Adopt the Silicon Valley Mindset

Straight From Silicon Valley is on a mission to give today’s leaders the skills to think, act, decide and drive like a Silicon Valley innovator.

Advanced Management Program

This program will bring expertise directly from Silicon Valley, live to a classroom near you and is targeted towards leaders in corporations, aspiring entrepreneurs and successors to established businesses. Each intense, focused, 1-week course includes case studies, class-room exercises, team projects and individual and group homework towards a certified Advanced Management Program.

What do you get from taking this program?

Enhanced Curriculum

Integrating Straight From Silicon Valley’s Advanced Management Program enriches the university’s curriculum with cutting-edge courses taught by Silicon Valley mavens. This ensures students receive up-to-date knowledge and skills relevant to today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.

Attract Top Talent

Offering a program affiliated with Silicon Valley enhances the university’s reputation and attracts high-caliber students seeking innovative educational opportunities. This can lead to increased enrollment and a more competitive edge in the higher education landscape.

Additional Revenue Stream

Universities receive a percentage of program fees, providing an additional revenue stream that can be reinvested into the institution’s academic and infrastructure initiatives.

Global Networking Opportunities

Partnering with Straight From Silicon Valley exposes students to a global network of industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders, fostering valuable connections and opportunities for internships, mentorships, and post-graduation employment.

Prestige and Recognition

Associating with Straight From Silicon Valley elevates the university’s profile and prestige within the academic and business communities, enhancing its standing as an institution committed to innovation, and excellence, and preparing students for success in the global marketplace.

Courses

Leading Your Organization – Silicon Valley Style

There are many companies around the world that have stood the test of time. However, companies in Silicon Valley seem to be of a different breed. For more than 80 years, companies founded in someone’s garage in the Silicon Valley have revolutionized the world, creating or reinventing new products and markets. Analyzing case studies of well-known companies, in this course, you will travel through the heart of Silicon Valley leadership, explore the dynamic intersection of innovation, vision, and strategy that defines leadership in the world’s foremost technology hub. From inspiring company culture to disruptive problem-solving, gain the essential skills and insights needed to lead with confidence and drive success.

Business Finance – When and How to take Risks

Businesses are all about making money – don’t believe it if anybody says otherwise. Discover the art of strategic financial risk-taking in our comprehensive course designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business professionals alike. Learn to navigate the complex terrain of financial decision-making with confidence as you delve into key principles and strategies for assessing, mitigating, and leveraging risks. Gain practical insights and actionable techniques that will empower you to make informed financial choices, seize opportunities, and drive growth for your business.

Effective Communication – Results Oriented

“Effective communication is measured by the time taken to convey a message accurately and receive the appropriate response in record time.” Unlock the power of effective communication in our dynamic course designed to propel your success, globally. Master the art of clear and persuasive communication techniques that drive results and foster collaboration in any professional setting. From impactful presentations to strategic negotiation tactics, gain the skills and confidence needed to influence, inspire, and achieve your goals with precision and clarity, across different cultures and societal norms.

Innovating a Digital Strategy for your Company

The digital journey which started 40 years ago continues as Artificial Intelligence (AI) enters the scene. While in the last two decades the world was inundated with data, how can this data be used to improve the business? Master the art of leading and innovating a digital strategy for your business in this dynamic course. Explore bleeding edge techniques and best practices to leverage digital technologies and drive sustainable growth in the digital age. Gain practical insights into crafting transformative digital strategies, harnessing data-driven insights, and leading your organization to success in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Disruptive Innovation – Ideation to Growth

There has been innovation in the first twenty years of this century than in the entire century before and more innovation in that century than in the millennium before. The pace is accelerating. Entrepreneurship is not only the cornerstone of Silicon Valley but is the heartbeat that pulsates through the fabric of this ecosystem. And yet, 90% of startup companies fail and 70% of them fail in the first 3 years. This course will help you determine if your idea has the potential to change the world, what your key challenges will be, and how to overcome them, how to sell your idea (to investors and customers), how to build an initial customer base, and how to cross the chasm to widespread adoption. It will also dive deep into turning early, investment-heavy sales into profitable, large-scale growth.

Taking your Business
Globally

Why is it that business success in South Korea does not guarantee business success in Japan or China? History, geography, culture and society play a key role in business. In this comprehensive course, you will learn the strategies for global expansion. You will be exposed to a methodology that helps bring the various factors of success in a new economy with the essential tools, and insights to successfully navigate the complexities of international markets and expand your business footprint worldwide. From market research to cultural adaptation and strategic partnerships, gain the expertise needed to take your business to the global stage.

