We help students become engaged in real-world entrepreneurial experiences.
Many high school students show an interest in entrepreneurship, but do not have a channel to actively pursue their passion outside of school. Silicon Alley Trek gives New York City high school students the opportunity to learn more about entrepreneurship, startups, and the tech scene. Students will also get a head start on building their networks and forming connections for future internships and jobs.
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MARCH 18, 2016: Reflections from spotify trek
Once more, visiting Spotify provided a unique perspective into the world of startups. Despite being established about 10 years ago, Spotify is growing rapidly counting over 20 million paid subscribers and 1,800 employees. The company is aggressively hiring while bringing their streaming music service into more areas. This growth was one of the biggest themes of the visit. On a more technical level, Spotify...
Silicon Alley Trekkers Visit Spotify Offices
FEBRUARY 28, 2016: Google hq: a coworking space for entrepreneurs
Visiting Google’s offices was such a different experience from any company I’ve ever visited. The sprawling HQ, located in the artistic and startup heavy community of Chelsea, seemed to be a mashup of the stereotypical tech office with several parts grounded in purposefulness, something seemingly...
FEBRUARY 24, 2016: TRekkers respond to their google visit
Our group first entered Google, and we were each signed in using their high tech computer entry system. One of the first things I noticed was the amount of men walking in and out of the halls. Everyone had their own agendas which in turn meant...
Silicon Alley Trekkers Visit Google HQ
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