Silicon Valley Immersion™ Programs

About the Programs

The University of San Francisco Silicon Valley

Immersion™ (SVI) Programs leverage its geographical

advantage within the global epicenter of innovation,

entrepreneurship, and venture capital.

The program exposes participants to a variety of hands-

on activities that include workshops, coaching sessions,

expert panel discussions, on-site visits, networking

events besides the academic fundamentals in class.

Participants discover eye-opening insights and learn

about entrepreneurship, innovation, and global business

impact directly from the industry experts and renowned

faculty who are leading tomorrow’s business success.

They obtain essential tools to develop cutting-edge

strategies and to strengthen skills that can be

immediately applied whether creating a new business,

growing an existing business, developing an academic

program, etc. Participants synthesize their knowledge

and ideas into their own presentation pitch to industry

thought leaders.

Each customizable program lasts from three days to

three weeks. Over 1,600 participants have attended SVI

programs as of Fall 2013, and they have come from over

20 countries including Austria, Chile, China, Colombia,

England, France, Korea, Portugal, South Africa, and

others.

Program Benefits

Broaden knowledge and insights around

innovation and entrepreneurship from renowned

faculty and industry experts in Silicon Valley.

Explore best practices of innovation and

entrepreneurship of leading companies.

Develop a creative and yet disruptive business

model that will serve short-term and long-term goals.

Acquire important skill sets including effective

communication through Silicon Valley pitching

techniques as well as vital leadership, management

and analytical abilities.

Obtain essential know-how around early stage

venture deployment.

Discover how to enter desired target markets as

well as how to find the necessary resources for

successful market entry.

Learn how to successfully sustain an existing

business or to develop a unique new venture by

understanding how to apply innovation to an

organization.

Connect with industry experts and a worldwide

network of SVI alumni.

The Epicenter of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Program Topics

Business Model Innovation

Business Planning

Venture Creation and Financing

Creativity and Innovation

Go-to-Market Strategy

Global Business Impact

Human Capital Strategy

Entrepreneurial Management

Effective Team Management

Global Scaling

Leadership and Management

Elevator / Business Pitch &

Networking the Silicon Valley Way

Technology Management

More topics offered

SVI Participant Testimonials

"I've learned many things about acquisitions, venture finance, failure, and above all, the state of mind here that you are encouraged to pursue your passion and take risks. It's the only place in the world where students can have such a great experience."

— Florent Payzan 2014 EDHEC, France

“It was a fantastic trip! I met a lot of very interesting people in San Francisco and use several tools and techniques including elevator pitches and Design Thinking in my daily work. After coming back to Innsbruck I changed my business and ended up as a consultant for strategy, communication and innovation.”

— Alexander Gottein 2011 MCI, Austria

Contact

Jane Gleason

Assistant Dean, Executive Education

Director, Executive MBA Program

415-422-6939

jgleason2@usfca.edu

University of San Francisco

101 Howard Street, Suite 500

San Francisco, CA 94105

Target Groups

Entrepreneurs

Business Leaders, Executives

and Managers

Business or Science / Engineering

Students

Business Advisors, Consultants

and Mentors

Angel Investors and Venture

Capitalists

Officers from Economic

Development Agencies

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Faculty

Why is the Silicon Valley Immersion™ Program

unique?

Custom program with both academic and practical contents as well as end-to-

end learning experience to have the most positive results.

Unique geographical advantage to explore and connect with the industry

leaders and experts.

Interactive coaching and mentoring sessions to gain essential skills and

techniques.

Creatively designed hands-on workshops to effectively learn about business.

About USF: “Change the World from Here”

As a Jesuit Catholic university, USF is committed to academic excellence and

scholarship based on a tradition of more than 450 years of Jesuit educational

experience. Situated in the heart of one of the world’s most exciting cities, USF is the

oldest institution of higher learning in San Francisco and is one of country’s most

diverse universities.

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