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Internships
Do you have the skills necessary for success in the 21st century?
As we move from an information to a creative economy, we believe that to thrive, today's students need what we call the nimble mindset:
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self-awareness
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adaptability
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collaboration
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inclusivity
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creative problem-solving
Our experiential, team-based internships build lifelong skills for creative problem-solving and ethical decision-making, inclusivity and innovation. Interns will work in peer teams with guidance from Silicon Valley executives to gain skills for real-life organizational challenges.
Program designed and led by NIMBLE Founder, Mariette Wharton, Columbia MBA, serial entrepreneur, startup investor, board member and CEO of Change Agent Partners.
When: Summer & On-Going
Where: In-Person & Zoom
Who: High school & college students
Startup Program
Have you wanted to learn how to create a startup from idea to pitch?
Anyone can learn the startup process with the right framework and tools. This #1-rated program is engaging, fun and offers motivated 14-20 year-olds the thrill of designing a product or service and pitching to investors in 30 hours (equivalent to a semester). With guidance from leading industry innovators, students will develop concept for products and services that fulfill an unmet need in their school, community or the world at large. Participants pitch ideas to experienced investors and business executives for input. Learn:
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how to come up with startup ideas
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how to vet ideas
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the design thinking process
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the business plan - Lean Startup style
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the art of the pitch
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the value of networking
Your parents will be asking you to take notes!
Program designed and led by NIMBLE Founder, Mariette Wharton, Columbia MBA, serial entrepreneur, startup investor, board member and CEO of Change Agent Partners.