Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about our platform, services, and features.
If I share something with a Foundry AI clone, will anyone else see it?
Foundry does not make your submissions to Foundry AI clones public or distribute them broadly, though we do need to share those submissions with our service providers and technology partners in order to provide Foundry's services. Other Foundry users can't see your chats with our clones, and Foundry AIs won't share material you've submitted with anyone else using the platform.
Can other Foundry users see anything else I submit to the platform?
Your posts in Foundry community forums will be visible to other community members.
Does Harvard or Foundry own the ideas I share with an AI clone?
Your ideas are yours. We don't claim ownership of what you share with us or monetize your content.
Are my conversations with Foundry AI clones used to train AI models?
Foundry does not use your conversations with Foundry's AI clones to train AI models, and our agreements with other service providers restrict them from using your conversations for training.
Is there any information I should not share with Foundry AI clones?
Please do not share highly sensitive information, including information which you have committed to keep confidential, or which may be subject to a legal privilege, personal in nature, or related to an invention you intend to patent. Always use care and discretion when choosing what information to submit.
Are these clones based on real HBS professors?
Our Advisory Board clones are inspired by the teaching style or areas of expertise of real professors, but they're not intended to be exact replicas.
How are Foundry AI clones different from regular AI tools?
These AI clones are purpose-built for founders. They're tailored to help with startup questions using HBS-inspired tools and guidance. They're not general-purpose — they're here to help you build smarter.