Each day contains around 6 hours of structured hands-on activity of workshops, mentoring and weekly presentation sessions. Participants will learn core entrepreneurial skills, attend networking events, and meet with Silicon Valley icons, getting direct exposure to the most relevant entities in Silicon Valley.

The following is a sample of the core modules provided under the guidance of Mind the Bridge CEO, Marco Marinucci.

INTRODUCTION TO SILICON VALLEY

Understanding the local entrepreneurial culture, business models, the history, and the secret sauce of Silicon Valley.

LEAN STARTUP METHODOLOGY

How to drive a startup and when to turn. Understanding and achieving product market fit.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

How do you define your business model. How to develop a network of partners and use connection to scale your core business.

WRITING YOUR VALUE PROPOSITION

Articulating a compelling business opportunity, positioning your product and telling your business story.

PRESENTATION SKILLS

Telling a compelling story in person, structuring a clear and convincing pitch, and doing it in Silicon Valley time.

MARKETING & RESEARCH

Identifying your customer base, your market, your segments, defining your customers and understanding market size.

CORPORATE OPERATIONS AND LEGAL

An overview of administrative and legal aspects such as corporate structure and technology transfer models.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

IP 101: Important terms in contracts to understand, patents, trademarks, copyrights and transferring them across borders.

FINANCE REPORTING & FORECASTING

Developing your financial model, presenting financials to investors.

INNOVATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES

Assembling a team, from recruiting to motivating successfully.

EXIT STRATEGY

Key aspects to consider. Lessons learned from successful entrepreneur-investor relationships.

VISA ISSUES

An overview of the options, timing, and processes to get a Visa. H, E, L, O, or J. Which to consider and how to apply for each.