In today’s world of business education and professional training, learners expect more than static materials. They want interactive, multimedia experiences that mirror real-world complexity. LiveCase, an AI powered simulation platform, was created to meet that need.
We sat down with Antoine Duvauchelle, co-founder of LiveCase, to talk about the origins of the platform, how it works, and why it is reshaping classrooms and corporate programs.
Q: Antoine, can you start by introducing yourself and LiveCase?
Antoine: My name is Antoine Duvauchelle. I am half French, half American, and I am the co-founder of LiveCase.
The point of LiveCase is simple: to provide a teaching methodology and digital platform where learners are immersed into simulated scenarios. They interact with virtual characters, make impactful decisions, and see how those choices ripple through a storyline.
It is an AI powered chat simulator that includes dashboards for professors, HR, or L&D teams to track interactions, review progress, and lead debriefs.
Q: What exactly makes LiveCase different from other teaching tools?
Antoine: LiveCase combines the best of two worlds. On one side, you have case studies, tried and tested but often static. On the other hand, you have simulations, immersive but expensive and hard to create.
LiveCase bridges that gap. It is a no code authoring platform with full customization. Anyone can build a case in minutes, and if you need help, our studio services can support or even write cases for you. The result is something dynamic and flexible, but also simple to use.
Q: Why did you decide to build LiveCase in the first place?
Antoine: We are educators ourselves, teaching in classrooms and business schools. We faced a dilemma: simulations were powerful but rare and costly, while case studies were rich but sometimes lacked dynamism in today’s multimedia environment.
So we built LiveCase first for our own classrooms. Over time, we realized there were many educators out there who would also want a tool like this, one they could use to create, purchase, or even publish their own LiveCases.
Q: How does it actually work in practice?
Antoine: Hosting a LiveCase is as easy as running a Zoom session. Learners log in on any browser or device, no installation required. Cases are organized into seasons and episodes. As the facilitator, you can release episodes one at a time, in groups, or let learners binge through the whole series.
The platform tracks everything. You can see completion rates, monitor decision splits, check response times, and prepare debriefs based on real learner data. That makes teaching more guided and far less stressful.
Q: What kinds of contexts or programs is LiveCase being used in?
Antoine: It is very flexible. We have seen it used in MBA and executive MBA settings, executive programs for senior leaders, and corporate training. Beyond business, it has been applied in law, medicine, and ethics.
Some LiveCases are designed for solo learners, others for teams. In team versions, learners get different roles and streams of information, so they have to collaborate and piece together the puzzle. Cases can be short, 30 minutes or less, or run over multiple days or weeks.
Q: What support does LiveCase provide for educators?
Antoine: Every LiveCase comes with teaching notes. As an educator myself, I would not want to run one without that guidance. Teaching notes include learning goals, frameworks, sample answers, facilitation tips, and even common traps learners might fall into.
Some cases also combine the digital platform with live role plays. That allows learners to practice not just analytical reasoning, but also behavioral skills like negotiation or communication. It is a very effective combination.
Q: How easy is it for educators to create their own cases?
Antoine: Very easy. It is a no code tool. You just click “create case,” add characters, build dialogue bubbles, and you are off. Within minutes, you can put together quite a complex scenario.
If you spot a typo, you just fix it instantly, no need for a coder. You can change names, personalities, or even add new characters on the fly. And if you want extra support, our studio services team can collaborate with you.
Q: What kind of analytics or insights can educators get from the platform?
Antoine: The dashboards are powerful. You can see who completed which episodes, how many learners chose one option versus another, and how long they took to decide.
You can review open text responses, ranking questions, multiple choice answers, even timed decisions. That information can be used directly in the debrief, to call on learners, spark debates, or identify areas of misunderstanding.
Q: Is there a community aspect to LiveCase?
Antoine: Yes. We have a growing library of LiveCases authored by us, academic institutions, and corporate partners. Educators can publish their cases on our platform or through external distributors like Harvard Business Impact, The Case Centre, or Ivey Publishing.
That means recognition for their work, opportunities to generate revenue, and a chance to contribute to the wider evolution of teaching methods.
Q: What is the ultimate goal behind LiveCase?
Antoine: Our goal is to make teaching easier and learning more engaging. Educators should focus on learners’ development, not on technical setup. Learners should feel immersed, challenged, and motivated.
LiveCase is about taking the best of case studies and simulations, making them accessible, and helping educators and organizations bring learning to life.
Closing Thoughts
Antoine: LiveCase was built by educators for educators. It empowers professors, facilitators, and trainers to deliver immersive, flexible, and interactive learning without technical barriers. Whether in business, law, medicine, or corporate training, LiveCase is proving that learners do not just need to study cases, they need to live them.
LiveCase: Learning that is alive.
