Author: Thought & Action Staff

Day 3: Creativity and Pushing Boundaries
On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, our cohort visited the Stanford Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school), IDEO, and Netflix. These three visits highlighted the role of creative endeavors in Silicon Valley, painting a cohesive picture of how design thinking, collaboration, and bold leadership intersect to drive innovation. While each institution operates within a distinct sphere—education, […]
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Day 2: Being Competitive and Purposeful
Reflecting on a jam-packed day in Silicon Valley, a key takeaway of the day is thinking of the unthinkable. In the Valley, everyone who works there is thinking ahead and using insights and resources to create the future, and as young entrepreneurs it is inspiring to meet with these individuals who are dedicating their lives […]
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Day 1: Foresight, Storytelling, and Venture Capital
Our day began with foresight workshops at the Institute for the Future, evolved into a deep dive into visual storytelling with Prezi, and concluded with global venture capital insights at DCM Ventures. Each experience offered a different lens on innovation, but together, they painted a picture of how foresight, storytelling, and collaboration drive meaningful change. […]
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