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Silicon Valley Experience Week is an intensive executive programme for founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, innovation managers and tech leaders who want to understand how to think, make decisions and scale up in the world's leading innovation ecosystem.
On site in Silicon Valley, participants experience a curated week with exclusive access to global tech companies, hands-on sessions with experienced entrepreneurs and investors, and professional feedback at Valley level.
Program Highlights
Why Silicon Valley Experience Week?
Silicon Valley Experience Week is more than just a trip to the heart of the tech world – it's a real glimpse behind the scenes. For one week, participants immerse themselves in the working methods, thought processes and recipes for success of the Valley's best-known companies and most exciting minds. Whether visiting global tech players, talking to founders or giving their own pitch, Experience Week shows first-hand how innovation happens where the future is made – and how this mindset can change your own path.
Die Masterclass bietet ausgewählten Zugang zu führenden Technologieunternehmen und Innovationszentren, u. a.:
- NVIDIA
- eBay
- Intel
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- AUDI of America
Teilnehmende erhalten Einblicke in Strategien, Organisationsmodelle und Zukunftstechnologien – direkt aus dem operativen Umfeld des Silicon Valley.
Through exchanges with experienced founders, investors, tech executives and AI specialists, participants learn how innovation is actually implemented in Silicon Valley.
Sessions and keynotes cover topics such as:
- Venture capital, angel investing and fundraising logic
- Generative AI and deep tech in a business context
- Go-to-market strategies in global markets
- Scaling, growth and business model innovation
The focus is on practical insights rather than theoretical models.
At the end of the Silicon Valley Masterclass, participants present their business ideas or innovation projects to investors and industry experts from the Valley.
The pitch format offers:
- unvarnished, professional feedback
- direct insights into investors' decision-making logic
- valuable contacts in international innovation and financing networks
Benefits for participants
- Deep understanding of Silicon Valley's innovation and start-up culture
- Access to an international, high-calibre network
- Further development and validation of your own business model
- Professional pitch and storytelling training
- Clear insight into venture capital structures and investor perspectives
- Official certificate from TH Deggendorf / Silicon Valley School and
- Santa Clara University / Silicon Valley Executive Centre
background information
Santa Clara University – Leavey Executive Center
Santa Clara, California
An executive campus in the heart of Silicon Valley – in close proximity to global tech companies, start-ups and venture capital hubs.
- Date: annually in September/October
- Participation fee: €2,500 per person (plus travel and accommodation costs)
Contact & Application
