Eliza and Kickdrum unveiled a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing OpenAI adoption and AI applications in enterprises. Fueled by OpenAI’s innovative offerings like ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex, they will launch an OpenAI Technical Training Academy. This six-month program is designed to rapidly upskill computer science graduates, focusing on creating and managing production-ready AI solutions with OpenAI technologies tailored to enterprise needs. The first cohort kicks off in January 2026, with 40 participants receiving hands-on training. Eliza’s CEO, Stephen Garden, emphasizes the timely opportunity for AI-driven software development, especially with the arrival of OpenAI’s GPT-5.2-CODEX. Kickdrum’s Ryan Kennedy, with 25 years of software expertise, will serve as AI-CTO for Eliza, enhancing the program’s technical direction. This collaboration merges practical technical training with real-world applications for emerging tech talent, reflecting both firms’ commitment to innovation in AI and enterprise solutions. Learn more at Eliza’s website.
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