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In collaboration with the Stanford Center for Professional Development (SCPD), Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) is proud to offer this dynamic in-person educational program that will equip you with the tools, insights, and skills necessary to lead a new generation of unicorn companies.
Acquire unparalleled knowledge: Form a holistic perspective and dive deep into the world’s fastest growing regions: GCC, RCEP, and East Asia as well established markets like the US.
Harness the power of exponential tech: Web 3.0, blockchain, smart manufacturing, AI, rapid prototyping, quantum computing, sustainability and alternative energy.
Construct your global ecosystem: Gain access to a highly curated network of like-minded leaders, investment bodies, government support and highly relevant local resources.
Thrive in today’s world of accelerating change: Receive guidance from professors, industry experts and successful unicorn founders from RCEP to fast-track your business growth in the region.
Next Generation of Unicorn Program - Frontiers in Social Innovation
How can you build a long-term socially innovative and globally responsible unicorn company? What are the skills and expertise needed to scale your startup to achieve global impact? The Next Generation of Unicorn Program — Frontiers in Social Innovation is a dynamic in-person educational program that will equip you with the tools, insights, and skills necessary to lead a new generation of unicorn companies.
Throughout the program, you will have the opportunity to engage in cross-cultural interactive discussions, work on real-world projects, and collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds. The program aims to foster the development of leaders equipped to drive meaningful change and impact on the global community and build a strong global network of socially responsible innovators focused on purposeful change and long-term sustainability of business and society.
Why Choose This Program
Top Level Insights from East and West
Learn and engage with world-class faculty from East and West as well as key decision-makers across public and private sectors, influential investors, and global innovators.
Dive into the World's Leading Technology and Innovation Hub
Immerse yourself in the world of Silicon Valley and exchange best practices with entrepreneurs and unicorn founders to supercharge your business with innovative strategies.
Global Innovation Ecosystem
Join a global cohort of accomplished peers who are driving socially responsible growth.
Who Should Attend
This program is tailored for the following organizations and individuals:
- Entrepreneurs and Intrapreneurs looking to accelerate their paths toward generating economic and social impact.
- Investors who want to stay attuned to the next breakthrough technologies and capitalize on the latest mega-trends.
- Senior Executives in established organizations who are keen to grasp exceptional business opportunities and sustain competitiveness globally.
- Senior Government Officials, NGO Executives and Public Sector Representatives who are responsible for enhancing regional ecosystems to foster socially responsible unicorns.
Global Unicorn Program Series by CKGSB
With the aim to build a global ecosystem to foster a new generation of unicorns with an enhanced emphasis on global responsibility, social purpose and a long-term perspective, the unicorn programs are tailored to the following organizations and individuals:
Program Information
- FormatIn-person
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Date
Dec 11 - 15, 2023
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Program Fee
USD $9,800
CKGSB Global Innovation Leaders Scholarship - up to 20% off the program fee (speak with our admission office to apply) -
LocationStanford University Campus, California, United States
Academic Directors
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Founding Dean, Professor of China Business and Globalization, CKGSB
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The Thoma Professor of Operations, Information & Technology, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford Graduate School of Business
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Associate Dean for CKGSB Americas, Professor of Management Science, Director of Research Center for Clean Energy and Carbon Neutral Development, CKGSB
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Fortinet Founders Chair and Professor of Management Science & Engineering, Co-Director of the Center on Work, Technology, and Organization, Stanford Engineering
Topics Include
- Next Generation of Unicorns and Social Innovation
- Smart Business Revolution
- Bottleneck Technologies for Clean Energy
- Achieving Sustainability Through Innovation
- Value Chain Innovations to Develop New Business Models
- Organizing for Good – the Role of Organizations in Society
- Zone to Win: Organizing to Compete in an Age of Disruption
- Scaling Globally: Global Entrepreneurship Marketing, Entrepreneurship without Borders, Innovation with a VC Mindset, Building a Responsible Business
CKGSB Faculty
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Hong CHENAssociate Dean for Americas, Professor of Management Science, Director of Research Center for Clean Energy and Carbon Neutral Development, CKGSBDr. Hong Chen is Professor of Management Science at the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB). He is one of the founding faculty members of CKGSB and the director of the Clean Energy and Carbon Neutral Development Research Center. Prior to joining CKGSB, he held the positions of Alumni Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of British Colombia Sauder School of Business, and Professor of Management Science at Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance. In recent years, his research has focused on clean energy and carbon neutral development, particularly in the fields of investment, technology, and market opportunities in the entire hydrogen value chain. Dr. Hong Chen received his PhD from Stanford University.
