Understanding the Success of Silicon Valley

This course begins by discussing why Silicon Valley produces so many world-class high-tech companies. Silicon Valley is an area located near San Francisco in California that is the headquarters for many world-leading high-tech companies such as Apple, Google, Adobe Systems, eBay, and Cisco to name just a few. You will look into the key skills in finance, business, IT and law found in Silicon Valley that can turn a company from a start-up into a billion-dollar company within a matter of years.

John Roos begins this course by discussing why Silicon Valley produces so many world-class high-tech companies. He will talk about his company's simple mission statement and the importance of keeping to it. He will teach you that you have to stick to what you're good at, go with your core strengths, and have a game plan. You will also study the three-circle strategy and the strengths of Silicon Valley including its ecosystem.

You will then look into how Silicon Valley adapted to the changing times. John Roos will also teach you the importance of taking risks and that you shouldn't be afraid to take a step back in your career if you think it will help you move forward in the long run. You will also learn that you need to surround yourself with good people and let everyone reach for the stars. Lastly, John will stress on the importance of integrity in your business journey.