WELCOME TO THE HITO INSTITUTE
(An Initiative of Women's Startup Lab)
“You can spend millions of dollars to have the "best" technology. You can invest in building the most cutting edge workspace. And if you don't get the people side right, none of that will matter. For innovation to work, you have to have an innovative culture. This program will get you there.”
Jitendra Kavethekar
Former Head Accenture Ventures
The Hito Institute delivers the confidence, mindset shift, personal breakthroughs, and understanding that your team needs and wants....
with the collaboration, intensity, immersion and speed that your company requires.
OUR OFFERINGS
INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
HIGH POTENTIAL AND EMERGING WOMEN LEADERS - “WOMEN WHO ARE THE CORPORATE CHANGE AGENTS OF TODAY ARE DE FACTO THE LEADERS OF YOUR CORPORATION TOMORROW.” RANDI SALKO, HITO INSTITUTE VP OF PROGRAMS
FOCUS
WOMEN EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT SETS OF ISSUES AND CHALLENGES. BASED ON SCIENCE AND DATA WE OFFER TACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO REMOVE BARRIERS AND ROADBLOCKS, AND RADICAL TRANSFORMATION TO UNLEASH WOMEN’S INNATE INNOVATIVE CAPABILITIES.
INSIGHT YOU WILL RECEIVE
WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT: OUR WORK AND CURRICULUM ARE BASED ON ADVANCED SOCIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH WHICH WE USED TO DESIGN A FACILITY AND PROGRAMS TO OPTIMIZE WOMEN’S GROWTH AND CREATIVITY TO LEAD.
HOW TO OPTIMIZE AND EMBRACE THE “SHE-FACTOR” WE ADDRESS THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES AND STRENGTHS OF WOMEN DEVELOPING PRACTICAL ACTIONS THAT BRING DIVERSE LEADERSHIP SKILLS NECESSARY FOR HIGHER ROI IN BUSINESS
HOW TO LEAD LIKE AN ENTREPRENEUR: THE HITO INSTITUTE’S HANDS ON AND COLLABORATIVE WORKSHOPS SIMULATE FAST MOVING ENVIRONMENTS AND PROVIDE REAL WORLD PRACTICE IN HOW TO MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS. WOMEN ALSO DISCOVER THEIR AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP STYLE DRIVING THEM TO LEAD THEIR COMPANY INTO THE FUTURE WITH AN “ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET.”
HOW TO LEAD WITH A VISION FOR THE FUTURE: LOCATED IN THE HEART OF SILICON VALLEY, THE MECCA OF INNOVATION, EVERY LEADER MUST HAVE A CLEAR VISION IN THE FACE OF A VIGOROUS PACE OF INNOVATION ADVANCEMENT IN THE DIGITAL LANDSCAPE. PERSONAL VISIONS EXPRESSED IN CAREERS GENERATE THE POWER TO LEAD PEOPLE AND COMPANIES INTO AN UNIMAGINABLE FUTURE.
UNIQUE FACTORS FOR 10X EFFECTIVENESS
SILICON VALLEY IMMERSION AND FUTURISTIC THINKING: INNOVATION BEGINS WITH PEOPLE. YET THE IMMEASURABLE POWER OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION REMAINS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH. AT THE HITO INSTITUTE YOUR INSTRUCTORS THE EXPONENTIAL POWER OF PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY AND HOW BOTH COME TOGETHER TO IMPACT BUSINESS DECISIONS.
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS: ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS HAVE A RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT FOR PARTICIPANTS TO CONNECT, DEEPEN THEIR LEARNING AND CREATE MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AND DEEP CONVERSATIONS NOT POSSIBLE IN A TRADITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL SETTING.
POWER OF MIND - HIGHER PERFORMANCE: EVERY INCH OF OUR FACILITY IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL CONNECTIONS.
COLLABORATIVE AND INTERACTIVE: NOT ANOTHER CLASSROOM LECTURE OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPACT EACH PERSON DIRECTLY AS WELL AS THROUGH THE GROUP DYNAMIC RESULTING IN ADVANCED THINKING AND AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP.
WOMEN’S STRENGTH: PROGRAMS INCLUDE TACTICAL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT GENDER DYNAMICS IN LEADERSHIP BACKED BY SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ORDER TO INSTILL CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS FOR SUCCESS.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
CORPORATE LEADERS IN INNOVATION AND INNOVATION FUNCTIONS AS WELL AS THOSE BRINGING NEW INNOVATION TO CORPORATE FUNCTIONS AND BUSINESS LINES
FOCUS:
PARTICIPANTS WILL GAIN THE TOOLS, STRATEGIES AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO ASSESS, DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF, LAUNCH, AND GROW NEW BUSINESSES OR REINVIGORATE EXISTING BUSINESSES. IN THE PROCESS THEY WILL GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THEMSELVES AS INTRAPRENEURS AND ENTREPRENEURS, INCLUDING THEIR MOTIVATIONS, ROLES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES.
