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FUTURE ENTREPRENEUR CHALLENGE
(FEC)
FEC Challenge - 硅谷青少年未来创业家挑战赛 (Intro Video)
Overview
The Future Entrepreneur Boot Camp is a startup competition in which students receive instruction and mentorship from experienced tech professionals who help them develop real products, which they pitch to a panel of Silicon Valley investors. Top students will build lasting connections with influential figures in the Valley and can win internships at high-growth startups. The Future Entrepreneur Challenge (FEC) course is designed for prospective middle school students and above who want to understand how to change the world. Students will learn the knowledge and competencies needed to start a business and receive guidance from experienced professionals and entrepreneurs to help students develop real products.
Students will collaborate with other like-minded students throughout the course and work as a team to create a pitch deck to present online to a panel of Silicon Valley investors. Top students can develop lasting connections with Silicon Valley influencers and gain access to internships at high-growth startups.
The Expansion and Promotion of Vocational Skills/Professional Traits
Activities
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Brainstorm, strategize, and build entrepreneurial ideas
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Receive personalized coaching and Q&A with entrepreneurs/industry experts
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Get training in presentation skills, research design and group communication
Mentor Team
Massi G.
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Successful entrepreneur who received his first venture capital investment at the age of 18
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EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence) of NEC X
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CEO of Metabob, an AI-driven visualization and coding tool
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Co-founder of Clyste, an AI-powered social media
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Co-founder of SensTek, a sensor company. The company wins a Korean government-funded startup competition
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Partner of SVA and SVG Innovation Center and Consultant of Plug and Play Technology Center
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Angel investor, currently a member of the board of directors of Silicon Valley high-tech companies
Donji (Theodore) Y-D.
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Design Lead at Metabob, an AI-driven visualization and coding tool
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Principal Designer at Clyste, an AI-powered social media
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UX designer for Facebook project
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Artisense Product Manager
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Founder and Product Manager at Kromakicks
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Co-founder of Mysideproject.net
* Speakers may be adjusted based on schedule and course design.