Viral Marketing for Exponential Growth

Tesla, the EV car maker, doesn’t have a press relations department – and yet they have the bestselling car in the world? How do you get your product to sell itself? How do you get your customers to sell your product to you? Marketing costs are often the biggest part of a company’s budget. In this course, learn to unlock the secrets of viral marketing and propel your business to exponential growth. Learn cutting-edge strategies and techniques to create compelling content that captivates audiences and ignites organic sharing. Gain actionable insights into leveraging social media platforms, influencer partnerships, and word-of-mouth marketing to fuel viral campaigns and achieve unprecedented reach and impact.

Viral Marketing for Exponential Growth

Tesla, the EV car maker, doesn’t have a press relations department – and yet they have the bestselling car in the world? How do you get your product to sell itself? How do you get your customers to sell your product to you? Marketing costs are often the biggest part of a company’s budget. In this course, learn to unlock the secrets of viral marketing and propel your business to exponential growth. Learn cutting-edge strategies and techniques to create compelling content that captivates audiences and ignites organic sharing. Gain actionable insights into leveraging social media platforms, influencer partnerships, and word-of-mouth marketing to fuel viral campaigns and achieve unprecedented reach and impact.

Innovating a Digital Strategy for your Company

The digital journey which started 40 years ago continues as Artificial Intelligence (AI) enters the scene. While in the last two decades the world was inundated with data, how can this data be used to improve the business? Master the art of leading and innovating a digital strategy for your business in this dynamic course. Explore bleeding edge techniques and best practices to leverage digital technologies and drive sustainable growth in the digital age. Gain practical insights into crafting transformative digital strategies, harnessing data-driven insights, and leading your organization to success in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Leading and Innovating Digital Strategy for your Business

Develop essential communication skills and strategies for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations, driving positive change and innovation.

Agility and Moving with Speed

Develop essential communication skills and strategies for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations, driving positive change and innovation.

Innovating a Digital Strategy for your Company

The digital journey which started 40 years ago continues as Artificial Intelligence (AI) enters the scene. While in the last two decades the world was inundated with data, how can this data be used to improve the business? Master the art of leading and innovating a digital strategy for your business in this dynamic course. Explore bleeding edge techniques and best practices to leverage digital technologies and drive sustainable growth in the digital age. Gain practical insights into crafting transformative digital strategies, harnessing data-driven insights, and leading your organization to success in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Viral Marketing for Exponential Growth

Tesla, the EV car maker, doesn’t have a press relations department – and yet they have the bestselling car in the world? How do you get your product to sell itself? How do you get your customers to sell your product to you? Marketing costs are often the biggest part of a company’s budget. In this course, learn to unlock the secrets of viral marketing and propel your business to exponential growth. Learn cutting-edge strategies and techniques to create compelling content that captivates audiences and ignites organic sharing. Gain actionable insights into leveraging social media platforms, influencer partnerships, and word-of-mouth marketing to fuel viral campaigns and achieve unprecedented reach and impact.

Taking your Business
Globally

Why is it that business success in South Korea does not guarantee business success in Japan or China? History, geography, culture and society play a key role in business. In this comprehensive course, you will learn the strategies for global expansion. You will be exposed to a methodology that helps bring the various factors of success in a new economy with the essential tools, and insights to successfully navigate the complexities of international markets and expand your business footprint worldwide. From market research to cultural adaptation and strategic partnerships, gain the expertise needed to take your business to the global stage.

Disruptive Innovation – Ideation to Growth

There has been innovation in the first twenty years of this century than in the entire century before and more innovation in that century than in the millennium before. The pace is accelerating. Entrepreneurship is not only the cornerstone of Silicon Valley but is the heartbeat that pulsates through the fabric of this ecosystem. And yet, 90% of startup companies fail and 70% of them fail in the first 3 years. This course will help you determine if your idea has the potential to change the world, what your key challenges will be, and how to overcome them, how to sell your idea (to investors and customers), how to build an initial customer base, and how to cross the chasm to widespread adoption. It will also dive deep into turning early, investment-heavy sales into profitable, large-scale growth.

Effective Communication – Results Oriented

“Effective communication is measured by the time taken to convey a message accurately and receive the appropriate response in record time.” Unlock the power of effective communication in our dynamic course designed to propel your success, globally. Master the art of clear and persuasive communication techniques that drive results and foster collaboration in any professional setting. From impactful presentations to strategic negotiation tactics, gain the skills and confidence needed to influence, inspire, and achieve your goals with precision and clarity, across different cultures and societal norms.

