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Program Benefits
Practical Training
Through virtual workshops, industry experts will share practical tips on the business landscape in San Francisco, talent acquisition, regulations, and scaling in the market.
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Dedicated mentorship
Participants will receive mentorship with industry experts who are aligned to their business and interests.
Direct market immersion and networking
During the immersion in San Francisco, participants will get access to co-working spaces, live fireside chats and office hours with Plug and Play's network of partners. Participants will also get to meet business leads in-person. Participants will have an opportunity to pitch at events such as Plug and Play's bi-annual US Summit.
The program is offered in a hybrid format:
Preparation Phase
This 3-week virtual segment consists of workshops, pitch polishing sessions, and one-on-one mentorships sessions and introductory meetings with prospective partners.
Immersion Phase
Participants will travel to San Francisco for 2 weeks (with the option to extend by 1-week), to continue business discussions and engage with potential partners, clients and investors. Participants will also pitch at Plug and Play’s US Summit and continue to receive support from Plug and Play.
Program Timeline
Week 1
Onboarding & Virtual Workshops
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Business Landscape and Culture in Silicon Valley
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Investment Climate and Strategy in Silicon Valley
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Pitching to Investors and Customers in Silicon Valley
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IP, Law, and Legal Regulations in Silicon Valley
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HR, Hiring, and Recruitment in Silicon Valley
Week 2, 3 & 4
Mentorship, Pitch Polishing and Mid-Program Check-Ins
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Pitch polishing and recording
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Dedicated 1:1 mentorship
Week 5 & 6
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Full unprecedented access to Plug and Play’s Global Headquarters
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Network with Executives-in-Residence, corporates, startups, investors, and alumni
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Expo Day will coincide with Plug and Play’s 3-day bi-annual Silicon Valley Summit
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You will get to pitch at Silicon Valley Summit, that attracts 3,000+ guests
