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Silicon Valley region is the South Bay portion of Northern California. This is the home to many of the world’s largest technology company (Apple, Google, Intel, HP, Oracle, Facebook) and startups. It is also where most venture capital investments look to for technology startups.  
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Silicon Valley is at the South Bay portion of Northern California. Palo Alto is it’s epicenter. This is the home to many of the world’s largest technology company (Apple, Google, Intel, HP, Oracle, Facebook, Airbnb) and most interesting startups. It is also where most venture capital investments look to for technology startups. How is it able to attain such success? Is this a case of the Matthew's effect? The successful breeds more success?
  
Stanford University plays a major role in the creation of these technology companies. In search for the same influence, many universities, including CMU and NUS, stake a presence in this dynamic environment. TSM Silicon Valley is SMU’s answer to bring this experience and culture to our students in hope for catching the Valley virus and spurn our own startups.
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Stanford University plays a major role in the creation of these technology companies. In search for the same influence, many universities, including CMU, NUS and NTU, stake a presence in this dynamic environment. Cities try to emulate Silicon Valley's success. Las Vegas, Bangalore, Zhongguancu, and even Singapore. TSM Silicon Valley allows you to experience this culture in an immersive expedition. We plan to visit Stanford, some large technology companies and some interesting startups. There will be some time for sight seeing and cultural visits.
 
 
Bill Gates thinks that half of Silicon Valley startups are ‘silly’. So, why do you want to visit whatever is brewing in the Valley? In the winter holiday? If your answer is to immerse in this experience to learn from the ‘silly’ founders, you are right for this TSM. Many people startup for the weirdest reasons, let’s find out why together and have fun doing it.
 
 
 
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Students are encouraged to take innovation and Technopreneurship related course.
 
  
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Bill Gates thinks that half of Silicon Valley startups are ‘silly’. Some technics believe students should drop out to start up. Some people think that Silicon Valley is not what it is known to be or in the era of decline. For example, there are views that the App culture is eroding the quality of software coming out of this area. So, why do you want to visit whatever is brewing in the Valley? In the dead winter holiday? If your answer is to learn why these ‘silly’ founders are tolerated and even encouraged, you are on the right track. Many people startup or rather start tinkering with ideas for the weirdest reasons. Let’s find a set of interesting companies to visit together and have fun doing it. Oh ya, hopefully, learn something, feel the mojo and be inspired.
  
 
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*Introduce students to the vibrant entrepreneurship scene in Silicon Valley.  
 
*Introduce students to the vibrant entrepreneurship scene in Silicon Valley.  
 
*Develop an understanding of the factors leading to the proliferation of start-ups.
 
*Develop an understanding of the factors leading to the proliferation of start-ups.
*Aspiring student entrepreneurs apply their findings to their own new venture journey.  
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*Aspiring student entrepreneurs apply their findings to their own venture.  
*Students understand how and why entrepreneurs in South Korea were able to start up technology-based companies.
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*Students understand how and why entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley were able to start up technology-based companies.  
*Motivate and facilitate SMU students to start their own technology-based companies in other parts of Asia.  
 
 
*Students explore Technopreneurship related internship opportunities with the companies that they visit.
 
*Students explore Technopreneurship related internship opportunities with the companies that they visit.
 
  
 
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Course Information



Overview of Project Course
Synopsis

Silicon Valley is at the South Bay portion of Northern California. Palo Alto is it’s epicenter. This is the home to many of the world’s largest technology company (Apple, Google, Intel, HP, Oracle, Facebook, Airbnb) and most interesting startups. It is also where most venture capital investments look to for technology startups. How is it able to attain such success? Is this a case of the Matthew's effect? The successful breeds more success?

Stanford University plays a major role in the creation of these technology companies. In search for the same influence, many universities, including CMU, NUS and NTU, stake a presence in this dynamic environment. Cities try to emulate Silicon Valley's success. Las Vegas, Bangalore, Zhongguancu, and even Singapore. TSM Silicon Valley allows you to experience this culture in an immersive expedition. We plan to visit Stanford, some large technology companies and some interesting startups. There will be some time for sight seeing and cultural visits.

