Artificial intelligence is transforming entrepreneurship, and MIT’s delta v startup accelerator is at the forefront of this revolution. Students are increasingly integrating AI tools across every stage of building a business — from brainstorming ideas and drafting pitch decks to coding prototypes and analyzing markets.
Jetpack: A Digital Companion for Founders
In response, MIT’s Martin Trust Center for Entrepreneurship has unveiled Jetpack, a generative AI platform tailored for startup founders. Jetpack acts as a digital guide through the 24 steps of disciplined entrepreneurship, a structured framework developed at MIT to support startups in making critical early-stage decisions.
The platform offers targeted assistance in:
- Developing and refining business models
- Identifying customer segments
- Exploring pricing and revenue strategies
- Designing go-to-market plans
By combining AI with MIT’s structured methodology, Jetpack helps entrepreneurs accelerate their workflows while maintaining the rigor needed to build scalable ventures.
AI in Action at Delta v
At delta v, AI is already making a tangible impact. Teams use large language models to draft presentations, conduct rapid market research, and test branding narratives. Coders leverage AI-powered assistants to speed development cycles, and non-technical founders rely on AI for prototyping and creative problem-solving.
Program mentors emphasize that AI enhances, rather than replaces, entrepreneurial judgment. “AI is a multiplier,” one explained. “It allows founders to move faster, ask better questions, and test more ideas without being bogged down by repetitive tasks.”
Shaping the Future of Innovation
This integration signals a broader trend: AI is not just a sector to build in but a tool to build with. By embedding Jetpack into delta v, MIT is equipping entrepreneurs to innovate faster, make informed decisions, and bring their ventures to market more efficiently.
As Jetpack becomes fully operational, MIT hopes it will serve as a model for educational institutions seeking to responsibly leverage generative AI, helping the next generation of founders dream bigger, work smarter, and scale faster.
