Bridging the gap between
theory and practice.
Future Work Academy is an immersive AI-powered simulation platform designed to prepare tomorrow's leaders for the complex realities of organizational decision-making.
Why we built this
From an empty classroom to a living seminar.
One founder, a yellow legal pad, and a roomful of MBA students arguing about a real Iowa case.
“The case method works. We just wanted students to live the case, not read it.”
Our Mission
Learning by doing,
not just reading.
We believe the best way to develop leadership capability is through experiential, consequential decision-making — where every choice ripples through a living organization.
Research-Backed
Built on Kolb's experiential learning (1984), Kapur's productive failure (2016), Black & Wiliam's formative assessment (1998), and Wood, Bruner & Ross's scaffolding (1976).
Academically Rigorous
Designed for AACSB-aligned programs with transparent rubrics, published evaluation criteria, and criterion-referenced AI assessment grounded in AES research (Shermis & Burstein, 2013).
Industry-Relevant
Scenarios grounded in real workforce challenges — automation, AI adoption, talent management, and organizational change.
Meet the Founder
Doug Mitchell
Doug Mitchell is the creator and lead developer of Future Work Academy, an immersive AI-powered simulation platform built at the intersection of management education, experiential learning, and emerging technology.
With deep roots in both industry and academia, Doug designed FWA to address the persistent "relevance gap" between what business schools teach and what organizations actually need from their leaders.
Get in Touch
Let's talk.
Whether you're interested in adopting FWA for your program, exploring partnership opportunities, or simply want to learn more — we'd love to hear from you.
Doug Mitchell
Founder & Lead Developer, Future Work Academy