Exceptional Summer Pre-College Entrepreneurship for High Schoolers in San Francisco

University Of Berkeley Campus

• Opportunity to explore the city's rich cultural and historical heritage.
• Visits to famous landmarks including;
  • • the Golden Gate Bridge,
  • • Alcatraz Island,
  • • Pier 39.
• Enjoy iconic experiences like a baseball game.

• 20 hours of project-based learning by subject experts per week
• 20 hours of industry-focused visits per week
• Real-world project workshops

Creative Entrepreneurship Workshops:

• Interact with startup founders, learn about ideation and the startup ecosystem, insights into building and scaling startups
• Foundational Module Overview:
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurial Principles & Innovation Theories
  • Business Model Analysis and Market Entry Strategies
  • Disruptive Tech Insights
  • Mastering the Art of Pitching and Investor Presentations
  • Navigating Organizational Structures in Founder-Led Startups
• Visit renowned tech companies, co-working spaces, and startup incubators
• Industry Visits and Experiences: Tour Silicon Valley, Google, Apple, eBay campuses, and Stanford University
• Experience creativity, risk-taking, and disruptive innovation

Sample Modules:

Module 1: Theory & Research

• Introduction to entrepreneurship and innovation fundamentals
• Explore successful startup components, disruptive innovation models
• Understand business growth intricacies Module 2: Practical Experience
• Hands-on experience in San Francisco's startup ecosystem
• Site visits to innovation hubs, co-working spaces, entrepreneur meetups
• Exposure to emerging industries and disruptive technologies Module 3: Real-World Project
• Develop and validate a startup concept for contemporary challenges
• Focus on ideation, market analysis, business model creation
• Develop interpersonal skills for entrepreneurial networking Module 4: Professional Development
• Connect learning with real-world innovation
• Includes guest talks, expert panels, workshops on startups and business models
• Personalized coaching for career roadmap and insights

Nathan J:

• PhD candidate, Bioelectronics Research Group, University of Cambridge

• Specializes in biocompatible flexible electronics, conductive polymers, and 2D materials

• Focus on organic electrochemical transistors for neural interfacing

• Holds a Masters in Engineering (Electronic Engineering and Nanotechnology) from the University of York

• Masters of Research in 2D Materials from the University of Cambridge

Guest Speakers from Previous Summers:

• Abi Oyepitan - Former Olympian: A two-time Olympian and Commonwealth Gold and Silver winning track and field athlete.

• Dr Lynda Shaw - Neuroscientist & entrepreneur: A journey in personal development - how to create your own set of tools to fast track success

• Dr Nigel Warburton - Philosopher, author & journalist: How do great people find answers to deep and meaningful questions?​​