Silicon Valley Preparing for the change that is yet to come

San Francisco was created by entrepreneurs during the California Gold Rush in the 1860s. The city was built practically overnight by the thousands of men and women coming from all around the world hoping to hit gold and become rich overnight. In more recent times, the gold being mined is not found in cold mountain rivers, but in computer hardware and software.   In fact, today its hard to find any place on the planet that hasnt been majorly impacted by the technology coming out of the Bay Area and the â€Å"Fourth Industrial Revolution†. Disruptive technologies In the Valley itself, innovation is the determining factor between success and failure. New disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Augmented/Virtual Reality, Blockchain Technologies and Driverless Vehicles, to name a few, will become driving forces for the world of tomorrow. And if you are successful, the rewards are enormous. Apple recently hit the one-trillion valuation mark with Amazon climbing up not too far behind. Venture capitalism pours millions of dollars into start-up companies competing to survive in a brutal market. Start-ups, likewise, reap big rewards when they are bought out†¦ or better yet, grow into fully developed companies. Business models, mirroring the technology coming out of Silicon Valley, must also innovate in order to remain relevant. In an article written in Fortune magazine, PwC predicts that 40% of U.S. jobs may be given to robots by 2030. How can business meet the demands of this change yet to come? The answer lies in the preparation of new generations waiting to take over. Namely, teaching business in a relevant and forward-thinking manner. Theres a high demand in Silicon Valley for business leaders that are well versed in cutting-edge technology and able to use that knowledge to drive growth in their industry. The change is yet to come Today, there is a high demand in Silicon Valley for business leaders that are well versed in cutting-edge technology and able to use that knowledge to drive growth in their industry. Dylan Fox is an entrepreneur who founded Assembly AI, an applied artificial intelligence company that uses Deep Learning to develop an extremely accurate Speech Recognition Engine. â€Å"Right now, the main thing I want when looking at business hires is a culture fit, willingness to learn fast, and experience either in our industry or at startups. For example, I wouldnt hire someone with 10+ years experiences right now to our team. At this stage, I prefer to hire outsiders who will look at the challenges with fresh eyes as opposed to a ‘this is how things should be done’ approach. Dylan’s sentiment towards new business hires mirrors what many entrepreneurs are looking for: employees who are able to provide new perspectives and solutions for companies that are tackling new business dilemmas. Hult prepares students Hult International Business School has developed a curriculum for its undergraduate students that is both global and cutting edge. It goes beyond business by preparing students for a career path in a market that is ever-changing and volatile. Students develop their skills in a hands-on learning environment focusing on case studies and sometimes work directly with real companies in the classroom.  To even further diversify itself, Hult’s campuses are located in the hearts of some of the most innovative cities in the world: San Francisco, Boston, London, Dubai, and Shanghai. Speakers from leading companies such as Apple, Google, and Facebook come to campus and discuss the impact of disruptive technologies with students. An innovative spirit For the San Francisco campus, this innovative spirit is especially true with Silicon Valley right at its doorstep. â€Å"Whether it was a fireside chat, recruitment session, or panel, the campus has been buzzing.† explains Paris Badat, the Corporate Relations Manager at Hult San Francisco, â€Å"In September we brought an alumnus from Twitter for a fireside chat. She talked about her time at Hult, her career journey since graduation, and how she landed a role at Twitter. In Mid-October we also hosted a virtual recruitment session with Microsoft. A global recruiter gave our students a glimpse into what it’s like to work at Microsoft and provided us with valuable insight into how Hult students can land a leadership role in their home country. A few more amazing career events included panelists from both Cisco and Google as well as an alumnus from Tesla.