professionals and the networks and communities in Silicon Valley. Key Features

Immersion Programs: SV Links organizes monthly week-long immersion programs in Silicon Valley, where participants from developing countries meet investors, entrepreneurs, academics, and professionals in the high-tech industries. These programs are designed to expose participants to the unique innovation culture of Silicon Valley. Target Audience: The organization focuses on business persons from emerging countries, particularly from Latin America and other regions underrepresented in Silicon Valley. Impact: Since its inception, SV Links has introduced around 4,000 participants to Silicon Valley through its immersion programs, resulting in: Over 2,500 new employments in Latin America About 100 new employments in the USA Approximately $30 million invested by visitors in Silicon Valley Around 50 families from Latin American elites relocated to the US to establish formal businesses. Programs Offered Executive Immersion Program: Designed for business leaders to experience Silicon Valley's unique business culture and connect with innovation sources. Family Business Program: Tailored for entrepreneurial parents and their children to explore Silicon Valley's innovation culture together. Corporate Specialized Program: Customized programs for companies, with content and duration adapted to specific needs. Business School Programs: International experiences integrated into executive programs, senior management courses, or executive MBAs. Miguel Casillas, the founder, serves as the Managing Partner of SV Links Angels and the executive director of SV Links. His background includes co-founding Ovalpath, which was later acquired by Curtis Wright in 2013. SV Links operates as a platform connecting participants with professional networks, educators, investors, company founders, legal firms, business accelerators, consultants, and corporate innovation experts in Silicon Valley. The organization's vision is to leverage entrepreneurship and innovation to address unmet needs in emerging economies using Silicon Valley's expertise and resources.