Shaloo Garg
Managing Director, Late Stage Startups & Unicorns at Microsoft
< Open your mind to the future of business at Silicon Valley >
A seminar on digital business transformation in the birthplace of the internet, which provides an insider's view of how companies, startups, venture capital and, in general, the Silicon Valley ecosystem works.
For this reason, we will visit the main companies and institutions such as Plug and Play Tech Center, Amazon, Stanford University, UC Berkeley and Google.
Basic Data
Upcoming convocations
Open for 2023 inscriptions
San Francisco (California)
Duration
1 week, 40 hours
Languages
English
Financing and scholarships
Consult your Admissions Manager for scholarships and funding
What is the ISDT Silicon Valley?
< A digital immersion seminar in the most innovative region on the planet >
Get to know the Silicon Valley ecosystem while learning first-hand about the trends in innovation, the emerging technologies of the moment, and the business models that will be leading and dominating the sector.
Live a truly transformative experience with presentations from technology experts, brainstorming sessions, networking, visits to the most cutting-edge companies or meetings with Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.
The program
Designed for those who want to keep up to date with the latest trends and lead the transformation in their companies or, investors and entrepreneurs who want to immerse themselves in the heart of the most innovative ecosystem. Get a comprehensive and up-to-date view from world-renowned experts.
Focused on the future of transport, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, among other topics, during the seminar you will delve into how to successfully innovate and what will happen to technologies in the POST-COVID era. Expand your networking and participate in company visits and master classes on relevant new business models, the rise of software companies, Silicon Valley and the 4.0 revolution.
Day 1
- Program Opening and Welcome.
- Up and Rising Software Companies.
- Silicon Valley, Digital Revolution and The Art of Self–Disruption.
- Company Visit: UC Berkeley - The Rise of The Platforms: How to Operate and Innovate Like Tech Companies.
* Both the content of the agenda and the speakers are tentative and may be modified.
Day 2
- Venture Capital Point Of View: Disrupting Industries.
- How to Successfully Compete on Innovation - Lessons From A Silicon Valley Legend.
- Company Visit: Amazon - Building a Culture of Innovation.
* Both the content of the agenda and the speakers are tentative and may be modified.
Day 3
- The Biggest Success Stories of Silicon Valley.
- The Future Of Tech in the Post-COVID Era.
- Company Visit: Google - The Biggest Success Stories of Silicon Valley.
* Both the content of the agenda and the speakers are tentative and may be modified.
Day 4
- Future of Transportation: EV, Flying Cars and more.
- The Biggest Success Stories of Silicon Valley.
- Company Visit: Salesforce - The Biggest Success Stories of Silicon Valley.
* Both the content of the agenda and the speakers are tentative and may be modified.
Day 5
- From Web 2.0 to Web 3.0 NFTs: Just Another Bubble or The Next Big Revolution.
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies: Blurring the Lines Between Physical And Digital.
- Company Visit: Plug and Play Tech Center - How To Build A Billion Dollar Company.
* Both the content of the agenda and the speakers are tentative and may be modified.
Speakers
Our experts
More than experts, benchmarks of digital innovation.
Fonz Morris
Lead Product Designer, Global Conversion at Netflix
Chantal Cox
Sr. Manager & Product Management at Meta
Vlas Lezin
Chief Operating Officer at Silicon Valley Innovation Center
Gregory LaBlanc
Lecturer at Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Jim Smith
General Partner at Stereo Capital
Jonathan Reichental
Founder at Human Future
Robert Schwentker
President at DLT Education
< Want to know more about the MIB? >
< Digital Talent Community: your digital community, for life >
From the moment you start the MIB, you become part of the Digital Talent Community (DTC), the meeting place for students, industry leaders and teachers. Access exclusive training, professional development and networking services. A passport to the digital ecosystem with no expiration date and no cost.
Venues and Timetables
Where and when
Don't you think that after a global pandemic that has accelerated job digitization to never-before-seen levels, it's time to embrace your own digital transformation?
San Francisco, California
October 2022
Monday to Friday 9:00 - 18:00
Admissions process
Admissions process for the ISDT
In these six steps, we will explain the requirements for being admitted to the program that will change your professional career.
After reviewing your CV/LinkedIn profile, we will invite you to have a chat with us so that we can get a grasp of where you are in your career and your goals. We will answer your questions about the program content, learning methodology, your future colleagues, and financial aid options. You will have the chance to discover our facilities, the program team, and our culture. We will also invite you to an Info Session, Open Day, or event.
Before your interview, we will need you to send us the following information to validate your profile:
- A motivation letter
- A professional letter of recommendation (optional)
- Updated CV/LinkedIn profile
- Official university transcript
- ID card or passport
Once we have answered your questions, we will schedule an admissions interview with a member of the Admissions Committee. We are looking forward to learning more about your academic and professional profile as well as your personality and values.
The interview, which can also be held over the phone, is a key requirement in the process.
After the admissions interview, the rest of the members of the Admissions Committee will evaluate your application together with the feedback from the person who met you.
In three to seven days, we will inform you of our decision.
If you are admitted, we will explain how to make the payment to reserve your spot and to enroll in the program.
At this point, you will become part of the ISDI Ecosystem. We will let you know about talks and events you can attend before starting your classes to get to know your future colleagues and to begin your contact with the digital world.
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