† A week of disruption During Hult’s annual week of disruption held in November, speakers from leading companies such as Apple, Google, and Facebook come to campus and discuss the impact and significance of disruptive technologies with students. Students are also brought off campus to tour and network with companies such as Cisco and Tesla, as well as various start-up companies ready to make their mark. On top of this, Hult offers graduate diploma courses in Computer Science and Design. These courses are expertly manufactured for students who want a competitive edge to work for companies in these fields. Along with interview and resume preparation, the Hult careers team finds opportunities outside of the classroom to give students the hands-on experience theyll need to get into the industry. Hands-on experience To prepare students to face such demanding markets, the careers team in the San Francisco campus works one-on-one with students helping them to obtain the skills and experiences needed for success. Along with interview and resume preparation, the careers team finds opportunities outside of the classroom to give students the hands-on experiences they will need to get into the industry. Most Hult students have at least two internships during their time at Hult. This is in part, because of Alli Hamilton and the other Career Development Advisors who help students to navigate the fast-paced environment in Silicon Valley. When asked how she prepares business students to join the tech community, Hamilton answered â€Å"I encourage students to connect with some of the coding boot camps, and programs like General Assembly, for example, who offer free classes from time-to-time and put on panels and guest speakers. Pay attention to the companies you’re interested in, because sometimes they open their own doors to events, hackathons, and events for the general public. Take advantage of living close to the Valley and get off campus to attend tech-related conferences and meetups.† 96% of Hult undergraduate alumni are employed or pursuing an advanced degree six months after graduation. Success in the tech world after graduation The Hult careers team’s hard work yields results; 96% of Hult undergraduate alumni are employed or pursuing an advanced degree six months after graduation. Of these, the largest employer of Hult graduates is currently Tesla, a company known worldwide for being a leader in the autonomous vehicle revolution. In fact, Hult alumni find themselves joining a wide variety of tech companies. While many do find positions in the tech giants, many also opt to work for smaller start-up companies. This is especially true of students hoping to someday start a company of their own and want to gain a hands-on experience before doing so. Be confident. Be prepared. While there can only be speculation as to what the next new big technologies will emerge from Silicon Valley, there is a sense of confidence and preparedness seen in all Hult students. They have met with and collaborated with companies, voiced their ideas, and sometimes even started companies of their own. Unlike the entrepreneurs who founded San Francisco a few centuries ago, they don’t need luck to find gold; they can take it for themselves. Curious to find out more about the experiences that await you as a student at Hults global campuses?  Download a brochure.1544188907790 --> Like game changers? Break the mould in the business world with a Masters in Disruptive Innovation  from Hult. To learn more, take a look at our blog Hult scores in top 20 in The Economist’s Which MBA? ranking for 2019, or explore overall business challenges with a Masters in International Business instead. Download a brochure or get in touch today to find out how Hult can help you to find out everything about the business world, the future, and yourself. Hult Rotation offers you a chance to study in a truly global way. Our rotation program allows you to study and be immersed in some of the finest cities in the world. 📠¸: @jasminmanzano . Hult Rotation offers you a chance to study in a truly global way. Our rotation program allows you to study and be immersed in some of the finest cities in the world. 📠¸: @jasminmanzano . Each year, Hult seeks to enroll a talented and ambitious incoming class from all over the world. We look for diverse students with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and interests—students who will thrive in our unique educational atmosphere. Are you ready for a truly global experience? 📠¸: @iambrunadiniz . Each year, Hult seeks to enroll a talented and ambitious incoming class from all over the world. We look for diverse students with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and interests—students who will thrive in our unique educational atmosphere. Are you ready for a truly global experience? 📠¸: @iambrunadiniz . We’re excited to start 2020 on a ranking high! Hult is proud to have been placed #28 in Poets Quants 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US. Taking a huge leap of 32 places from our 2019 position, we’re also very happy to have secured top positions in key categories like: life-changing experience, practicality of the degree, and global immersion. . With five global campuses, a student body of over 130 nationalities, and a learn-by-doing approach—Hult offers a student experience like no other. . We’re excited to start 2020 on a ranking high! Hult is proud to have been placed #28 in Poets Quants 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US. Taking a huge leap of 32 places from our 2019 position, we’re also very happy to have secured top positions in key categories like: life-changing experience, practicality of the degree, and global immersion. . With five global campuses, a student body of over 130 nationalities, and a learn-by-doing approach—Hult offers a student experience like no other. . â€Å"I’m from an engineering background and needed a whole new skill set for the industry I wanted to switch