TrueLeap. Born Global. Business professor and venture builder. Empowering Global Talents with AI for Emerging Markets
One of the secret weapons of Silicon Valley is the close collaboration of #startups and #universities. Here’s how to facilitate such collaboration anywhere: 1?? Talent Pipeline: Startups can tap into a fantastic pool of bright, motivated students, providing internship and apprenticeship opportunities. Meanwhile, universities help students gain real-world experience and prepare them for the workforce, while startups cultivate potential hires early on. 2?? Research Projects: Universities often have the expertise and for groundbreaking research, while startups have the agility to test innovative solutions and gather empirical evidence. By collaborating, startups gain cutting-edge insights, faculty and studnets get access to field data, while universities have a great impact in the real world. 3?? Experiential Learning: Startups can offer students hands-on experience through real-world projects, case studies, or internships. This collaboration not only gives students practical skills but also allows startups to benefit from fresh perspectives and innovative problem-solving. 4?? Joint Events: Co-hosting events like presentations, pitch competitions, workshops, and hackathon helps startups attract and select talent, while universities strengthen their industry ties and offer students unique opportunities to engage with business leaders for career development. 5?? Mutual Investment: Many universities have incubators, accelerators, and venture funds to support startups in scaling their operations. In return, successful startups often give back through mentorship, investment, and become donors to scholarships and other philanthropic projects. This creates a sustainable cycle of collaboration and growth. Clearly, working closely together not only benefits universities and startups, but also benefits the whole innovation ecosystem. At TrueLeap Inc, we are bridging the gap between academia and industry as we carry on the mission to accelerate global access to quality education. Operating in the U.S., Africa, and India, TrueLeap is working with private and public partners on the ground. We invite students, faculty, and administrators to join our special event on “Academic Collaboration and Talent Recruitment” on Saturday 10/26 6-8pm. Our offering: 1. For students: opportunities to join our production crew, content team, and campus ambassador program. We are hiring! 2. For experts: state of art production faculty to create high quality dynamic educational video content. 3. For universities: global reach to millions of students worldwide, especially in emerging markets with huge youth populations and economic growth. Our asking: Join us for a meaningful and productive evening at TrueLeap Innovation Studio. See event link in comments below. Please help us reach the right people by reposting and tagging your contacts who might be interested. Thank you in advance for your support. ?? #InnovationEcosystem #TrueLeapStudio