Project ECHO 2024

Total $2,300

Description

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Project ECHO 2024

Embark on a transformative entrepreneurial journey through 'Launching ECHO,' an immersive 11-week program presented by HS2 Academy in collaboration with Project ECHO. This hands-on experience, guided by industry luminaries like Jim Cook, is designed to equip participants with fundamental business skills—from ideation to prototype development—and culminates in a dynamic 'Shark Tank' style competition, offering a stage to showcase projects and compete for both prestige and prizes.

Open to students across all majors, 'Launching ECHO' is more than just a business incubator; it's a comprehensive learning experience that fosters essential soft skills such as leadership and innovation. The program is rooted in the ethos of Project ECHO, a non-profit organization founded in 1996 in Los Angeles. What began as a program focused on supporting at-risk students has evolved into a dynamic business academy, offering opportunities to students from diverse academic and socio-economic backgrounds.

Project ECHO, at its core, is committed to teaching entrepreneurial skills intertwined with crucial life lessons. From teamwork and resilience to effective planning and public speaking, participants gain a holistic foundation for success in college, careers, and community leadership. The organization firmly believes that entrepreneurs are made, not born, and instills the values of hard work, determination, empathy, and learning from mistakes in its students, shaping them into future successful business and community leaders.

By enrolling in 'Launching ECHO,' not only do participants acquire the knowledge and experience to launch their ventures, but they also enhance their college applications and resumes. This program provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and set the stage for a successful entrepreneurial journey, guided by the transformative philosophy of Project ECHO. Join 'Launching ECHO' and embrace the path to becoming a dynamic and empowered business leader with the support and expertise of Project ECHO.

Instructor:

Paul Silver, Entrepreneur-In-Residence at TechNexus Venture Collaborative, boasts a diverse background spanning three decades. With a legal foundation, he transitioned into brand management and marketing, playing a pivotal role in transforming Pacific Cycle into the largest US bicycle producer. As CEO of Basswood Group, he provided essential capital and operational solutions to Silicon Valley start-ups. A former transactional attorney, he counseled tech ventures to IPO during the Dot-Com Era. Beyond business, Paul has served in policy, negotiation, and finance advisory roles for two US Presidential Administrations, including COP 15 (Copenhagen) in 2009. A board member, investor, and advisor, he holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Program Details (Online):

February 10 to April 20, 2024

Every Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM(PST)

The Business Plan Competition is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA, from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM PT. (All participants are encouraged to attend in person, but for those who can not attend, they will be able to present through the Zoom platform.)

Tuition: $2200 + $100 one time registration fee

Project ECHO 2024

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