Class Description: Innovation Boot Camp at Stanford University

Date: January 12, 5-9 PM (in-person or via Zoom); followed by two weeks of online training from January 13 to January 26.

Overview:
Join Stanford Professor Eesley for a transformative session aimed at unleashing your creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. This in-person/hybrid class leads into two weeks of online training where you'll learn to define your business model, create a business plan, and build a prototype for either a for-profit enterprise or a nonprofit mission-driven organization. Discover how to use AI tools for business planning and Figma for prototype design. This session will help you turn your passions into actionable business or impactful volunteer projects.

Session Highlights:

• Expert Insights: Professor Eesley shares strategies for channeling passions into tangible outcomes.

• Interactive Discussion: Engage with peers and industry experts to deepen your understanding of effective community engagement.

• Toolkit for Action: Acquire tools for crafting and implementing significant initiatives.

• AI-Enhanced Business Planning: Spend a week of online training focusing on using AI tools to craft robust business plans.

• Prototype Design with Figma: Spend another week gaining practical skills in using Figma to create visual prototypes that bring ideas to life.

Program Goals:

• Leadership through Volunteerism: Lead community projects that drive meaningful change.

• Creativity and Problem-Solving: Develop innovative solutions to tackle real-world problems.

• Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility: Cultivate a mindset that balances business acumen with a commitment to social responsibility.

• Demonstration Opportunity: Create a demo of your idea, business model, and business plan to potentially raise money or secure funding to advance to the next step.

Who Should Attend:
This boot camp is ideal for students and young professionals eager to apply their passions for societal benefits. Whether you are refining existing ideas or initiating new projects, this program provides the necessary insights and tools for success. K-12 students are required to participate alongside their parents for Stanford In Person Session.

Join Us:
Step into a role that merges passion with purpose. Register today and turn your ideas into actions that make a real difference. Let's drive change together! Sign up today and start your journey toward becoming a leader in innovation and community engagement.

This is included in the Be the Change Foundation Family Volunteering Program, you don’t need to register if you have registered your family to the program.