to. I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with being out of my comfort zone. I learned both soft and hard skills, from how to work in very diverse teams to key accounting metrics and strategy. I was surprised by how weak I was at certain tasks in English or how strong I actually was in other areas. Hult gave me opportunities to try new things and meet people from places I never thought I would have friends. . My internship experiences gave me the chance to broaden my view of different cultures and different companies. I had the opportunity to work and live with people whose values differed from people in my home country. I thought that this would be difficult, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my own values and assess if they were a result of my home country environment or if they were intrinsically mine. . Diederick ter Kulve (@diederick.terkulve) Netherlands Masters in International Business . â€Å"I’m from an engineering background and needed a whole new skill set for the industry I wanted to switch to. I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with being out of my comfort zone. I learned both soft and hard skills, from how to work in very diverse teams to key accounting metrics and strategy. I was surprised by how weak I was at certain tasks in English or how strong I actually was in other areas. Hult gave me opportunities to try new things and meet people from places I never thought I would have friends. . My internship experiences gave me the chance to broaden my view of different cultures and different companies. I had the opportunity to work and live with people whose values differed from people in my home country. I thought that this would be difficult, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my own values and assess if they were a result of my home country environment or if they were intrinsically mine. . Diederick ter Kulve (@diederick.terkulve) Netherlands Masters in International Business . Say a big hello to our Bachelor of Business Administration program cover star, Elisa Orus Plana âÅ" ¨ . â€Å"I’m excited for the future—especially that I cant predict whats going to happen. Maybe Ill end up in Mexico working for a trading company or maybe in Africa, developing my own business. Everything is possible, and the options are constantly changing. I love the idea that Im never going to be stuck doing the same job until the end of my life if I dont want it to be like this. . Hult really supports me and my ambitions and truly believes that we deserve to be considered as professionals as well as students. Here, I get to express not just my opinions but all elements of myself. From my creative side with the Fashion Society to my finance and business sides in Trading Club and the Management Consulting Club. We get a different type of learning here. Not just essential knowledge and theory, but practical skills and mindset. The school is always evolving. We’re encouraged to innovate and to always look for new ways of doing traditional things. We learn how to be more confident and become aware of how we can impact our environment. The school aims to help you become a better version of yourself and to stand out from the crowd.â€Å" . Elisa Orus Plana French Bachelor of Business Administration Class of 2021 Say a big hello to our Bachelor of Business Administration program cover star, Elisa Orus Plana âÅ" ¨ . â€Å"I’m excited for the future—especially that I cant predict whats going to happen. Maybe Ill end up in Mexico working for a trading company or maybe in Africa, developing my own business. Everything is possible, and the options are constantly changing. I love the idea that Im never going to be stuck doing the same job until the end of my life if I dont want it to be like this. . Hult really supports me and my ambitions and truly believes that we deserve to be considered as professionals as well as students. Here, I get to express not just my opinions but all elements of myself. From my creative side with the Fashion Society to my finance and business sides in Trading Club and the Management Consulting Club. We get a different type of learning here. Not just essential knowledge and theory, but practical skills and mindset. The school is always evolving. We’re encouraged to innovate and to always look for new ways of doing traditional things. We learn how to be more confident and become aware of how we can impact our environment. The school aims to help you become a better version of yourself and to stand out from the crowd.