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Learn from Fellows working at cutting-edge companies across the United States.
Any young career specialists who want to work in Venture Capital find it hard to understand how to break into this industry. One of the things that help a lot is having a prior VC experience. In this Build Project, you will wear the hat of a Venture Capital Analyst and prepare an investment memo for a potential gaming startup to perform financial, operational, and market due diligence. Under the supervision of an experienced Build Fellow, you will learn how a potential gaming startup investment opportunity will be analyzed and discussed to ultimately decide whether or not to invest. You will become familiar with financial modeling, operational modeling and various research methodologies that will aid you in your conclusion. All this will happen in an environment that simulates the operations of a real investment committee in a venture capital firm.
The landscape of the US healthcare industry resembles a complex and fragmented puzzle with various types of pieces. Numerous stakeholders, including healthcare providers, insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and government agencies, contribute to a system that often appears intricate and challenging to navigate. The intricate web of regulations, varying payment structures, and the multitude of players involved can make understanding the flow of dollars, products, and contracts seem like solving a 1000-piece puzzle without edge-pieces.Imagine that a pharmaceutical organization that partners with Company X, has reached out asking for support to provide an overview of the value drivers of key stakeholders in the healthcare industry and the flow of product, dollar, and contracts between these stakeholders that they plan to use to train their salesforce new hires. This information will provide a foundation for their salesforce that will help them navigate conversations with healthcare providers, hospital administrators, and payers. You are part of the Company X team and will have to work on this challenge.
In this project, you will first describe the roles, responsibilities, and value drivers of key stakeholders in the healthcare industry including Beneficiaries, Pharmacies, Wholesalers, Payers, Providers, Manufacturers, Funders, and Pharmacy Benefit Managers, and then create a visually appealing flowchart that accurately represents the flow of product, dollar, and contracting between them. This is an opportunity for you to understand the value that each of these stakeholders provide to the healthcare system and how they co-exist to finally provide affordable and quality healthcare services to patients. After completing this project, you will get a deep understanding of the intricacies of the US healthcare industry, develop strong strategic thinking, research, and analytical skills, and improve your ability to communicate your knowledge and insights gathered in a clear, specific, and visually appealing format.
Spatial transcriptomics, acknowledged as Method of the Year by Nature Methods in 2020, is poised to bring transformative changes across diverse domains such as biological research, pathology, diagnostics, drug discovery, and therapeutics. In this Build Project, you will wear the hat of a Research Associate and perform a comprehensive case study to demonstrate the potential applications of spatial genomics in understanding health and disease. Under the supervision of an experienced Molecular Biology Scientist, you will conduct literature research to identify the potential applicable areas of spatial genomics. You will gain an in-depth understanding of molecular biology tools, such as FISH, next-generation sequencing, and spatial omics technologies, and how they can be utilized in a real R&D team in the biotech industry.
Are you intrigued by the dynamic world of finance, where decisions made today can shape the economies of tomorrow? Welcome to our space finance project, where we dive deep into the intricate mechanisms of securitized financial markets, investment strategies, and risk management techniques. Embark on a journey that challenges your intellect and sharpens your analytical skills as we explore topics ranging from capital structure optimization to rating agency arbitrage. Through hands-on exercises, real-world case studies, and collaborative discussions, you'll gain invaluable insights into the principles that drive global financial systems. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just beginning to explore the world of finance, this project promises to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of today's financial landscape.
Under the supervision of an experienced industry expert, you'll learn how financial analysts assess risk and investors decide where to put their money to work. You'll become familiar with Excel modeling, scenario analysis and the structured products methodology. All this will happen in an environment that simulates the operations of a real investment team.
In the construction industry, accurate estimation of materials like concrete, steel, and brick is essential for project planning and budgeting. By designing a worksheet to estimate these materials, you will tackle a real-world challenge faced by construction companies daily. This project not only will give you practical skills crucial for success in the field but also fosters critical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities essential for your professional development. Additionally, mastering estimation techniques enhances your employability and prepares you to contribute meaningfully to construction projects upon entering the workforce. In today's U.S. society, where infrastructure development and construction projects are essential for economic growth and societal well-being, professionals equipped with such skills play a vital role in driving progress and meeting the evolving needs of communities across the nation.
