IEG SELECTED Courses:
TECH × BIZ Innovation Week
Co-created by Dr. Anas Chalah, Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning at Harvard SEAS, and Dr. Jack McGourty, Director of Community and Global Entrepreneurship at the Columbia Business School
About
Technology and entrepreneurship are transforming the world faster than ever before, influencing how we solve problems, build new ideas, and shape the future. TECH × BIZ Innovation Week is a dynamic program designed to help young learners explore emerging technologies while developing creativity, problem-solving skills, and the foundations of business thinking. Through interactive activities and team challenges, students discover how technology inspires innovation and how simple business concepts help turn ideas into structured solutions.
Co-created by Dr. Anas Chalah, Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning at Harvard SEAS, and Dr. Jack McGourty, Director of Community and Global Entrepreneurship at the Columbia Business School, the course blends future-focused tech concepts with introductory entrepreneurship and communication skills. Students examine real-world examples, build their own project ideas, and present a final pitch, gaining confidence as young innovators prepared for a rapidly evolving world.
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Syllabus
Here is a part of what you will learn from the program.
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- Foundations of Innovation & Future Technologies
- Business Essentials & Design Thinking
- Technology Integration & Ethical Impact
- Creativity, Branding & Innovation Expansion
- Pitch Development
- Final Showcase
Design Team
Dr. Anas Chalah
Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Dr. Chalah develops and leads the technology and innovation content for the program. He introduces students to emerging technologies such as AI, automation, and sustainability tech, and explains how these advancements shape the modern world. His curriculum helps students build a strong conceptual understanding of STEM and its real-world applications.
Dr. Jack McGourty
Director of Community and Global Entrepreneurship at the Columbia Business School
Dr. McGourty designs and delivers the program’s entrepreneurship and design thinking curriculum. As the founder of CBS’s Venture for All®, he introduces students to core business concepts, problem-solving frameworks, teamwork strategies, and leadership skills. His guidance helps students turn creative ideas into well-structured concepts and communicate them effectively.
Certificate of Completion
Certificate of completion issued by IEG Global Association
“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.”
– Albert Einstein
Upcoming Programs
TECH × BIZ Innovation Week
Date: 2026.6.15 – 2026.6.19
Location: Los Altos School District, California, United States
Course Time: 9:00 – 16:00 (PDT)
Grades: 5 – 8
Program Fee: TBD
Takeaways: Certificate of completion issued by IEG