the NEO Era
In alignment with the NEO Cotruglian Philosophy, we view this fee not as a cost of “tuition,” but as a seed for compounding reputational and intellectual capital.
What Your Investment Includes
Symbiotic AI Mastery
Full training in Agentic AI and Context Engineering to multiply your individual impact.
- Exclusive Networking
Access to the 200+ member COlab brain trust and mentorship from modern-day “Cotruglian Traders.”
- Tangible Assets
A functional, AI-powered MVP and a personal Digital Vanguard Portfolio ready for the NEO market.
Ideal Participants
COTRUGLI Chief/Executive/MBA alumni who seek to transcend conventional hierarchies and embrace business as an artful battle. This program is designed for leaders and entrepreneurs ready to master the intersection of strategy, AI, and human excellence.It's never too late to start looking for extra information!
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