{"id":32379,"date":"2024-01-30T08:20:23","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T07:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=32379"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:37:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T11:37:15","slug":"berkeley-immersion-week-students-gain-hands-on-opportunities-in-the-tech-startup-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/berkeley-immersion-week-students-gain-hands-on-opportunities-in-the-tech-startup-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Berkeley Immersion Week: Students gain hands-on opportunities in the tech startup world"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/span> 4<\/span> min read<\/span><\/span>\n

IE School of Science and Technology<\/a> strives to give students a taste of the real world through the latest tools, technologies and industry insights. We recently partnered<\/a> with the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) at the University of California, Berkeley to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas. And a big part of this initiative is the Berkeley Immersion Week program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A worthwhile collaboration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Berkeley Immersion Week is a unique experience that lets students delve into the changing world of technology. Our collaboration with SCET serves as a connection to Silicon Valley, giving students a chance to connect with some of the biggest tech companies, startups and industry leaders in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve been working very closely with Kenneth Singer to develop this valuable and engaging experience. Kenneth is the managing director and chief learning officer of the Sutardja Center. He\u2019s also a successful serial entrepreneur, tech executive, university professor and startup advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe Berkeley Immersion Week will introduce IE students to Silicon Valley mindset and culture, the Berkeley startup ecosystem, and emerging technologies.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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As co-creator of the Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship (BMoE), Kenneth shares our transversal belief that an entrepreneurial spirit<\/a> is essential to a successful leadership mindset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are thrilled to be partnering with IE University and its School of Science and Technology,\u201d he says. \u201cTheir focus on empowering students aligns perfectly with the Sutardja Center\u2019s mission to empower innovators to positively change the world.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Inside Berkeley Immersion Week<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Having established himself as an innovative entrepreneur, Kenneth now shares his secrets with university students worldwide through his startup, Venture Dojo. He\u2019s also invited to speak regularly at industry conferences, runs innovation boot camps, consults for major corporations, and continues to push the bounds through research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cBerkeley faculty and researchers will share current research and trends across a range of emerging technologies, including AI, computer and data science, sustainability and more.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

With such credentials, few tech leaders are better placed to help develop this unique learning experience. We caught up with Kenneth to hear more about how students can benefit from Berkeley Immersion Week and the activities they can look forward to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: How would you define Berkeley Immersion Week and its core purpose?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenneth:<\/strong> Berkeley Immersion Week will introduce students to the Silicon Valley mindset and culture, as well as the Berkeley startup ecosystem and various emerging technologies. Students will hear from an array of speakers, including Berkeley startup founders and researchers, other industry professionals and IE University alumni in the Bay Area. <\/strong>They will also have the opportunity to visit companies and network with local entrepreneurs, professionals and IE Alumni<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What key thematic areas and activities will students explore during Berkeley Immersion Week?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

K:<\/strong> The program will be spread across four key areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n