Workshop: Essential Business English Skills for Silicon Valley

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SUMMARY:

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur who wants to work in the tech industry in Silicon Valley, but not sure where to get started? This workshop will teach entrepreneurs and business executives what it takes to survive and thrive in Silicon Valley as a non-native speaker of English. Check out the agenda below for a preview of the important topics we'll cover.

Attendees will leave with an improved understanding of how to present themselves professionally online and in-person while networking with the Silicon Valley business community. This is an ideal workshop for intermediate to advanced ESL speakers who currently work in Silicon Vally and want to improve their networking skills, as well as those who are new to Silicon Valley and want to develop a competitive edge in the job market.

Food and beverages will be served (vegan options included).

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Questions: info@eli.edu

AGENDA:

5:30pm Doors Open; Introductions & Icebreaker (Food and drink will be served)
6:00pm A Brief History of Silicon Valley + Intro to Silicon Valley Business Culture
6:15pm Group Exercise
6:30pm Business Networking
7:00pm Effective Communications
7:30pm Managing Your Personal Brand
8:15pm Q&A
8:30pm Post-Networking

GUEST FACILITATOR:

Ryan MacCarrigan is a Lean Startup coach, consultant, and university instructor with leadership experience in product design, marketing, and user experience at technology companies in New York City, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley. Prior to founding his consultancy LeanStudio, he served as the head of marketing at Lean Startup Machine and Advisor.

He has facilitated workshops and consulting projects across the United States, Europe, and Asia—helping thousands of product managers, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders validate and launch new products faster. This includes engagements with companies like SanDisk, News Corp, Disney, and Singularity University.

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