Course Overview
Startup Go Camp (SGC) is specially created for student entrepreneurs to start their own entrepreneurial projects from 0 to 1 through six weeks of learning and practice. This course will cover core areas such as basic knowledge of entrepreneurship, identifying start-up opportunities, defining product concepts, building a minimum viable product (MVP), business strategy, team management and finding financing. We will also provide a practical roadshow as a platform to test results at the end of the course. Professionals from the venture capital industry will be invited to attend, watch, provide feedback, and potentially invest.
After completing the six-week course, students who are still passionate about entrepreneurship and have a strong desire can choose to participate in a project during the summer vacation, engaging in personal product development (lasting three months). Upon the conclusion of the project, a practical roadshow will serve as a platform to assess the outcomes, where investors from various fields will be invited to attend with financing as the primary goal, providing students with an opportunity to showcase their projects and find angel investment opportunities.
Course Highlights
Full Entrepreneurial Practical Experience:
A comprehensive entrepreneurial process experience from initial concept incubation to market promotion, truly realizing the innovation journey from 0 to 1.
Explore Cutting-edge Technology Applications:
Participants will engage in collective learning and discussions on cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). They will have the opportunity to personally experience how to integrate these advanced technologies into product development and entrepreneurial solutions.
Obtain Real Users’ Insights:
By engaging in direct face-to-face interactions with users, participants will directly gather feedback from the target user group, gaining deeper insights into user needs and market trends.
Explore the Novel Business Models:
Explore the new business opportunities, markets, and growth strategies that the rapid development of AI technology may bring.
Practical Roadshow and Financing opportunities:
By setting up the real roadshow activity, participants are provided with a valuable opportunity to obtain feedback within the industry and may directly contribute to the implementation of financing support.
Course Information
Course Arrangement
March 23 – April 27, 2024
*6 sessions in total, sessions will be held every Saturday
Course Seminar
Time: February 28 (Wednesday), 5-6 PM
Location: CCTE 1004 (Performance Café)
*During the seminar, the speaker will explain the application process, selection criteria and training plan for the course in depth. If you want to get more course information, please scan the QR code to sign up for the seminar.
Course Application
1. Application Process:
Please scan the QR code to submit your English application form and upload your resume and cover letter (both in English version) before March 12, 11:59 PM.
2. Application Notes:
- To facilitate team entrepreneurship, we categorize applicants into those with technical backgrounds (e.g., STEM majors or self-taught programming) and those without (e.g., product/sales orientation). Even if applicants lack relevant technical experience, they are welcome to apply. Once accepted, we will allocate team members based on the needs.
- Whether you are already with a start-up project or not, you are welcome to apply for this course. If you are currently involved in any start-up project (including non-profit projects and projects with high social impact), please detail the creativity and uniqueness of the project in your application materials.
*Qualified applicants after preliminary screening will receive an interview invitation during 3.13-3.20
Course Instructor
Kehan Dong
Entrepreneur and investor, Social Innovation Promoters
After dropping out of the University of California during his undergraduate studies, Kehan went on to establish multiple companies, including Innerjourneys, and the NGO “thecodeoflove.org”. The companies he founded received multiple rounds of financing, and in 2018, he was listed in Forbes U30 and among the Top 10 Outstanding Young Chinese in the United States. In 2019, his entrepreneurial company was acquired.In 2019, Kehan, as one of the co-founder, participated in the establishment of YC China, later branching out independently to establish MiraclePlus. The focus is on maximizing innovation at its source. Over the past four years, he has made investment decisions and accelerated nearly 400 startup companies. Some notable investment projects include Orienspace, AGIBOT, Baichuan AI, among others.
Course Timeline
Introduction to basic concepts of entrepreneurship, including entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ecosystems; discuss how to identify market demand and evaluate entrepreneurial ideas.
Detailed explanation of how to conduct user research, including designing questionnaires, user interview techniques, and how to define product requirements according to the user feedback.
Discussing the concept of minimum viable product (MVP), focus on how to quickly build an MVP to verify market demand, and introduce the importance and methods of product iteration.
Introducing different types of business models, how to choose the best and suitable one for your project, and how to plan and implement growth strategies.
Detailed explanation of the entrepreneurial financing process, including different financing stages, how to write a BP, how to make a pitch, and communication skills with investors.
Explaining the company’s daily operations and management, including financial management, legal knowledge, company establishment, equity allocation, team culture building, recruitment and team incentives, how to set and manage KPIs, etc.
