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Time & Location
Date: 2/17/25-2/21/25
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Plug and Play Tech Center

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Student’s Details
Student Grade: 8-12 graders
Group Size: 10-20
Price: $2999 each
Early Bird:  $1999
Early Bird Deadline: 11/30/24

Project Introductory Webinar

We are inviting all interested individuals to an introductory webinar on June 1st, 2024, at 6:00 PM PST. This session will provide an overview of the project, its objectives, and the opportunities available for participation. The webinar will be an open forum for questions and answers, allowing attendees to gain a better understanding of the initiative and how they can get involved. Register the webinar here

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Highlights

Learn from entrepreneurs

An exciting opportunity to learn from real entrepreneurs and build a product prototype using AI based on design thinking process

Ideation

Pitch your startup idea to Silicon Valley investors

Networking

Networking with the Silicon Valley ecosystem

Recommendation Letters

Opportunity to receive recommendation letters from instructors

Internship Opportunity

Chance to pursue an internship opportunity

Completion Certificate

Receive a completion certificate

About Plug and Play Tech Center

Plug and Play is a global platform serving as an innovative fast track to success. Their ecosystem of 50,000+ startups and 500+ corporate partners across 50+ locations connect the largest corporations to the world’s best startups through industry-focused accelerator programs in Silicon Valley and beyond.

About JJLAKE Business Center

JJLake is an innovative hub to enable entrepreneurs with cross-border visions. We are located in Silicon Valley, Boston and Germany Frankfurt. We aim to foster innovation and growth through accelerator programs, partner networks, community events, and global market access.

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Learn to navigate the Early-Stage Venture Capital landscape and use Design Thinking to design AI application
 Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence? Join us at the AI Innovators and Design Thinkers project, where high schoolers and undergraduates will embark on a week-long journey to explore the intersection of AI and education using the principles of design thinking. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley at the Plug and Play incubator, students will have the unique opportunity to learn from real entrepreneurs and pitch their AI education projects to investors. Whether your endgame is investing in the right startups or exploring your role in the VC ecosystem, here is your chance to examine the fundamentals of the early-stage VC landscape. Get to know the players, understand the risks and rewards, and develop a systematic approach to evaluating opportunities.
Key points:
  • Evaluate the investment potential of startups with more confidence
  • Identify sources for deal flow and select the best organizations to invest in
  • Develop a personal networking plan for your VC ecosystem
  • Interpret the fundamental characteristics of term sheets
  • Apply different methods to determine a startup’s value
  • Identify key elements to consider when developing and managing a VC portfolio
Why attend

Gain valuable skills 
in AI and design thinking, preparing you for future careers in technology and innovation.

Collaborate with 
like-minded peers and industry professionals to tackle real-world challenges in education.

Showcase your creativity and problem-solving abilities by pitching your AI education projects to investors.

Immerse yourself 
in the vibrant tech ecosystem of Silicon Valley, home to some of the world’s 
most innovative entrepreneurs
and startups.

Activities include
  • Introduction to AI: Understand the basics of Artificial Intelligence, including machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing.
  • Design Thinking Workshops: Learn how to apply design thinking methodologies to identify problems, brainstorm solutions, and prototype AI applications in education.
  • Hands-on Projects: Work in teams to develop AI-powered educational tools and applications aimed at enhancing learning experiences for students.
  • Interacting with entrepreneurs: Work next to real entrepreneurs in Plug and Play and interview them to understand entrepreneurship.
  • Pitch to Investors: Put your ideas to the test by pitching your AI education projects to a panel of real investors, receiving feedback and guidance to further develop your concepts.
Daily Schedule:
Instructors:

Daniel Kottke

College friend of Steve Jobs
One of the first employees of Apple Inc

Stephen Huhn

Partner, The INSIGHT Group
Former VP, IBM and HP

Xin Ai

Design Thinking advocator
Stanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate
Ph.D of Emory University

Secret Instructor

Senior level - Google, Nvidia, LinkedIn

Please fill in the application below for registration. If you have any questions please contact info@bigbangartwork.org. Thank you and we look forward to exploring a fantastic journey with you.
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Frequently Asked Questions

There is no refund for this camp. If you are not able to attend after payment, you can use the credit for future activities.

This camp is designed to serve students with all levels.

No. Please bring your kid’s lunch. Meanwhile, Your kid can buy lunch at the cafe of Plug and Play.  On Day 5, we will provide a graduation ceremony luncheon.
1. Help students find their passion and use their talents and skills;
2. When students learn to solve real world real problems, they can interact with the world in a meaningful way. This experience could be a unique story in essays for college applications;
3. Help students set up higher goals and purpose for themselves, like helping others, improving the community, or changing the world.
This camp has a minimum of 10 attendees required.
As long as we have at least 10 participants, we can start the camp at any time. If you are interested in a different time, please contact us at info@bigbangartwork.org and let us know how many people will attend, so we can make the appropriate arrangements.
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