June 2nd to 6th
Silicon Valley (5 Days)
Stanford
Introduction to the Center for Technology and Innovation, a course for executives from Stanford Engineering
June 7th
Day Off (1 day)
Palo Alto
A visit to Napa Valley and a journey to the finest wineries of California (optional)
June 8
Coastal Journey (1 Day)
Palo Alto - LA
A journey along the ocean with stops at scenic locations and viewpoints
June 9-11
Los Angeles (3 Days)
Los Angeles
Immersion into the Creative Industry: Film Studios and Media Companies
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Taught on the Stanford campus by Stanford faculty and industry practitioners, the highly interactive educational module will dive into three interconnected themes. After completing this three-day module, participants will earn a Stanford Certificate of Completion.
Sample Agenda*
Day 1: Innovative Ecosystems
Monday, June 2nd
Stanford University
Leadership in Times of Change: Lessons from Silicon Valley
Venture Thinking: Innovation in Large Organizations
Improvisational Leadership: Embracing and Managing Failures
System Leadership: How to Adapt to Changing Conditions
A Tour of Stanford University
Day 2: Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Organizations
Tuesday, June 3rd
Stanford University
State of AI: What Artificial Intelligence Can and Cannot Do
The Art of the Possible with Generative AI
Lecture and Tour: "The Future of Robotics: A Visit to Stanford's Robotics Laboratory"
The Application of AI in Enterprises
Day 3: Digital Strategy
Wednesday, June 4th
Stanford University
Crafting Organizational Strategy in the Era of AI
Building an Organization Based on AI Integration
Data-Driven Decision Making
Panel with experts from Silicon Valley: Innovative AI ecosystems
Final Reception
* Subject to change
Michael Bernstein is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University, where he is a Bass University Fellow, Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, and Interim Director of the Symbolic Systems Program. His research focuses on designing social, societal, and interactive technologies. His research has been reported in venues such as The New York Times, TED AI, and MIT Technology Review, and Michael himself has been recognized with an Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, the UIST Lasting Impact Award, and the Computer History Museum's Patrick J. McGovern Tech for Humanity Prize. Michael holds a bachelor's degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University, as well as a master's degree and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from MIT.
Stanford University Engineering Center for Global & Online Education- мировой лидер в области профессионального и образования для руководителей (executives), расположенный на территории кампуса Стэнфордского университета. Используя междисциплинарную экспертизу Стэнфорда в области инноваций, технологий и бизнеса, а также экосистему Кремниевой долины, программы помогают трансформировать команды, организации и сообщества.
Day 4: A Deep Dive into Technology (Tech DeepDive)
Thursday, June 5th
Silicon Valley
Visiting leading technology companies (OpenAI, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Google, Meta, HPE, Cerebras, Glean, Coursera)
Networking with representatives of the Silicon Valley community
Day 5: An In-Depth Exploration of Venture Capital Investment (VC DeepDive)
June 6th, Friday
Silicon Valley
Visiting venture capital funds and startup communities (A16z, Lightspeed, DCVC, Unshackled Ventures, 500, Pear, Sequoia, Nvidia Ventures, StartX)
A meeting with AI startups from Central Eurasia operating in the USA
Completion of the program and certificate award ceremony
Day 6: Free Day
June 7, Saturday
Palo Alto
Visit the Napa Valley and embark on a journey to California's finest wineries (optional)
Day 7: Trip along the California Coastline
June 8, Sunday
Silicon Valley - Los Angeles
Day 8: Film Studios and Production Companies
Monday, June 9
Los Angeles
Visiting film studios and production companies (Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Disney, YouTube, Hulu, etc.)
Free time for sightseeing and attending events
Day 9: Music Studios
Tuesday, June 10th
Los Angeles
Visiting music studios (Capitol Records, Paramount Records, USC Iovine and Andre Academy of Arts, Warner Bros Record Studio, Universal Music Group, Spotify LA Recording Studio, etc.)
Introducing the Creative Community
Day 10: Media Companies
Wednesday, June 11
Los Angeles
Visiting media companies (Snap, NPR, Nextstar, FOX, Tubi, LA Times, etc.)
Free time for sightseeing and attending events
Return to San Francisco
Main Program
$12,000 per person for the program
What's Included in the Core Program
Certificate of Completion from Stanford University Engineering Center for Global & Online Education
6-month membership in the Silkroad Angels Club (valued at $6,000 for others)
Providing an invitation letter for a U.S. visa
Welcome and Farewell Dinners
Translation (Russian ⇔ English)
Transportation (within the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and from Silicon Valley to Los Angeles)
Networking events
What Is NOT Included in the Core Program
Hotel Accommodation
Flights to and from the USA
Travel expenses and activities not related to the program
Some dinners (in personal time)
Silicon Valley Startup Academy offers a research internship for teenagers in leading American startups. This program combines hands-on internship experience with a unique opportunity to visit Silicon Valley.
Day 1
June 2nd
Program: Interviews, Sessions, and Masterclasses
Monday
Silkroad Innovation Hub
Interviews with experts and mentors from Silicon Valley Startup Academy
Interactive Session for Internship Preparation (Plans, Interests, and Expectations)
Masterclass on Angel Investing and the Venture Ecosystem of Silicon Valley
Day 2
June 3rd
Program: The Future with AI: Stanford University
Tuesday
Stanford University
Visiting the Stanford University campus and meeting with the students
Masterclass on Career Opportunities in the IT Sector
Day 3
June 4th
Program: University of Berkeley and Minerva
Wednesday
Berkeley
Visiting the campuses of the University of Berkeley and Minerva, meeting with students
Career Orientation Masterclass
Session for Preparing the Final Presentation on Startup Ideas
Day 4
June 5th
Program: Major Technology Companies
Thursday
Silicon Valley
Visiting the offices and campuses of major technology companies (Google, META, Apple)
Day 5
June 6th
Program: Discovering San Francisco
Wednesday
San Francisco
A tour and visit to the Exploratorium Museum, California Academy of Sciences, and the TikTok office in San Francisco
Presentation of startup ideas by participants to the jury and mentors
Completion of the program and certificate award ceremony
Day 6-10
June 6th to 11th
Main Program
Thursday - Wednesday
San Francisco
Participants in the Special Program for Teenagers: Silicon Valley Startup Academy are joining the Main Program.
$7,000 per participant for the program
What is included in the Silicon Valley Startup Academy
Recommendation Letter for University
Certificate of Completion from Silkroad Innovation Hub
Research Internship at a Startup
Transportation (within the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, as well as between Silicon Valley and Los Angeles)
Networking events
What is NOT included in Silicon Valley Startup Academy
Hotel Accommodation
Flights to and from the USA
Travel expenses and activities not related to the program
Some dinners (in personal time)
YPO-Kazakhstan was established in 2011 at the initiative of Nurlan Kapparov. Currently, the Kazakhstani YPO includes 44 entrepreneurs. The purpose of the organization is to foster the growth of the business community through the exchange of mutual knowledge and experience. YPO is the world's largest organization of business leaders. At present, this organization includes 34,000 business owners and top managers of large companies from 150 countries. The total revenue of enterprises managed by YPO members exceeds $9 trillion.
Silkroad Innovation Hub founded in the heart of Silicon Valley in 2023, connects the startup ecosystem of Central Eurasia with global technology leaders, creating unique opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, and key players in the region. It helps them scale, find strategic partners, and enter global markets. Since its inception, more than 300 startups and angel investors have been trained, and over 9,000 events have been organized, including the first tech conference Central Eurasia @ Silicon Valley, fostering a community of like-minded individuals and innovation leaders.
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