This initiative marks the first-ever strategic partnership between TNIS and VinUniversity, giving our students exclusive access to a high-caliber entrepreneurial education, typically reserved for university students.
The Entrepreneurship Lab will be led by Marc Kramer - a former professor at the Wharton School of Business at UPenn.
Key highlights about Mr. Marc Kramer:
🏆 Penn State University and West Virginia University graduate
🏆 Former faculty member at Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
🏆 Serial entrepreneur who started over 28 companies and raised $3.2 billion in capital
🏆 Founded the world’s first angel investor network, the Pennsylvania Private Investors Group (1990)
🏆 Featured on Profit Magazine cover
🏆 Named Inc. Entrepreneur of the Year
🏆 Keynote speaker at the Wall Street Journal 1993 event
🏆 Runs the Angel Venture Fair – one of the world’s largest angel investor-entrepreneur gatherings (17 years)
🏆 Author of six books, including “Small Business Turnaround”, recognized in the Executive Book Summaries Top 30 Business Books
Mr. Marc will mentor and guide our students through a 6-week intensive course, offering them invaluable insights into the world of business and innovation.
What This Partnership Means for TNIS Students:
- Unparalleled Expertise: By collaborating with VinUniversity, our students will benefit from cutting-edge resources and expertise from one of Vietnam's leading universities.
- Entrepreneurial Skills Development: The program will introduce students to essential skills such as innovation, leadership, and business strategy, preparing them for real-world challenges.
- Exclusive Opportunities: Upon completing the program, students will have the chance to compete in the Conrad Challenge and the Investment Competition, meanwhile joining the VinUniversity Summer Camp 2025 - a unique opportunity to further explore their entrepreneurial interests.
E-Labs Program Details:
💼 6-week course designed exclusively for TNIS students
📆 Schedule: Saturdays or Sundays from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🪄 Start date: October 26-27, 2024
In addition to these exciting developments, this collaboration with VinUni opens the door for future programs aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship at TNIS. The Entrepreneurship Lab is just the beginning of our long-term commitment with VinUni, equipping TNIS students with the skills and mindset to thrive in an ever-evolving global economy.
E-Labs Group Leaders:
💡 Moon R. (11I)
💡 Albert K. (11I)
💡 Dang Dung C. (10I)
💡 Ha Chi P. (10I)
💡 Nhat Minh Tr. (10A)
💡 Nhat Anh Tr. (10A)
These students will also compete in the Conrad Challenge and the Investment Competition.
The Conrad Challenge is an annual innovation competition designed to inspire high school students to develop entrepreneurial skills and solve real-world problems, encouraging teams to create innovative products or services that address global issues in areas such as sustainability, health, and technology.
Conrad Challenge details:
⭐️ Team registration deadline: November 1, 2024
⭐️ Team composition: 2-5 members (ages 13-18)
⭐️ Mentor: Must be over 18 years old
⭐️ Project submission deadline: January 10, 2025
⭐️ Power Pitch Stage: April 22-25, 2025
⭐ ️Projects must include: Innovation brief, Innovation video (sketches, 3D models, storyboards, or other visual artifacts), website.
We believe this collaboration will empower our students to make a meaningful impact and enhance their entrepreneurial skills. Let's embark on this exciting journey together and unleash the remarkable innovations that will emerge from the Entrepreneurship Lab!
The Entrepreneurship Lab (E-Labs) at TNIS is a free 6-week entrepreneurial program, designed for students in grades 8 to 11, in partnership with VinUniversity.
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