Contracts are a part of everyone’s business experience. Whether you are founding your own corporation or working as an employee, you will see more than one contract in your work life. It is important to know what to look for, to know how to use them, and that you are not daunted by them. This Build Project will show you how to analyze common business contracts. With guidance from an entrepreneur with previous Legal Counsel experience, you will also develop the tools you need to review and assess contracts through the utilization of templates.
This project is for everyone. Are you an engineer wanting to start your own company, a communications major signing on to work for an organization, or a business student interested in closing your first business deal? This project will give you the skills you need to assess contracts. Your signature means a lot, so sign up for this groundbreaking project today!
"When the economy goes south, the ad market is the first thing to go." While most business sayings should be taken with a grain of salt, this one has proven to be particularly true in recent years. In the midst of economic downturns, global pandemics and the resulting change in consumer behavior, businesses all over the world have been struggling to identify new and creative ways of efficiently engaging and acquiring net new customers at a profit.
In this Build Project, you’ll wear the hat of a Customer Success Manager and perform an opportunity analysis to determine which geographical markets a client should invest in. Under the supervision of an experienced Build Fellow, you’ll research customer behavior in various European markets, conduct a cohesive customer data analysis and create forecasts for expansion opportunities. You’ll become familiar with data analysis tools in Excel and business pitch techniques.
In the retail eCommerce industry, configuring and managing CRM systems like Salesforce is a vital skill, especially for entry-level positions. In this Build Project, you’ll step into the role of a Retail CRM Specialist and develop configurations using Salesforce CRM, integrating AI tools like Einstein to automate customer response management and enhance data personalization.
Under the supervision of an experienced industry expert, you’ll focus on setting up and optimizing generative AI capabilities within Salesforce to transform customer data management and personalize shopping experiences. You’ll also become proficient with low-code tools like Salesforce Flow Builder to accelerate market implementation. All this will happen in an environment that simulates the operations of a real retail eCommerce team.
Single-cell genomics is revolutionizing computational biology and drug development by providing detailed insights into cellular functions. Increasingly large mountains of transcriptomic data have been generated over the past few years, and its secrets are waiting to be unlocked!
In this Build Project, you'll assume the role of a Computational Biologist, analyzing single-cell transcriptomics data to identify novel disease mechanisms. Under the guidance of an industry expert, you will retrieve, clean, and process omics data, apply machine learning models for data analysis, and produce scientific figures. You will gain hands-on experience with tools and methodologies commonly used in the field, all within a simulated professional environment.
The type of work you will be doing replicates a “day-in-the-life" of an entry level real estate investment analyst. In this Build Project, you'll wear the hat of a Real Estate Financial Analyst and develop comprehensive financial models for value-added real estate investments. Under the supervision of an experienced Build Fellow, you'll conduct in-depth economic and due diligence analysis on various investment opportunities in the real estate space. You'll become familiar with industry tools like Excel and ARGUS Enterprise Valuation Software to conduct investment analysis. All this will happen in an environment that simulates the operations of a real private equity investment committee.
In this project, you'll wear the hat of equity research analyst, and pitch a stock idea with compelling thesis and financial projects. Under the supervision of an experienced Project Leader, you'll conduct fundamental research and financial modeling to support your stock idea. You'll become familiar with financial modeling and valuation techniques like financial statements including income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement. All this will happen in an environment that simulates the operations of a real equity research team.
Marketing is all about ideas and numbers. In this project, we combine them both. We will first get to know what companies want when it comes to social media marketing campaigns, and how to impress them and get their budget, then we will investigate how to deliver a good result. We will be talking about influencer marketing, content marketing, data gathering, data analysis, business negotiations, platform relation management, and much more. All the project and material you use came directly from our previous for-profit projects. At the end of the project, I will have available internship opportunities for students to apply for.