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Bing XIANGFounding Dean, Professor of China Business and Globalization, CKGSBDr. Xiang is a leading authority on China business. His insights on the innovations in China, globalization of Chinese companies, China’s development models, global implications of China’s transformation and economic disruption have been widely acclaimed. He serves as an independent board member of a number of companies (including three Fortune Global 500 companies) listed in Hong Kong, Mainland China and the United States.
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Ming ZENGFormer Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Alibaba Group;
Former Professor of Strategic Management, CKGSBProf. Zeng served as an Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Alibaba Group Holding Limited. Before joining Alibaba, Prof. Zeng served as the Professor of Strategic Management at CKGSB. Prof. Zeng is a frequent contributor to the world's leading management journals, including Academy of Management Review, Organization Science, Journal of International Business Studies, Harvard Business Review, Sloan Management Review and California Management Review. -
Juliet ZHUProfessor of Marketing, Director of ESG and Social Innovation Center, CKGSBRui (Juliet) Zhu is Professor of Marketing, Director of the ESG and Social Innovation Center, and Director of the Branding Center, in Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB). Prior to joining CKGSB, Juliet was associate professor of marketing, and Canada Research Chair in consumer behavior at the University of British Columbia (BC, Canada) and assistant professor of marketing at Rice University (USA). She received her Ph.D. in Marketing from University of Minnesota in 2003. Prof. Zhu’s research interests center on behavioral science, social innovation, and brand management.
Stanford Faculty
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Pamela HINDSFortinet Founders Chair and Professor of Management Science & Engineering, Co-Director of the Center on Work, Technology, and Organization, Stanford EngineeringPamela J. Hinds is Fortinet Founders Chair and Professor of Management Science & Engineering, Co-Director of the Center on Work, Technology, and Organization and on the Director's Council for the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. She studies the effect of technology on teams, collaboration, and innovation. Pamela has conducted extensive research on the dynamics of cross-boundary work teams, particularly those spanning national borders. She explores issues of culture, language, identity, conflict, and the role of site visits in promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration.
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Hau L. LEEThe Thoma Professor of Operations, Information & Technology, Stanford Graduate School of BusinessHau L. Lee is the Thoma Professor of Operations, Information and Technology at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. His areas of specialization include global value chain innovations, supply chain management, global logistics, inventory modeling, and environmental and social responsibility. He is also the faculty advisor for the Stanford Institute for Innovations in Developing Economies, and is a co-director of the Stanford Value Chain Innovation Initiative. Professor Lee has published widely in journals such as Management Science, Operations Research, Harvard Business Review, Sloan Management Review, Supply Chain Management Review, IIE Transactions, and Interfaces, etc.
About the Organizers
Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business
Established in Beijing in November 2002, CKGSB is China’s first privately-funded and research-driven business school. The school aims to cultivate transformative business leaders with a global vision, social responsibility, innovative mindset, and the ability to lead with empathy and compassion.
Stanford Center for Professional Development (SCPD)
SCPD is the global and online education unit within Stanford Engineering and the operator of Stanford Online, the School of Engineering’s portal for academic, professional, and lifelong education offered by schools and centers throughout Stanford University. SCPD has been a leader in global, online, and extended education since 1995, working closely with faculty across Stanford University to design and deliver educational programs to learners worldwide. SCPD extends access to Stanford credit-bearing graduate courses and degrees, credentialed professional and executive education, and lifelong learning to a global audience. Scpd.stanford.edu
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