IESV 2015 AGENDA Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Silicon Valley March 23-27, 2015 WORKSHOP GOALS Silicon Valley is one of the foremost ecosystems of innovation, investment, and entrepreneurship in the world, and has remained a leader in new company creation and early start-up investment from its inception. Globaltech Bridge designed this workshop to give attendees insight into this unique ecosystem through lectures and practical workshops, highlighting the importance of innovation, differences in business culture, best practices in marketing and sales strategies, investor criteria when considering at a company, and legal/intellectual property issues to keep in mind. The workshop will be supplemented with visits to corporations, universities, and incubators that support the Silicon Valley’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem on a daily basis. Participants will work on real business plans and investor presentations, and will be encouraged to attend local networking events for an in-depth immersive experience into Silicon Valley culture. Globaltech has successfully carried out this program for over seven years, helping to inspire countless entrepreneurs, students, professors, and government officials to adopt the latest innovation practices, and to promote entrepreneurship in their home countries. AGENDA Day 1. The Innovative Product & Service • • • • • The Silicon Valley Business Culture & Ecosystem of Innovation Creativity, Innovation, and Differentiation The Concept of Value Elevator Pitches & Feedback Accelerator Visit Day 2. Marketing and Sales Strategies • • • • The perfect Team Marketing Strategies Social Media Marketing Visit Salesforce or Similar Company www.globaltechbridge.com IESV 2015 AGENDA Day 3. Preparing a Business for Launch • • • • • Product Readiness Business Model Canvas (Review) Stanford University Visit Uniandinos: Experiences in Silicon Valley Panel Networking Day 4. Legal Aspects • • • • • Investor Presentations Creating a Corporation in the US IP Strategies Visit Intel or Similar Company Networking event Day 5. Get Funding in the SV • • • • Company Valuations Funding Alternatives Final Presentations and Feedback Awards and Closing Investment The cost for this workshop is $2,500 USD per attendee paid at least one month in advance. This price does not include hotel accommodations, or local transportation. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Special pricing for groups can be arranged. Company Visits and Events Visits and events will be confirmed as the dates approach according to company and event availability for those days. Companies to visit may be exchanged with other leading companies in the Valley. The final agenda will be released a few weeks before the event starts. Locations The workshop will take place in numerous locations throughout Silicon Valley. The majority of lectures and conferences will take place at Globaltech Headquarters in Redwood City, with special lectures, events, and visits taking place in leading innovation and entrepreneurship hubs in the area. Globaltech Bridge HQ 425 Broadway Street Redwood City CA 94063 For additional information please contact [email protected] www.globaltechbridge.com