Thunder, Salesforce, and USC Marshall Launch AI Research Lab

October 08, 2025
Thunder, in collaboration with Salesforce and USC Marshall School of Business, has launched the USC Agentic AI Research Lab to equip future business leaders with AI skills.

Thunder, in collaboration with Salesforce and USC Marshall School of Business, has launched the USC Agentic AI Research Lab, announced in a press release. This initiative aims to prepare students, researchers, and businesses for an AI-driven world by providing a platform for collaboration on how agentic AI will transform business strategy, organizational design, workforce skills, and investment priorities.

The lab will focus on four key areas: healthcare, corporate applications, high-tech industries, and public sector initiatives. It will offer students opportunities to work on real-world projects with Fortune 500 companies, access internships, and engage with global executives. The initiative is a joint effort by three leading organizations: USC Marshall, known for its academic rigor; Salesforce, a leader in AI CRM; and Thunder, a consulting leader in AI business transformation.

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