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A hands-on entrepreneurship bootcamp designed for high schoolers
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp with Prof. Zafar, US Berkeley
Saturday 10/18 - 11/22 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Dublin Library 100 Civic Center Plaza Dublin
Nov 1 session will be held at UC Berkley - an opportunity to visit UC Berkeley, the Startup Campus
What Students Will Learn
• Entrepreneurship fundamentals made fun
• How to identify problems worth solving
• Market research & product design
• How to create a business plan
• How to pitch like Shark Tank
Why It Matters
• Boosts college applications with real-world skills
• Builds confidence, leadership, and public speaking
• Hands-on learning with mentorship from UC Berkeley professor, Prof. Naeem Zafar
• Limited to 20 students for personalized attention
What They Get
• Slide decks on the topics taught
• Experience presenting to real entrepreneurs
• Certificate of completion
• Networking with peers who are future leaders
Logistics
• Dates: Oct 18 – Nov 22 (Saturdays, 2 - 6 PM) - total 6 sessions in the workshop
• Location: Dublin Library (Nov 1st class at UC Berkeley)
• Cost: $575 per student
• Registration deadline: Oct 11, 2025
• Only 20 spots available
Naeem Zafar in the news
• Making Berkeley a Startup Campus
Spots are filling fast – secure your student’s place today!
Friday Oct 3 - FREE Stategy Session
Followup Sessions are pay as you go
2-Week Structure:
Saturdays/Sundays - Office hours
On your own time: Practice test timed
Recommend PFSO/Princeton review test @ EHS
Monday 10/6: Review practice test & full grammar lesson
Wednesday 10/8: English lesson (Information & Ideas), practice questions
Friday 10/10: Math topic depth (Algebra and Advanced Math) and practice questions
On your own time: Practice test timed
Recommend CollegeBoard test
Monday 10/13: Review practice test & English Lesson (Craft & Structure)
Wednesday 10/15: Math lesson (Geometry & Statistics), last-minute tips
Thursday 10/16: DUSD SAT Day
Friday: PSAT Day
Daily Structure:
20 min: Lecture with slideshow, learning the topic
30 min: Med. difficulty problem set, review, targeted practice
30 min: Hard difficulty problem set, review, targeted practice
10 min: General review, activities, summary, questions
What Students Will Learn
• Entrepreneurship fundamentals made fun
• How to identify problems worth solving
• Market research & product design
• How to create a business plan
• How to pitch like Shark Tank
Why It Matters
• Boosts college applications with real-world skills
• Builds confidence, leadership, and public speaking
• Hands-on learning with mentorship from UC Berkeley professor, Prof. Naeem Zafar
• Limited to 20 students for personalized attention
What They Get
• Slide decks on the topics taught
• Experience presenting to real entrepreneurs
• Certificate of completion
• Networking with peers who are future leaders
Logistics
• Dates: Oct 18 – Nov 22 (Saturdays, 2 - 6 PM) - total 6 sessions in the workshop
• Location: Dublin Library (Nov 1st class at UC Berkeley)
• Cost: $575 per student
• Registration deadline: Oct 11, 2025
• Only 20 spots available
Naeem Zafar in the news
• Making Berkeley a Startup Campus
Spots are filling fast – secure your student’s place today!
10/2: Intro Session with Mr. Raj Adhav
Coming Soon
Session 1: Kick start and provide concepts and next steps
Weekly office hours for continued guidance and issue resolution
Session 2 (end Nov / early Dec: Feedback
Session 3: (mid Jan): Final evaluation and Summit prep
Closed - Returns in April '26
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Changemaking Conversation SPACES: Life Skills Development (Mastery Level)
We can set up a new cohort if there is group of 10-15 students
Why It Matters: Builds trust, collaboration, and self-leadership that empowers your teen to show up with clarity, empathy, and accountability
Duration & Format: 2 Sessions x 3.5 Hrs. each; In-Person
Ideal For: Youth students committed to sustained learning, practice, classroom/clubs/projects team leadership, and Changemaker growth
What’s Covered:
Internalizing the SPACES™ Conversation Compass
Deep-Dive into the 8 Leadership Life Skills with practices and feedback
Practicing Changemaking Conversation with SPACES™ + LifeSkills conversational rhythm
High Performing Team Dynamics: Engaging on classroom/group project scenarios
Introduction to Facilitation; Facilitating effective meetings with POWER
Small Group Practice Circles and Personal “One Thing” Action Plan
Tools, Templates for ongoing Learning and Growth Mastery
What Students Take Away:
A real personal shift: trust, presence, and clarity that builds connection, communication & collaboration
Flagship SPACES™ Changemaker Certificate and Mindset for Continued Growth
Extra Value: Follow-up Retrospective from VicSignia SPACES Academy Leadership Team in 3 months to Review Progress.