â€Å" . Elisa Orus Plana French Bachelor of Business Administration Class of 2021"> During the final days of 2019, you probably reflected on what you’ve accomplished this year—and even this decade—and what you’d like to achieve in 2020. Let us know in the comments below. During the final days of 2019, you probably reflected on what you’ve accomplished this year—and even this decade—and what you’d like to achieve in 2020. Let us know in the comments below. â€Å"The first time we did group work on the program, I went head-to-head with a colleague. It taught me a lot about how I see people, how people see me, and how conflict can be resolved in a kind and productive way. The best feedback you get, when delivered constructively, is the most critical because it really feeds into how you lead. I’ve completely reversed my leadership style—the result is so much richer and more powerful when you lead from behind and lead with strength. . Studying in tandem with working, whilst challenging, gave me the perfect platform to directly apply learning concepts into my business environment, the competitive landscape, and the real-estate industry as a whole. When I started the program, I was very happy in my corporate role. But my courage and aspirations grew to the point that I took on a whole new direction. Having my career coach, Joanna, as a sounding board allowed me to really be strategic and get to know myself. She coached me thro ugh all the interviews, the research, and the questions. It went in parallel with what I was doing academically and after six months everything just clicked. . I went into the EMBA knowing I had nothing to lose and I’ve come out with everything. Great strength, global friends, amazing learning, mentors from professors, a job I love, and the knowledge that I can set my mind to achieve anything and with the right support and resources I’ll get there.† . Kashani Wijetunga British, New Zealand Sri Lankan Associate Director Senior Strategy Consultant CBRE EMBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"The first time we did group work on the program, I went head-to-head with a colleague. It taught me a lot about how I see people, how people see me, and how conflict can be resolved in a kind and productive way. The best feedback you get, when delivered constructively, is the most critical because it really feeds into how you lead. I’ve completely reversed my leadership style—the result is so much richer and more powerful when you lead from behind and lead with strength. . Studying in tandem with working, whilst challenging, gave me the perfect platform to directly apply learning concepts into my business environment, the competitive landscape, and the real-estate industry as a whole. When I started the program, I was very happy in my corporate role. But my courage and aspirations grew to the point that I took on a whole new direction. Having my career coach, Joanna, as a sounding board allowed me to really be strategic and get to know myself. She coached me thro ugh all the interviews, the research, and the questions. It went in parallel with what I was doing academically and after six months everything just clicked. . I went into the EMBA knowing I had nothing to lose and I’ve come out with everything. Great strength, global friends, amazing learning, mentors from professors, a job I love, and the knowledge that I can set my mind to achieve anything and with the right support and resources I’ll get there.† . Kashani Wijetunga British, New Zealand Sri Lankan Associate Director Senior Strategy Consultant CBRE EMBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"It was now or never. I knew that I’d have likely stayed in my neighborhood for years to come if I didn’t take this opportunity. I’d not lived or studied outside of the U.S. before. So I left my job as a global strategist at an advertising agency and moved halfway around the world. I’ve come back a more culturally aware, well-versed person. I’ve realized that everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for growth. Ill definitely carry this mindset with me into the future. Technology and social media allow us to be different people in several places at once. Im excited to see how I can establish myself in whatever city Ill be lucky enough to call home and still maintain deep connections with people all over the world. I’m inspired by my classmates every day. Hearing some of their life stories and how getting this degree fits into their greater mission has been very humbling. My biggest challenge has been finding the ‘right’ path for me. There have been rooms Ive felt like I shouldnt be in, but now Im proud to feel as though I truly belong, wherever I am.† . Dwayne Logan, Jnr. American MBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"It was now or never. I knew that I’d have likely stayed in my neighborhood for years to come if I didn’t take this opportunity. I’d not lived or studied outside of the U.S. before. So I left my job as a global strategist at an advertising agency and moved halfway around the world. I’ve come back a more culturally aware, well-versed person. I’ve realized that everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for growth. Ill definitely carry this mindset with me into the future. Technology and social media allow us to be different people in several places at once. Im excited to see how I can establish myself in whatever city Ill be lucky enough to call home and still maintain deep connections with people all over the world. I’m inspired by my classmates every day. Hearing some of their life stories and how getting this degree fits into their greater mission has been very humbling. My biggest challenge has been finding the ‘right’ path for me. There have been rooms Ive felt like I shouldnt be in, but now Im proud to feel as though I truly belong, wherever I am.† . Dwayne Logan, Jnr. American MBA Class of 2019 . Happy New Year, Hultians! . Happy New Year, Hultians! .