Are you interested in exploring

a career in business?

LA-Tech.org’s Business Academy is a dynamic program designed to empower early-career professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and network needed to succeed in the fast-paced tech industry. Through a blend of hands-on workshops, expert-led seminars, and real-world projects, participants gain practical experience in business strategy, product management, and innovative thinking. The Academy also emphasizes the importance of mentorship and peer collaboration, providing participants with valuable connections to industry leaders and like-minded peers.

Whether you’re looking to launch a startup, pivot into tech, or accelerate your career,

LA-Tech.org’s Business Academy equips you with the tools to thrive in the competitive

tech landscape.

[APPLICATIONS CLOSED]

Joining the Academy means:

A PAID opportunity to build your portfolio with industry-driven projects, resembling a “micro-internship” model
Mentorship from the top tech companies including: Roblox, BET Entertainment, DeepMind, Facebook, and more
A prestigious opportunity to participate in a technology program with a major venture capital firm
Priority access to career opportunities with 100+ LA-Tech.org’s tech company partners

FINAL ADMISSIONS DEADLINE: TBA

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Applicants will be required to submit an application through our online application portal VidCruiter.

PRE-RECORDED INTERVIEWS:

Candidates will be required to submit a pre-recorded interview via LA-Tech.org’s VidCruiter portal by 11:59PM PST on
[TBA].
This is more to get a better understanding of where the applicant is in their career and should not be taken as a professional video interview. Be yourself! Authenticity and transparency is huge in this section.

ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATIONS: TBA

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“I am so glad I joined this program and I've learned to connect with others, while growing my skills in necessary areas. I would 100% do it all over again!”

- Bryan, V. Alumni for Business Academy 2021

Our Ideal Candidate

Exhibit enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn
Have a genuine interest in developing your leadership, teamwork and communication skills
Demonstrate a strong desire to learn about career tracks in tech companies in the areas of marketing, sales, product management and entrepreneurship
Be ready to make a move to pursue a career in the tech industry
Be motivated, engaged and want to attend an intensive program that will be fast-paced, demanding but also a lot of fun
Demonstrate a strong desire to network and build relationships with your peers
No prior business experience required

What You Need To Apply

Availability to commit to 4-6 hours of LIVE Virtual Sessions each week (between 4pm-6:30PM window), and 5-10 additional hours per week of solo and group work outside of sessions
Include that there are (2) in-person events that are also required
Access to a device and WiFi as the Academy will be conducted virtually. For those with limited to no WiFi, Human IT provides low cost internet and devices.
Fill out a quick application and show why LA-Tech.org should invest in YOU as one of our LA Tech Scholars