Bill Gates thinks that half of Silicon Valley startups are ‘silly’. Some technics believe students should drop out to start up. Some people think that Silicon Valley is not what it is known to be or in the era of decline. For example, there are views that the App culture is eroding the quality of software coming out of this area. So, why do you want to visit whatever is brewing in the Valley? In the dead winter holiday? If your answer is to learn why these ‘silly’ founders are tolerated and even encouraged, you are on the right track. Many people startup or rather start tinkering with ideas for the weirdest reasons. Let’s find a set of interesting companies to visit together and have fun doing it. Oh ya, hopefully, learn something, feel the mojo and be inspired.

Objectives

This course will help

  • Introduce students to the vibrant entrepreneurship scene in Silicon Valley.
  • Develop an understanding of the factors leading to the proliferation of start-ups.
  • Aspiring student entrepreneurs apply their findings to their own venture.
  • Students understand how and why entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley were able to start up technology-based companies.
  • Students explore Technopreneurship related internship opportunities with the companies that they visit.
Teams

Student teams will be assigned to different organizations.


Output and Assessment Summary

Students will be assessed on both in class and during the trip activities and conduct. The grade break down and project descriptions are listed below.

Grade breakdown

The grade breakdown is listed below.

No Time Frame Topics Assessment Type Weighting
1 Pre-Trip Research on Organization Team 20%
2 Trip planning Individual 20%
3 Trip Discussions Individual 20%
4 Trip role Individual 20%
5 Post-Trip Reflection Individual 10%
4 All Wiki, Blog & Photos Team 10%


Assignment

Here are the assignments:

  1. In class presentations and wiki report
    1. Teams are to research on selected or assigned organization.
      1. Silicon Valley: background, industry, culture, ecosystem, research universities, compare to Singapore, politics, aspiration, etc.
      2. The culture/trait could be connections (companies, country, customer focus), support environment (government, business, infrastructure, society, market maturity, reputation), personality/company culture (integrity, leadership, competitive, entrepreneurship, savvy, creative, innovative, dynamic, risk taking, commitment to technology, excellent communication, team spirit, fun seeking, etc.). Research on this by reading books, websites or interviews. Come up with examples of company events when this trait is vital to the company. Explore this trait in some of the organization we will visit.
      3. Organization: background, motivation, challenges, investments/employee stock ownership plan/intellectual property, strategy/business model/IPO, culture/personalities/politics/connections, etc.
    2. Individual will be assessed based on the quality of your contributions in the role you play, getting organization, helping out with the trip planning and execution.
  2. During the trip
    1. Teams will ask questions, when the opportunity presents itself. Each team will introduce their company, present the focus and recommend improvements. Each team will have a backup team to support them (taking photos, questions, follow up, etc)
    2. Individual will keep a journal/blog/diary/tweet (with video, photo, links, etc.) on the discussion and visits. Focus on learning points and reflections. Compile your journal in the individual reflection page.
  3. Post trip Presentation
    1. Reflection on your research
    2. Key takeaways (2) or learning points from the organization
    3. Quotes from presenter/senior management/owner/founder
    4. Recommendation on how the trip can be improved further


Academic Integrity

All acts of academic dishonesty (including, but not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, facilitation of acts of academic dishonesty by others, unauthorized possession of exam questions, or tampering with the academic work of other students) are serious offences. All work (whether oral or written) submitted for purposes of assessment must be the student’s own work. Penalties for violation of the policy range from zero marks for the component assessment to expulsion, depending on the nature of the offense.

When in doubt, students should consult the instructors of the course. Details on the SMU Code of Academic Integrity may be accessed at http://www.smuscd.org/resources.html.


Classroom Planning

There will be several classroom meetings to organize the course, trip and research. Students will meet in classroom to present their research findings. The teams are required to update their progress using the wiki.


Course Schedule Summary

Classroom: SIS SR 3.3


Class (Week) Topics Comments
1 Course introduction, team formation and organization selection.

Group photos.

Cast & Roles, Project Teams and Organisation.
2 Preliminary contact to organization and trip planning Trip Itinerary and Organisation.
5 Update or confirm organisations (presentations).

Get to know each other lunch.

Trip Itinerary and Organization.
6 Update or confirm organisations (presentations). Trip Itinerary and Organization.
Week 8: Break
9 Organisation presentation. Continue trip planning. Trip Itinerary and Organization.
16 Trip briefing and internships (Visa). Trip Itinerary and Organization.
17 Trip Reflection