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An immersive growth programme for tech for good leaders April 2020 Silicon Valley | USA Contact us: Anais Guillemaud Events and Marketing Lead [email protected]
An immersive growth programmefor tech for good leaders
April 2020Silicon Valley | USA
Contact us:Anais GuillemaudEvents and Marketing [email protected]
Silicon Valley Scale is an immersion into the Silicon Valleyecosystem, designed to fast track you and your business. Each year, we accept a select cohort of the UK’s emerging tech forgood entrepreneurs, introducing them to leaders of some of theworld’s most innovative organisations in Silicon Valley andcreating space for them to implement that learning into theirprofessional journeys. Delegates gain unprecedented insight fromglobally-known founders and investors who share their wisdom forgrowth and leadership. In Silicon Valley, you’ll reflect on your entrepreneurial journey andcreate actionable steps for personal and professionaldevelopment. Inclusive pre-sessions in Edinburgh will prepare you for Silicon Valley culture, and optional curated aftercare sessions will continue your progress on your return to the UK.
The Programme
Session 2: The context of SiliconValley
The changing US andUK marketsAgenda of theprogramme
Session 3:Your business
Fundamentals ofpitching in the USPitching practice
Session 4: Dinner
Chat with experts ontrade between the USand UKMeet alumni of the SVSprogramme
SVS alumni continue to receive extensive support from FutureX on their returnfrom Silicon Valley. This includes ongoing promotion of you and your companyacross FutureX channels, speaker opportunities at FutureX events and muchmore. We also offer an additional facilitated coaching programme so you cancontinue building on your SVS learning and growth experience.
After Care
SVS sample programme(based on previous years, 2020 programme still to be announced)
Pre-sessions
Session 1: Intro to SVS Programme
Introduction to yourcohort Personal and businessgoal setting for theprogramme
Pre-sessionsSilicon Valley weekDAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3
DAY 4 DAY 5
Welcome Session with FutureXRoundtable with Founder ofRocketspace
AM
Lunch meeting with CorporatePartner at WSGRFounder story - Dinner withFounder of Shogun
PM
Breakfast meeting withDirector of Marketing atPivotal Labs
AM
Roundtable with VenturePartner at Y CombinatorDiscussion & Q&A withFounder/CEO at SmartRecruiters
PM
FutureX Session - The futureof leadership Meeting with CMO atSurveyMonkey
AM
Lunch meeting at Facebook HQMasterclass with Founder ofCagan McAfee Capital
PM
Round Table with VenturePartner at Uncork CapitalMeeting with Waze at GoogleHQ
AM
PM Meeting with Venture Partnerat Threshold Ventures
FutureX Session -Programme reflections
AM
Roundtable and pitching atSilicon Valley BankCohort dinner
PM
We are looking for ambitious, purpose-driven tech entrepreneurs and business leaders who are building or providing a solution to make the world a better place. Ourprogrammes are inclusive, and we welcome all ages, genders and backgrounds. How do you go from startup founder to global CEO? We willexplore the changing trends of leadership and discuss how tosucceed in the transition from early-stage founder to high-growthdirector. You'll cultivate a defined sense of purpose, shape thedirection of your business and decide what kind of leader you'regoing to be.
Silicon Valley Scale is one of the mostselective tech for good programmes in the UK,guaranteeing the value of each meeting,workshop and roundtable. With a limitednumber of places available (max 8), thisexclusivity ensures peer-to-peer learning - aninvaluable part of the programme.Experienced facilitators lead intimateworkshops, delivering transferable skills inleadership and communication, and meetingswith founders, investors and executives createopportunities for entrepreneurs to scale andexpand their organisations.
Who we're looking for
Previous AlumniSVS alumni have collectively raised over £45 million and are responsible forsome of the fastest growing and most innovative companies in the UK.
CAMERON GRAHAMFounderStoriiCare"If you are thinking ofdoing business or raisinginvestment in California,this is THE programme tobe on. You won't bedisappointed."
TARRYN GOREFounderKafoodle“A once in a lifetimeopportunity to get rapidexposure to the SiliconValley ecosystem and keyplayers. I have grown upquite a bit since the trip”
CHRIS MCCANNFounderCurrent Health"The biggest outcomewas attitude andmindset. This programmegives you a very differentperspective on whatspossible and the attitudetowards achieving that."
SCOTT WEIR FounderPillow Property Partners“The trip was a massiveinspiration to me ingeneral, especially on thetopic of thinking big. Iwas left with a hugechange in mindset and adefinite drive to take mybusiness worldwide.”
ANDREW PARFERY FounderCare Sourcer
SAM COLEY FounderTickX
HEIDI ROIZENPartner at Threshold(Invested in Tesla, Twitter and Skype)
"The programme allows for leadingentrepreneurs to have direct contactwith potential business developmentpartners, investors, and venture capitalfirms in Silicon Valley - access that theindividual entrepreneurs would findalmost impossible to arrange on theirown."
Technology has shaken up every industry in the world. Entrepreneursin tech must think quickly and smartly, adapting to worldwide shiftsin attitude and reacting to huge growth prospects. We have set upmeetings with venture capitalists, accelerators, incubators, globalcompanies and startups, where we’ll facilitate an open, honestdialogue about the next steps of your business. Silicon Valley is famed for setting technology trends and pioneering newmodels of business. On this programme, we will facilitate insights ininvestment, product validation, mindset & culture and understandingyour UK - US strategy.
Your Business
Companies Visited
You’ll also be given the time to build anetwork with your fellow delegates,learning from each other’s experiences anddiscussing potential collaborative action inthe future. As FutureX programme alumni,you’ll have exclusive access to our extendednetwork of entrepreneurs and events. #SVS20
There is no place better than Silicon Valley for techentrepreneurs to be educated and inspired. You will begranted unique access to the global organisationsoperating there. This programme immerses you in Silicon Valley culture. Youwill spend time with founders, investors, accelerators andexecutives who have helped define the business landscape ofthe Valley. SVS will arm you with the tools to thrive in this fast-paced, failure-forward, innovation culture that has helpedbuild the world's most successful tech companies, as well asteach you about the challenges that exist throughout theecosystem. This is an opportunity to gain real insight andreceive personalised feedback from world-leading expertswho have supported startups from their humble beginningsto world players.
The Context
During your time in Silicon Valley, you willhave time to explore the area and its uniqueatmosphere. We can also providerecommendations for further places to visit(including restaurants and cultural spots)should you wish to extend your time in the US.
#SVS20
The world needs leaders with purpose. Businesses createopportunity, wealth and have ripple effects throughout society. Ourhighly experienced facilitators have worked with entrepreneurialleaders across the world to help build profitable, scalable,sustainable and impactful businesses. Over the course of the programme, we will explore the following themes:
The context of your business and the role you playThe role of business in changing the world The future of leadershipThe process of finding your purpose The means of achieving life-work balanceThe power of reflection in developing self-awareness
Are you and your business ready to scaleup? Join us on thisimmersive growth programme in the heart of Silicon Valley.You’ll strengthen your network, tap into the minds ofinternational business experts and understand what it takes tosucceed as a global tech company.
Price£4000 + VAT
Facilitated Sessions
BRUCE WALKERCo-founder & CEOFutureX
ZOI KANTOUNATOUCo-founder & CFOFutureX
CONTACT USAnais Guillemaud Events and Marketing Lead at [email protected]
#SVS20www.futurexinnovation.com/what-we-do/silicon-valley
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