Business Finance – When and How to take Risks

Businesses are all about making money – don’t believe it if anybody says otherwise. Discover the art of strategic financial risk-taking in our comprehensive course designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business professionals alike. Learn to navigate the complex terrain of financial decision-making with confidence as you delve into key principles and strategies for assessing, mitigating, and leveraging risks. Gain practical insights and actionable techniques that will empower you to make informed financial choices, seize opportunities, and drive growth for your business.

Entrepreneurship – Turning an Idea into a Successful Business

Develop essential communication skills and strategies for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations, driving positive change and innovation.

Disruptive Innovation – Ideation to Growth

Gain a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and practices, enabling informed decision-making and effective communication with stakeholders.

Taking your Business
Globally

Explore psychological principles to enhance leadership effectiveness and organizational culture, fostering high-performing teams and innovation.

Silicon Valley Advantage

Silicon Valley is more than a Location – it’s a Mindset
Silicon Valley has been at the center of technological & business innovation and disruption for over eighty years; from silicon chips to social media, from electric cars to artificial intelligence. Here in Silicon Valley the environment and culture encourage and reward innovation, and welcome bold ideas. The mindset is to think differently, act differently, decide differently, and drive differently.

Risk Taking

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Disruptive innovation

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Accepting failure

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Bold ideas

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Accepting failure

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Our Mavens - Those Who Deliver Our Courses

Our mavens, Silicon Valley residents and renowned experts bring decades of experience from industry giants like Hewlett-Packard, Cisco, and Apple. As C-level executives, startup founders, and Business Heads, they offer insights spanning both B2B and B2C models, sharing the latest Silicon Valley best practices.

Leading Your Organization – Silicon Valley Style

There are many companies around the world that have stood the test of time. However, companies in Silicon Valley seem to be of a different breed. For more than 80 years, companies founded in someone’s garage in the Silicon Valley have revolutionized the world, creating or reinventing new products and markets. Analyzing case studies of well-known companies, in this course, you will travel through the heart of Silicon Valley leadership, explore the dynamic intersection of innovation, vision, and strategy that defines leadership in the world’s foremost technology hub. From inspiring company culture to disruptive problem-solving, gain the essential skills and insights needed to lead with confidence and drive success.

Business Finance – When and How to take Risks

Businesses are all about making money – don’t believe it if anybody says otherwise. Discover the art of strategic financial risk-taking in our comprehensive course designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business professionals alike. Learn to navigate the complex terrain of financial decision-making with confidence as you delve into key principles and strategies for assessing, mitigating, and leveraging risks. Gain practical insights and actionable techniques that will empower you to make informed financial choices, seize opportunities, and drive growth for your business.

Effective Communication – Results Oriented

“Effective communication is measured by the time taken to convey a message accurately and receive the appropriate response in record time.” Unlock the power of effective communication in our dynamic course designed to propel your success, globally. Master the art of clear and persuasive communication techniques that drive results and foster collaboration in any professional setting. From impactful presentations to strategic negotiation tactics, gain the skills and confidence needed to influence, inspire, and achieve your goals with precision and clarity, across different cultures and societal norms.

Innovating a Digital Strategy for your Company

The digital journey which started 40 years ago continues as Artificial Intelligence (AI) enters the scene. While in the last two decades the world was inundated with data, how can this data be used to improve the business? Master the art of leading and innovating a digital strategy for your business in this dynamic course. Explore bleeding edge techniques and best practices to leverage digital technologies and drive sustainable growth in the digital age. Gain practical insights into crafting transformative digital strategies, harnessing data-driven insights, and leading your organization to success in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Taking your Business Globally

Why is it that business success in South Korea does not guarantee business success in Japan or China? History, geography, culture and society play a key role in business. In this comprehensive course, you will learn the strategies for global expansion. You will be exposed to a methodology that helps bring the various factors of success in a new economy with the essential tools, and insights to successfully navigate the complexities of international markets and expand your business footprint worldwide. From market research to cultural adaptation and strategic partnerships, gain the expertise needed to take your business to the global stage.

Viral Marketing for Exponential Growth

Tesla, the EV car maker, doesn’t have a press relations department – and yet they have the bestselling car in the world? How do you get your product to sell itself? How do you get your customers to sell your product to you? Marketing costs are often the biggest part of a company’s budget. In this course, learn to unlock the secrets of viral marketing and propel your business to exponential growth. Learn cutting-edge strategies and techniques to create compelling content that captivates audiences and ignites organic sharing. Gain actionable insights into leveraging social media platforms, influencer partnerships, and word-of-mouth marketing to fuel viral campaigns and achieve unprecedented reach and impact.

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