Next Bootcamp Is Scheduled!
The next bootcamp is scheduled for October 17-24, 2025. Each program is unique: new speakers, locations and topics according to the current needs of the participants and the latest trends. The final program will be provided to the pre-confirmed participants.
Explore a list of top organizations we often engage with during the program:
Previous Bootcamp Program*
*On the following pages, you will find the detailed program of our previous bootcamp
Day 1
Apple Garage, Apple Park, LinkedIn HQ, dinner with Founder/CEO of a $100M+ startup
Day 2
Morning surfing in the ocean with local entrepreneurs and a big networking party
Day 3
Group hike in San Francisco, meeting at Berkeley University and biohacking dinner with entrepreneurs
Day 4
Meetings at Plug and Play, META and dinner with a venture capitalist
Day 5
Exciting trip to the top places of California - Carmel-by-the-Sea and Monterey Bay
Day 6
Meetings at StartX, Stanford GSB, Stanford STVP, Google HQ and private networking
Day 7
Meetings at ODOO, Salesforce and final networking party
Days 8-10 (optional)
Relaxing group trip for 2 nights to the Yosemite National Park
Day 1: Exploring Silicon Valley and Dinner with a $100M+ Startup Founder/CEO
The first day of the bootcamp will immerse you in the history and present of the world's technology capital. We'll start with a sightseeing tour of the historic places where the most influential tech companies were born - we'll visit the legendary HP Garage, Apple Founding Garage, and the innovative Apple Park.
After that, we'll visit the Computer History Museum, where we'll trace the evolution of computing from the first mechanical calculators to modern artificial intelligence systems. You'll see unique exhibits, including rare ENIAC, Cray-1, and Apple I computers.
In the second half of the day, we'll visit the LinkedIn headquarters, where we'll meet with an artificial intelligence expert who will share insider information about the application of AI in large tech companies and provide personalized recommendations on implementing AI solutions in your business.
The day will conclude with a private dinner with the founder/CEO of a fast-growing $100M+ healthcare technology startup. You'll learn about their journey from a traditional business to a venture-backed startup, their experience in securing different types of funding, and their vision for the company's future development.
Day 2: Morning Surfing and Networking Party
Morning Surfing
Start your day actively with a group of entrepreneurs from the Valley. Immersing in the ocean will provide an opportunity to rest from the intensive program and establish informal connections in a relaxed atmosphere. Instructors will help beginners master the basic skills.
Lunch by the Coast
After the active morning, we will enjoy a lunch on the picturesque Pacific coast. This is a great opportunity for informal communication with local entrepreneurs and discussion of impressions from the first day of the bootcamp.
Networking Party
In the evening, we will attend Vasyl Dub's birthday celebration, where you will have the opportunity to meet dozens of local entrepreneurs, investors, managers, and engineers from major tech companies, as well as university representatives.
This day is specially designed to establish informal connections and expand your network of contacts in a relaxed atmosphere. Such acquaintances often become the beginning of important business partnerships and open up new opportunities for development.
Day 3: Hike in San Francisco, Berkeley University and a biohacking dinner with entrepreneurs
The third day will start with a trip to San Francisco and a group hike along Lands End - one of the most beautiful routes along the ocean. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the stunning views and chat with representatives of the local Ukrainian IT community.
After lunch, we will visit the prestigious Berkeley University and Haas School of Business, where we will meet with a venture partner of the Haas Impact Fund and a mentor from Berkeley SkyDeck - one of the leading accelerators in Silicon Valley. You will receive valuable advice on presenting startups to investors and learn about the opportunities of acceleration programs.
After the university tour, we will visit a secret location with a picturesque view of San Francisco and the bay, where we can take memorable photos and enjoy the panorama of the city.
The day will end with a biohacking dinner with local entrepreneurs in San Francisco, where we will discuss methods of maintaining health and emotional well-being in high-stress environments. Vasyl, as an ambassador of the Stanford Center on Longevity, will talk about the "The New Map Of Life" concept - a modern life strategy developed by the center's scientists, and share his own experience of maintaining a high level of energy.
Day 4: Visit to Plug and Play, META, and Dinner with an Investor
Visit to Plug and Play
We will visit one of the largest accelerators and innovation platforms in the world, which collaborates with the largest corporations and helps startups scale. We will meet with an investment specialist and a strategic growth expert to learn about startup selection criteria and venture capital investment strategies.
META HQ
We will visit the headquarters of META (Facebook), where we will meet with a leading AI research specialist. We will gain insights into the latest trends in AI, practical case studies of its application in real products, and best practices for creating AI systems that can scale to billions of users.
Dinner with a VC
The day will end with a dinner with a serial entrepreneur and investor in Palo Alto. He will share his experience in developing and selling a business, talk about the criteria for selecting business ideas and investments, and discuss his experience in founding his own venture studio and fund.
This day will be extremely insightful, with insights into investing, business scaling, and the application of artificial intelligence from experts working at the forefront of technological progress.
Day 5: 1-Day Trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea and Monterey Bay
Traveling
Group excursion to the most beautiful places in Northern California - Monterey and Carmel along the stunning Pacific Coast Highway 01. You will see incredible views that inspire many Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.
Brainstorming
During the trip, we will conduct group brainstorming sessions together. This is a great opportunity to get feedback from fellow entrepreneurs and generate new ideas in an informal setting.
