Spring Semester in Tel Aviv | 5 months

Entrepreneurship

Curious about what makes the start-up nation tick? Excited to learn – first hand – how entrepreneurs take ideas and turn them into companies? Want an insiders look at successful global companies like Intel, Mobileye, and others?

Your Head-Start in the Start-Up Nation

An intensive educational and practical program including enrichment activities, workshops, seminars, guest speakers, and field trips all about “The Start-Up Nation.”

Dive headfirst into the exciting and energetic world of Israeli innovation. Learn the ins and outs of what it takes to start a business, run a business, and succeed in the business world. Throughout the semester, students will develop a practical business program under the guidance of a business consultant. You will come up with a business plan, pitch an idea, set milestones, raise money, and put on an event (similar to an episode of “The Apprentice”). You will also develop important skills and learn about topics such as communication, negotiation, marketing, and more. Meeting leaders and entrepreneurs in Israel will also give you an insider’s perspective into the world of business in Israel.

Sample Activities:

Practical Business Project - work with a business consultant to develop a business plan, pitch an idea, set milestones, raise money, and put on an event
Site Visits and Meetings at Google Israel and Facebook Israel
Seminar on Women in Hi-Tech and Leadership
Visit and learn about the Israel Wine Industry
The Israeli Economy and the Birth of Start-up Nation
Diamond Exchange – A Staple in Israeli Trade Industry worldwide
Meetings with Small-Business Entrepreneurs
Star TAU – Tel Aviv University Entrepreneurship Club
The Art of Persuasion Workshop
Non-Verbal Communication Workshop

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