In this Build Project, you'll step into the role of a Regulatory Affairs Specialist and tackle the challenge of navigating the complex and variable regulations governing medical devices. Working under the guidance of an experienced industry expert, you'll develop a regulatory strategy document that addresses the nuances of regulations across different countries. Through this project, you'll become proficient in interpreting guidelines and ensuring compliance, gaining valuable skills essential for success in the medical device industry. You'll also gain insights into maintaining consistent adherence to quality management systems, a crucial aspect of any medical device company's operations.
Dive into web development with the creation of a Movie List System that offers users a platform to explore their favorite films. Through this project, you'll delve into React development, integrating RESTful APIs, and implementing essential features such as react hooks and asynchronous functions. By honing your skills in front-end and back-end development, you'll build a solid foundation that will I am sure encourage you explore more complex development.
The goal of this project is to create a simulator prototype that will be used extensively as a tool for helping operators, production and maintenance personnel better understand the way the process works and be able to troubleshoot it more efficiently.
Given that the crypto space is still an emerging industry, there are no data standards in how to best analyze the success of crypto project. In this Build project, you'll wear the hat of a Financial Analyst and conduct due diligence on several blockchain startups. Under the supervision of an experienced Build Fellows, you'll build out financial models and write up an investment report. You'll become familiar with the blockchain industry and use tools like Excel and Messari Research. All this will happen in an environment that simulates the operations of a real Finance team.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a must-have skill for Architecture professionals as it provides a comprehensive and efficient way to design and document. It streamlines communication between different disciplines and facilitates the project delivery process in a market where fast-tracking has become a norm.
In this Build Project, you will design a simple residential project and generate schematic drawings using BIM software. The program will equip you with entry-level skills in the Architecture industry such as making design decisions and creating graphic representation.
In this project, you will take on the role of a full stack Software Engineer to develop a dynamic form builder tailored for a specific industry. This JavaScript-based solution will enable users to create and edit forms, incorporating industry-specific features. Throughout this project, you will gain hands-on experience with the entire software development process, from ideation and design to production release. By the end of this project, you will have developed an interactive and user-friendly web application that meets specific client requests, showcasing your ability to handle core responsibilities of a Web Developer.
In this Build Project, you will learn how to write and understand basic Python programs. You will use the most popular Python libraries for data visualization, analysis and manipulation. In addition, you will learn about problem decomposition with the use of functions and control flow using logic and loops. In the last sessions, you will work on building your own final project, where you’ll be putting into practice the knowledge gathered throughout this project. This Build Project is different from most others because during it you’ll receive guidelines and support not from one but two Build Fellows!
This project is facilitated with the support of Ada Del Cid.
In this Build Project, you’ll wear the hat of Business Intelligence Engineer, by working on Customer Support on Twitter dataset, which is a large, modern corpus of tweets and replies to check, analyze and understand the pattern and conversations, and for study of modern customer support practices and impact.
You will be working on a project to help a growing tech company determine its enterprise value. This firm is considering a sale to a larger strategic or financial partner. They have already received several acquisition offers and need assistance in understanding their valuation to prepare for negotiations.
In this Build Project, you will take on the role of a Corporate Finance Analyst under the supervision of an experienced Build Fellow. You will prepare a forecasting model and a comprehensive enterprise valuation analysis using methods such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and Market Multiples. This will take place in an environment that simulates the operations of a real M&A or corporate finance team.
Oligonucleotides are synthetically produced biomolecules that have proven to be crucial for gene editing therapies. Biotech companies put a lot of time and effort in optimizing and developing groundbreaking analysis techniques for these molecules; purity assessment being one of the most significant ones. High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), is one of the tools almost every research team uses to assess and characterize the constituents found in a compound. Knowing this technique becomes a very important skill even for entry-level jobs.
In this Build Project, you'll wear the hat of an Analytical Development Scientist and help optimize a method for purity/integrity assessment of oligonucleotides through RP-IP HPLC. Under the supervision of an experienced Build Fellow, you'll become proficient in navigating scientific literature and building your own conclusions and course of actions in the development of this method. You'll learn the science behind liquid chromatography and how biomolecules such as RNA behaves in such. You will also be able to appreciate role that oligonucleotides play in gene editing therapies; a rising focus for biotech companies. All this will happen in an environment that simulates the operations of a real Analytical Development team.