Cold Plunge
Optionally, participants can practice breathing exercises and immerse themselves in the cold Pacific Ocean. These practices help to test your limits, reset your thoughts, and increase stress resilience.
Reflection
The day will end with a reflection at sunset and conversations around the campfire. This is a time to reflect on the experience gained, plan the next steps, and form deeper connections with other program participants.
The fifth day of the bootcamp will help you restore balance after the intensive program, gain new energy and inspiration, and rethink the information received in the peaceful atmosphere of the picturesque California nature.
Day 6: Stanford, Google HQ, and Private Networking
Visit to StartX and Stanford
The morning will start with a visit to StartX - a leading accelerator for Stanford graduates, where we will meet with a local expert to dive into the startup selection criteria, how to get into their business network, and how StartX helps founders build innovative companies. We will then meet with the Director of Programs at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, who works closely with leading VCs and operators. We'll dive deep into the focus areas of their educational programs, how to get in, and benefit from them.
After the meeting, we will take a tour of Stanford University and have lunch with a professor of entrepreneurship of the Stanford Faculty of Management and Engineering, and the Stanford Technology Venture Program.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Google headquarters, where we will meet with an expert on product launch, who has worked at McKinsey and Google. He will share valuable insights on effective product commercialization, building market entry strategies, and customer acquisition. The day will conclude with a networking evening at the home of a serial entrepreneur, where we can discuss the knowledge gained and make new connections in an informal atmosphere over a game of poker.
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StartX and meeting with the Program Director at Stanford GSB
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Tour of Stanford and meeting with a professor of business & managment
3
Visit to Google headquarters and meeting with an expert on product launch
4
Networking evening with poker at the home of a serial entrepreneur
Day 7: ODOO, Salesforce Tower, and Final Networking
The last day of the bootcamp will start with a visit to the Odoo headquarters - a Belgian startup with a central office in Silicon Valley that creates one of the most popular open-source ERP systems in the world for small and medium-sized businesses. The company has raised over $150 million in investments, and its solutions are used by millions of companies in more than 120 countries.
After lunch, we will hold a strategic session at the Salesforce Tower - the tallest skyscraper in San Francisco, where we will summarize the results of the trip. A group mastermind will help you plan the implementation of the acquired knowledge in your current and future projects.
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Days of intensive immersion
10+
Visits to top organizations
14+
Meetings with experts
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Networking opportunities
The bootcamp program will conclude with a final networking event in San Francisco, where you can solidify the connections you've made and discuss plans for future collaboration. This intensive program will not only provide you with valuable knowledge and insights from leading experts in Silicon Valley, but also the opportunity to expand your network of contacts, which can be the key to the successful international development of your business.
For those who wish to continue their journey, an additional option is offered - a 2-night group trip to Yosemite National Park, where you can enjoy the incredible natural scenery and spend time with new business partners in an informal setting.
About the Organizer
Vasyl Dub is a serial entrepreneur, lecturer and mentor at Stanford University and the Alchemist accelerator. He is also an ambassador for the Stanford Center on Longevity, a certified ICF coach, author of transformational programs for entrepreneurs, and a networking development consultant. He regularly organizes online and offline events in the Valley, is the founder of Raisable Founders Hub, and an active member of other entrepreneurial communities.
Business Experience in the USA
Founder/CEO raisable.vc
- 100+ entrepreneurs
- 50+ networking events
- YouTube Podcast host
Co-founder/exCEO Animal-ID
- $2m Raised funds
- 1m+ users
- from 0 to $1m
ex-CBDO at XEN (Web 3)
- $200m+ in transactions
- $75m top CAP
- 2m+ users with 0 marketing
Podcast author about Silicon Valley's mindset, culture and strategies. Guests include: ex-Investment Director @Intel Capital, LinkedIn co-founder, managing partner of a venture capital fund that first invested in Zoom, successful founders, and Stanford professors.
Participant Feedback
Dmytro Tymoshchuk
Founder/CEO @DDST Group
"Vasyl introduced us to incredible people. We gained a lot for the development of our business, all through real examples".
Andrew Sydoruk
Founder/CEO @Thread_Breaker
"This was not my first visit to the Valley, but it was special. In these 7 days, I made more connections than I usually do in an entire year".
Ruslan Okhrimovych
Founder/CEO @effie
"My most important takeaway from the Valley? The main thing is the people - and what really stands behind them, not just their LinkedIn profiles".
Dmytro Shevchenko
Co-Founder/CBDO @Toolza
"It exceeded my expectations a thousandfold. The greatest value of the program is the environment and the mindset of the people. We met great experts, new partners and friends here".
Program cost? Contact us
What's included:
- 14 meetings with specialists, entrepreneurs and investors from Silicon Valley
- Exclusive visits to the headquarters of Google, Meta, Stanford, Berkeley and 2 accelerators
- Organized private dinners and networking events
- On-site logistical support (all transfers between meetings)
- Professional photography
- Full trip coordination by our team
Important: Flights, accommodation and meals are not included in the cost.
📅 Next Date: October 17–24, 2025, San Francisco
Each program is unique: new speakers, locations and topics according to the current needs of the participants and the latest trends. The final program will be provided to pre-confirmed participants
Contacts:
Tetiana, Program Manager
WhatsApp - (650) 684-4064
Telegram - @tanyadub