
SILICON VALLEY FORUM PRESENTS
Silicon Valley Start-UP
Student Entrepreneurship Program
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About Silicon Valley Start-UP
Build a company in just two weeks—the Silicon Valley way! In this intensive startup program, you’ll build a startup from scratch with help from Silicon Valley experts, including investors, VCs, entrepreneurs, company leaders, and more. The program culminates with a pitch night, where you’ll show off your product to a panel of expert judges in front of a live audience.
During this program, you will:
- Meet and work with like-minded entrepreneurs
- Build a complete, ready-to-pitch company in just two weeks
- Learn from mentors and executives from world-renowned companies
- Visit top startup hubs, speak with founders, and gain knowledge and practical insights
- Form lasting global connections through our multi-cultural, team-based work environment
How it Works
All you need is an idea! This program is designed to give you a crash-course in Silicon Valley entrepreneurial life, with connections, access, and opportunities you won’t find anywhere else – using your startup plan as a case study so you can put what you’ve learned to work immediately.
Silicon Valley Start-UP is open to university students and beginning entrepreneurs from any country.
2019 Speakers and Mentors
2020 roster announced soon!

Riana Lynn
Founder & CEO, Journey Foods

Sarah Kunst
Managing Director, Cleo Capital

Minda Harts
CEO and Author, The Memo LLC

Pat Wadors
Chief People Officer, Procore

Riana Lynn
Founder & CEO, Journey Foods

Sarah Kunst
Managing Director, Cleo Capital

Minda Harts
CEO and Author, The Memo LLC

Pat Wadors
Chief People Officer, Procore

Riana Lynn
Founder & CEO, Journey Foods

Sarah Kunst
Managing Director, Cleo Capital
Curriculum:
WEEK ONE:
- Decoding Silicon Valley: Silicon Valley’s Startup Ecosystem and the Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Coaching, Communications, and Personal Branding
- Building a Business Plan
- How to (NOT) Screw Up Your Startup!
- Building – and Retaining – a Great Startup Team
- Market Research and Product Validation
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Business Communications and Cultural Communications
- AMA With a Company Founder
- Visits to innovative tech companies
- Idea to MVP
- Marketing Strategies
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN—WEEK TWO:
- Big Data: How it Works – and Why You Need It
- Business Development and Partnerships
- Selling Your Product/Service
- One-on-one Mentorship Sessions
- Building a Perfect Pitch Deck
- The Silicon Valley Investor’s Mindset
- How to Raise Capital in Silicon Valley
- Design Thinking
- IP Basics for Startups
- Negotiating Effectively in Business
- How to Pitch in Silicon Valley – with live pitch training!
- Preparation for final pitch presentation—how to pitch onstage to Silicon Valley investors
VENUE

Download 2020 Brochure
Download the latest Silicon Valley Start-Up Program Brochure
Updated versions will be added on a rolling basisSponsor a Student!
Donate a student scholarship in your company name and help the next generation of entrepreneurs kick-start their startup knowledge! Your company will have visible representation on our website, at the event, and on all printed material. As Silicon Valley Forum is part of The SVO, a fully independent 501(c)(6) non-profit organization, a portion of your ticket and sponsorship donation is tax deductible. Contact Denyse Cardozo for details.