INNOVATION HAS MANY LANGUAGES
We visit destinations which are global leaders in innovation and best-in-class for their leading industries and verticals.
Tel-Aviv, Haifa & Jerusalem Israel
The "Start-Up Nation"
We discover the entrepreneurial spirit that drives the Start-Up Nation and discover what has helped transform this tiny country surrounded by adversity become a global tech powerhouse. Now more than ever participants will learn not only how to survived in adversity, but actually thrive in it.
Istanbul & Ankara, Turkey
Asia & Europe meeting point
We explore the of the only city that can claim to be part of two continents, Europe and Asia, and soon to become Europe’s most populous metropolitan area, with over 14 million residents. Turkey has always has to balance between its rich history and Islamic tradition and it´s rapid strides toward modernity.
We deep dive into the challenges of a developing eoncomy juxtaposed between the East & West, that also stands out as a vibrant manufacturing and export hub into the rest of Europe - as well as home to one of the most fascinating cultures that binds both sides of the globe.
Ghana
A successful transition to democracy
We will explore the public administration and governance systems within the country, as well as the role of the third sector (non-profit and non-governmental sector).
We will engage in an introduction to the history of Ghana, especially in the contemporary period of colonization and national independence and we will visit the famous European fortresses and the former slave entrepôt as well as a typical country village and a craft market.
Shanghai & Beijing, China
China's economic powerhouse
We visit Shanghai, China’s economic capital and one of the largest cities in the world. The city is home to China’s international financial center, the world’s biggest cargo shipping port by value, and a major manufacturing and innovation center.
No visit to China would be complete without visitng Beijing, the country´s political capital, and where traditional government and the latest in tech meet at the apex of modern Chinese civilization
Singapore
Gateway to the APAC region
We explore the "second-best" country to run a business worldwide (as recently recognized by The World Bank). Singapore has become a global leader for innovation, due to its low tax rate and a strong governmental support for investment in technology. Singapore is also a logistics powerhourse and the entry port to doing business in Southeast Asia.
Hong Kong, China
Asia´s finance hub
Hong Kong is Asia´s finance capital and quickly diversifying to keep it´s competitive edge in other sectors includng a rising tech industry and growing services sector. Hong Kong is Asia´s pumping heart, and we will meet with key business people and experts to analyze where its been and where it´s heading - and how it will affect the region.
Bangalore, Mumbai & Delhi India
World´s largest democracy
We uncover layer by layer India's rising economy with an emerging IT industry and increasing business clout across sectors. With companies like Infosys, Tata, Reliance Industries, as well as rising tech brands such Flipkart, the subcontinents is rapidly becoming a source of huge opportunities. Yet the challenges are also abundant. In our visits, we deep dive into the opportunities and risks of doing business in India.
Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi, Vietnam
At the crossroads of development
Vietnam is rapidly becoming a regional manufacturing powerhouse, adjusting to the recent changes within Asia and also happening globally. We have a first hand look at how industry is developing here, and its relation to the government and business culture of the country. Vietnam despite it´s tumultous past is was of the decades most promising markets to explore and better understand.
Bhutan
Sustainability & GNH
We have an exclusive peak into the secretive Kingdom of Bhutan, which was closed to the world only until recently, fighting to maintain its traditions and culture instilled in its Buddhist heritage.
We will learn about the innovative way the country has developed to measure national well-being, not by GDP (Gross Domestic Product) but by Gross National Happiness (GNH). We will then try to decipher what we can learn from Bhutan´s case study on sustainability and hapiness, that is transferable to our own lives and organization.
Munich, Germany
The hidden champions
To discover what is less known by most people: Germany’s SMEs or Hidden Champions, first coined by Hermann Simon. Those are highly specialized, export-oriented SMEs who have become world-class experts in their specialized market.
To better understand their industry, management philosophy, and how they innovate and stay ahead of the game.
Brussels, Belgium
Inside the European Union
In an increasingly turbulent world we have a unique opportunity to deep dive both into politics, business and regulation within the EU, to better understand where we are and where the EU is going?
We will speak to leading experts, lobbyists and polticians within the EU to better understand the current trends, as well as explore the business and innovation around the capital that will help lead the EU into the 21st century.
Silicon Valley, USA
The hub of startup culture, technological development, and venture capital
We will visit Silicon Valley, home to more than 30 businesses in the Fortune 1000, and thousands of startup companies. It also accounts for one-third of all of the venture capital investment in the United States.
We will gain access to top tech companies such as Google, Apple, Spotify, and Twitter, incubators and innovation labs such as Stanford and the Y Combinator, and venture capitalists and entrepreneurs on Sand Hill Road, who will illustrate the parallels between the startup mentality and the creative process, and explore transferable creative skills such as improvisation, listening, and collaboration.
East Coast, USA
The epicenter of the US
finance & governance
We head to New York, to gain a first-hand understanding of the world’s most important investment and retail banks - Citi Group, Blackrock, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, etc. – as well as visit elite schools such as Columbia University.
We explore Boston, to visit some of the most cutting-edge technology companies, globally recognized P/E firms, as well as to attend exclusive lectures at Harvard Business School.
Washington D.C., is our gateway to learn about global institutions such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the Inter-American Development.
Miami, USA
Booming Magic City
We will visit Miami, which is, on one hand, a major center and leader in finance, commerce, culture, arts, and international trade. Among all large U.S. cities, Miami is currently the 2nd-fastest growing economy, and 2nd too behind Austin, Texas, for the best location to start a business. The city’s creativity is fueled by its arms-wide-open acceptance of new immigrants.
On the other hand, Miami has a long history with its professional sports teams too.