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INNOWEST BOOTCAMP Silicon Valley Technology EntrepreneurshipCertificate Program

InnowestInnowest is a not-for-profit institution that exists to deliversolutions and provide resources to local and internationalpartners/entrepreneurs including workspace and businesstools to help start-up founders succeed in their venturessince 2012.We are dedicated to developing entrepreneurial skills of lo-cal and international participants through training, technol-ogy, networking and shared ideas of Silicon Valley’s busi-ness environment.Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara University offers a rigorous undergraduate cur-riculum in business, engineering, and arts & sciences since1851. Nationally recognized graduate and professionalschools include business, law, engineering and education.Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara Univer-sity (SCU) has a history of partnering with companies andother universities to deliver programs ranging from innova-tion and leadership, application of modern business analytics,and social networking for management.

Leavey School ofBUSINESSLeavey School of Business is a private academic institu-tion at Santa Clara University. The graduate business pro-gram was ranked 13th in entrepreneurship by U.S. News &World Report. The economics undergraduate program alsoranked 4th in the nation according to Bloomberg Business-week. SCU boasts world-class facilities and a faculty thatplaces the university among the top-ranked MBA programsin the United States.Silicon ValleyThe Silicon Valley ecosystem is a unique nexus of venturecapital and technological ingenuity. Innowest and SantaClara University offer an accelerated certificate programproviding access to this dynamic environment. Silicon Val-ley professional networks ensure that Innowest Bootcampsupplies meaningful connections.



INNOWEST BOOTCAMPAn EXPERIENCE inthe TECHNOLOGY CAPITAL of the WORLDIn a 3-week program, you’ll get a chance to: Certification from a highly prestigious university in Silicon Valley Participate in start-up mixers and networking events Meet Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and professionals Attend dinner events with assigned mentors from the Silicon Valley Learn more about commercialization of technology, identi- fying entrepreneurial ideas, utilizing support networks, and capturing the talent and reaching out to investors Improve pitching/presentation skills Visit startups and campuses of Silicon Valley companies: Google, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Explore attractive and touristic destinations in California

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES& AGENDA Develop know-how needed to convert an idea into a tech- nology venture through interactive lectures, seminars and networking events Connect with Silicon Valley professionals as well as peers from the bootcamp Sharpen your presentation skills and present a business idea to Silicon valley investors, mentors and entrepreneurs at the end of the programSome of the Interactive lectures: Venture Opportunity Assessment Venture Formation & Team Dynamics Innovation in Successful Organizations Venture & Risk Capital Internet Marketing Basics Exit Choices and Decisions Business Models Discussions, Seminars, Case Studies, Workshops and more...

Program Eligibility Student and recent graduates with a background in engineer- ing, business, science or education; all are welcome to apply Business professionals, founders, CEOs and investors may apply This is not a sit-back and listen part-time course; applicants must have a keen interest in tech business and be willing to participate in all workshops and events Applicants should be fluent in English Tuition is $7,500 including housing, local transportation, two group meals per day Bootcamp dates (tentative): August 10th to 28th (optional road trip to Southern California, August 28-29th) Please send a cover letter and a brief resume to [email protected] to apply for the program Applications will be considered and evaluated as they are received until May 8th or the class is filled, whichever may come first

764 San Aleso Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 www.innowest.org