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Entrepreneurship trips

Expand your horizons

Entrepreneurship students at the Warrington College of Business take the knowledge they gain in the classroom around the world.

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center prioritizes you seeing how the knowledge you gain is applied by global companies. Through trips to Silicon Valley, Austin and Denver, entrepreneurship students get a close look at thriving entrepreneurial environments.

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Pack your bags

Ready to explore the entrepreneurial centers of the country? The Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center has a trip for you. Whether you want to visit Silicon Valley, CA or Austin, TX, there are experiential learning opportunities that await you.

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Silicon Valley program

The Silicon Valley program immerses students in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation in Silicon Valley and San Francisco. This travel course offers an in-depth exploration of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, connecting students with startup founders, venture capitalists, and leaders from cutting-edge technology companies.

Learning objectives

  • Expose students to the culture and context of entrepreneurship and innovation in Silicon Valley, including challenges faced by early-stage startups and established firms.
  • Connect students with leading-edge venture capitalists, innovative firms, and alumni entrepreneurs to learn from their experiences and career paths.
  • Encourage self-reflection on entrepreneurial and career aspirations through exposure to Silicon Valley’s ecosystem.
  • Explore how successful entrepreneurs build and scale companies while maintaining innovation and a start-up mentality.

In addition to the program itself, students are encouraged to spend additional days in the Valley meeting with startups on their own, interviewing with firms and pitching investors.

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Silicon Hills program

The Silicon Hills program immerses students in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation in Austin, also known as Silicon Hills, due to its rolling hills and growing prominence as a tech hub, similar to Silicon Valley.

Learning objectives

  • Show students the culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in Austin, including challenges faced by startups and firms.
  • Bring leading-edge venture capitalists, innovative firms and alumni entrepreneurs to share their experiences and career paths with students.
  • Prioritize self-reflection on entrepreneurial and career aspirations through exposure to Silicon Hills’ ecosystem.
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Transformative experiences

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“The Silicon Valley immersion was transformative. It challenged my assumptions, sharpened my strategic thinking and profoundly deepened my understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship. This experience not only enhanced my learning within the MSE program but also significantly shaped my professional trajectory.”

-Manpreet Suri (MSE ’25)

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“The Silicon Hills program was one of the most enriching experiences of my MSE journey. Visiting startups, venture capital firms and fully established companies -as well as engaging with their key leaders- expanded my perspective on innovation and entrepreneurial strategy. It truly brought so many concepts from the classroom to life.”

-Lucia Capuano (MSE ’25)

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Contact us

To learn more about entrepreneurship trips, contact:

Alex Settles 
Clinical Associate Professor
Bryan Hall 133L
352-294-3920

Email Alex