Where ideas grow and businesses scale.
We drive ideas, innovations and companies forward
The Silicon Valley Masterclass offers a unique opportunity to experience the world's most important technology ecosystem up close. Right there in Santa Clara, participants immerse themselves in the Valley's culture of innovation, gain exclusive insights into leading companies such as NVIDIA, BMW Tech Office and ServiceNow, meet venture capital experts and spend a week working on their business models – including pitch training in Silicon Valley style.
Why Silicon Valley Masterclass?
Get direct access to some of the world's most influential tech companies, including:
- BMW Technology Office USA
- NVIDIA
- eBay
- Intel
- Plug & Play Tech Centre
- AUDI of America
These visits offer the chance to take a look behind the scenes, learn about future technologies first-hand and make valuable contacts.
Key topics of the week:
- Venture Capital & Angel Investing in Silicon Valley
- AI & Generative AI in an Enterprise Context
- Business Model Innovation & Prototyping
- Go-to-Market & Scaling Strategies
- Customer Discovery & Risk Management (TAM/SAM/SOM, Assumption Mapping)
Objectives & benefits for participants
- Insights into Silicon Valley's culture of innovation
- Building an international network
- Developing and refining your own business model
- Professional pitch training
- Understanding venture capital mechanisms
- Certificate from Deggendorf Institute of Technology / Silicon Valley School and Santa Clara University / Silicon Valley Executive Centre
Background information
Santa Clara University – Leavey Executive Center
Santa Clara, Kalifornien
The campus in the heart of Silicon Valley offers direct access to tech giants, start-ups and venture capital networks.
- Date: annually in September/October
- Price: €2,500 per person (plus travel and accommodation costs)
