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From Startups to Unicorns:<br>Unlocking Growth Through Ecosystems

CKGSB Publication

From Startups to Unicorns:
Unlocking Growth Through Ecosystems

This white paper shows how organizations can thrive by leveraging ecosystems to scale up in today’s business landscape transformed by AI, digitalization, and geopolitical shifts.

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Our Programs

Global Unicorn Program: Scaling for Success in the Age of AI

In partnership with Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education

Global Unicorn Program Series

This CKGSB program equips entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and key stakeholders with the tools, insights, and skills necessary to lead a new generation of unicorn companies.

LocationStanford University Campus,
California, United States

Date29 Sep - 03 Oct, 2025

LanguageEnglish with Chinese Translation

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Emerging Tech Management Week: Silicon Valley

In partnership with UC Berkeley College of Engineering

Global Unicorn Program Series

This program equips participants with proven strategies, cutting-edge research, and the best-in-class advice to fuel innovation, seize emerging tech developments, and catalyse transformation within your organization.

LocationUC Berkeley

Date02 - 07 Nov, 2025

LanguageEnglish

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Asia Start: AI + Digital China Expedition

Asia Start provides entrepreneurs and executives with unparalleled access to Asia’s dynamic digital economy and its business ecosystems, offering the latest trends and insights, strategies, and connections to overcome challenges and unlock future growth for your business in Asia and beyond.

LocationShanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen

Date17 - 21 Nov, 2025

LanguageEnglish

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Smart Cities, Fintech, and Alternative Energy for the Global Future

In partnership with Columbia Engineering

Global Unicorn Program Series

This program is a transformative initiative designed to empower civil leaders and businesses in smart city development, fintech, alternative energy, and new energy sectors.

LocationDubai, UAE

Date15 - 19 Dec, 2025

LanguageEnglish

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Opportunities in the Disruption of Traditional Industries

In partnership with The University of Sydney

Global Unicorn Program Series

The Global Unicorn Program in Disruption of Traditional Industries – presented jointly by CKGSB and University of Sydney – will emphasize Australia’s distinctive contributions.

LocationSydney, Australia

Date24 - 27 Feb, 2026

LanguageEnglish

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AI-Driven Healthcare Innovation Program

In partnership with Johns Hopkins Carey Business School

Global Unicorn Program Series

The 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driven Healthcare Innovation Program stands at the forefront of addressing the critical need for innovative healthcare solutions powered by artificial intelligence.

LocationJohns Hopkins University, Washington, D.C.

DateSummer 2026

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