Silicon Valley Immersion™ Programs
The Epicenter of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
About the Programs
Program Benefits
The University of San Francisco Silicon Valley
Immersion™ (SVI) Programs leverage its geographical
advantage within the global epicenter of innovation,
entrepreneurship, and venture capital.
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Broaden knowledge and insights around
innovation and entrepreneurship from renowned
faculty and industry experts in Silicon Valley.
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Explore best practices of innovation and
entrepreneurship of leading companies.
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Develop a creative and yet disruptive business
model that will serve short-term and long-term goals.
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Acquire important skill sets including effective
communication through Silicon Valley pitching
techniques as well as vital leadership, management
and analytical abilities.
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Obtain essential know-how around early stage
venture deployment.
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Discover how to enter desired target markets as
well as how to find the necessary resources for
successful market entry.
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Learn how to successfully sustain an existing
business or to develop a unique new venture by
understanding how to apply innovation to an
organization.
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Connect with industry experts and a worldwide
network of SVI alumni.
The program exposes participants to a variety of handson 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 Topics
Target Groups
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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
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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?
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Custom program with both academic and practical contents as well as end-toend 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.
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
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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