

2015 CLASS + WORKSHOP CATALOG
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Social entrepreneurs are individuals with innovative solutions to society’s most pressing social problems. They are ambitious and persistent, tackling major social issues and offering new ideas for wide-scale change.
Passion to Solve Problems
Jessica Menold, Founder of Empathink Carlye Lauff, Ph.D Student Design Methods and Theories in Mechanical Engineering
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Rather than leaving societal needs to the government or business sectors, social entrepreneurs find what is not working and solve the problem by changing the system, spreading the solution, and persuading entire societies to move in different directions.
Are you passionate about a problem but feeling stuck or paralyzed by the constraints of actually solving it? At Empathink, we know firsthand that social entrepreneurs need the right tools to solve tough problems. We will use methods inspired from human centered design to provide you with the tools to develop solutions that are feasible, viable and most importantly desirable.
The Transformative Team
Social Entrepreneurship 101
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Romain Vak, VP of Watson University
Mansi Kakkar & Hannah Lee, +SF Acumen Leaders
There are more urgent problems in the world than ever before. And while many people don't understand the urgency of these intractable problems, there are the activists and changemakers who add their filament to the web of hope that hangs in absolute silence. The transformative team explores how to change the world, by finding the right people.
Ever dream of changing the world or making a difference? Social Entrepreneurship is a journey to change lives by changing systems. Designed for anyone approaching social entrepreneurship for the first time, this class will give you a basic overview of the sector. We shall also explore Social Entrepreneurship from a theoretical and practical perspective.
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S.T.E.M.
S.T.E.M. - Skills for The Future
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S.T.E.M., or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, is a critical skill for social impact leaders to drive innovation forward. S.T.E.M. is an interdisciplinary and applied approach that is coupled with hands-on, problem-based learning. Systems-thinking can transform the way you approach your work and expands your capacity to manage and instruct team members.
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Big Data Hadoop 101
Colleen Tralongo, CEO of Athena Tech Academy Will Dailey, Principle Big Data Instructors
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In this class we will give you an introduction to the Big Data marketplace and industry, Hadoop Ecosystems and Hadoop Operations. We will discuss what designing, deploying and configuring Hadoop clusters in AWS is, and what Hadoop Development means. We will discuss the importance of the practical application of Hadoop skills in Use Cases, projects & what employers are looking for in Big Data Talent today.
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How The Web Works
Stu Jo, Dev Bootcamp Instructor
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A white-boarded beginner's overview of how today's web applications work. No prior technical background is assumed as we hula through the hoops and slide down the tubes that a modern web applications use to bring experience to life for their customers. We'll skip through Clients, Servers, DNS, IP addresses, TCP, URLs, Requests, Responses, Web Programming, APIs, JSON, JavaScript, CSS and HTML and have some time for Q&A.
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The Power of Our Resources
Maegan Lillis, Programs Director at Full Circle Fund Marian Zizzo, Partnerships Director at Sausalito Ventures
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This interactive workshop will frame the model of collaborative grant-making, break down commonly held myths about philanthropy, and provide you some hands-on tools for bringing your network into the conversation. We'll talk about how giving circles, corporate programs, and pro-bono skills are changing the game; we promise you'll leave with more questions than you came with! 
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! ! ! Business Operations/Communication !! ! ! !! Demystifying Benefit Corporations Business Operations/Communication Jonathan Storper, Partner at Hanson Bridgett LLP ! ! We start with the basics, from the foundation of starting your own business or non-profit. How do you scale and actually make money doing what you love? These can be some of the most stressful choices faced by Changemakers, especially without someone to guide them with their own experiences. With basic operations and communication skills comes an empowerment to lead and follow through on bringing your vision to life.
Thinking of launching a social enterprise? This course will focus on the choices you have when selecting your organizational structure. Entrepreneurs are often confused by the difference between Benefit Corporations and Certified Corporations -- this class aims to demystify the two and help you determine if a for-profit or nonprofit structure is right for you.
How to Make Executive Decisions
How to Think Like Elon Musk About Education
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Janet Lai Chang, Instructor at Skillshare
Michael Lai, Student Outreach Lead at Minerva Project
This workshop is based on a 4-step framework for saving time, money, and energy when it comes to big decisions in business, relationships, and life backed by research on cognitive science. If you are trying to decide whether you should move to a new city, go back to school, start your own business, accept a job offer, or learn to code (or an equally big decision)… this course is for you.
Billionaire entrepreneur and inventor Elon Musk is famous for co-founding PayPal, SpaceX and Tesla. What is the secret to Elon Musk’s success? One answer is the way he thinks about problems - in his words, “thinking from first principles.” What is first principles thinking? How do we apply it to challenge what your education looks like? Join an interactive brainstorming/discussion session thinking from first principles about college education, and learn how to think from first principles about your own life and leadership experiences.
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! ! August ! ! ! Navigating the Creative Process !
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Facilitators: Katheeen Mates-Youngman & Artist Nichole Rae
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In this workshop, we’ll discuss the creative process, overcoming common blocks, and creating a meaningful, purposeful life. Kathleen, will share her expertise as a Psychotherapist, as well as her own creative journey as a published author and landscape painter. Nichole Rae, a professional mixed-media artist + creative guide, will share her story of personal and professional growth, as she evolved from a young girl creating art, to a multi-talented artist, teacher, and published author.
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! ! ! ! Hack Your Fear !
Facilitator: Galen Bernard
! So many workshops offer only conversation, while we believe breakthroughs come through action. I will help you tune into your intuition and break free from "shoulds" to identify what truly matters to you. Then I will get you practicing the courage to make it happen. You'll leave hooked on the thrill of doing what you think you can't.
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CONNECT WORKSHOPS ! August
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Unplug To Reconnect
! Facilitators: Randi Kay Olsen & Patricia Echaverria !
In today’s world, it’s easy to distract ourselves with other people’s stories and lives. It is becoming essential to know our true story, and to check in with our true selves.
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In this workshop, we will unplug to reconnect with the authentic You. We will guide you through a series of movements, meditations, and interactive exercises to release the blocks that prevent you from experiencing authentic success, and give you tools to help you thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally.
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! ! ! Redefining Structure ! Facilitators: Emily Bonani & Roman Otmahov !
With the rise of the tech world there seems to be a simultaneous shift to working with the hands. We live in a world of sound bites and “click bait” and now, more than ever, it’s important that we sit down and reconnect with ourselves.
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In this course, we are going to dive deep within and emerge with what we are really trying to change. Changemakers will work through this by manifesting what is found within with our hands and in the form of a sculpture. Changemakers will then work together to put together their individual sculptures to create a larger arch including everyone’s physical, manifested purpose.
CHANGEMAKER SUMMIT !


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Watson University: The Transformative Team
Dev Bootcamp How The Web Works
Minerva Project Elon Musk And Higher Education
August 8th 11AM Classes
Empathink Design-Think Passion
Athena Tech Academy Big Data Hadoop
Skillshare Executive Decisions
August 8th 2:30PM Workshops August 9th 10AM Classes August 9th 2:30PM Workshops
Navigating The Creative Process SF +Acumen Social Entrepreneurship 101 Unplug to Reconnect
Full Circle Fund The Power of Our Resources
Hack Your Fear Hanson Bridgett Demystifying Benefit Corporations Redefining Structure
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