INSIGHT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
- INTRODUCTION TO INNOVATIVE MINDSET AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE LEADER
- ESTABLISHING A VISION
- IDEATION TECHNIQUES
- MOTIVATING TEAMS TO ACHIEVE RESULTS
- DECISION MAKING WITH LIMITED DATA
- DEFINING YOUR VALUE PROPOSITION
- DE-RISKING YOUR FUNCTION WHILE INNOVATING
- BUILDING YOUR BRAND
UNIQUE FACTORS FOR 10X EFFECTIVENESS
THE HITO INSTITUTE DISTINGUISHES ITSELF THROUGH INTENSITY, SPEED AND IMMERSION
SILICON VALLEY IMMERSION AND FUTURISTIC THINKING: INNOVATION BEGINS WITH PEOPLE. YET THE IMMEASURABLE POWER OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION REMAINS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH. AT THE HITO INSTITUTE YOUR INSTRUCTORS THE EXPONENTIAL POWER OF PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY AND HOW BOTH COME TOGETHER TO IMPACT BUSINESS DECISIONS.
LIGHTENING SPEED LEARNING THROUGH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS: ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS HAVE A RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ACCELERATE THE PACE OF THEIR LEARNING, DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGE IN A CONTINUAL DIALOGUE, CONNECTION AND TRANSFORMATINO NOT POSSIBLE IN A TRADITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL SETTING.
POWER OF MIND - HIGHER PERFORMANCE: EVERY INCH OF OUR FACILITY IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL CONNECTIONS.
COLLABORATIVE AND INTERACTIVE: NOT ANOTHER CLASSROOM LECTURE OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPACT EACH PERSON DIRECTLY AS WELL AS THROUGH THE GROUP DYNAMIC RESULTING IN ADVANCED THINKING AND AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
CORPORATE EXECUTIVES SEEKING TO EXPLORE RADICAL INNOVATION WITH WORLD RENOWNED THOUGHT LEADERS.
FOCUS:
PARTICIPANTS OF THIS 2 DAY EXECUTIVE MASTERMIND PROGRAM ARE THE CORPORATE LEADERS OF TODAY AND THE ASPIRING CEOS OF TOMORROW. PARTICIPANTS OF THIS PROGRAM ARE INCREDIBLY DIVERSE - FROM INDUSTRIES THE WORLD OVER. WHETHER YOU ARE LEADING A STARTUP OR AN EXECUTIVE HEADING AN INTERNAL VENTURE, THE MASTERMIND PROGRAM WILL GIVE YOU THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO RECOGNIZE AND PURSUE THE MOST CHALLENGING OPPORTUNITIES.
INSIGHT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
BRINGING EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS THROUGH RADICAL INNOVATION: RADICAL INNOVATION REQUIRES A RADICAL SHIFT OF MINDSET. ONLY THROUGH RIGOROUS FOCUS, PRIORITIZATION AND RECEPTIVENESS TO CHANGE CAN INNOVATION HAPPEN. RADICAL INNOVATION IS A SET OF BELIEFS. A NEW MINDSET TO BRING COMPANIES TO EXPLORE NEW TERRITORY AND WAYS TO INNOVATE DIFFERENTLY.
THE ART OF LEADING BY VISION:
UNIQUE FACTORS FOR 10X EFFECTIVENESS
THE HITO INSTITUTE DISTINGUISHES ITSELF THROUGH INTENSITY, SPEED AND IMMERSION
SILICON VALLEY IMMERSION AND FUTURISTIC THINKING: INNOVATION BEGINS WITH PEOPLE. YET THE IMMEASURABLE POWER OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION REMAINS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH. AT THE HITO INSTITUTE YOUR INSTRUCTORS THE EXPONENTIAL POWER OF PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY AND HOW BOTH COME TOGETHER TO IMPACT BUSINESS DECISIONS.
LIGHTENING SPEED LEARNING THROUGH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS: ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS HAVE A RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ACCELERATE THE PACE OF THEIR LEARNING, DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGE IN A CONTINUAL DIALOGUE, CONNECTION AND TRANSFORMATINO NOT POSSIBLE IN A TRADITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL SETTING.
POWER OF MIND - HIGHER PERFORMANCE: EVERY INCH OF OUR FACILITY IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL CONNECTIONS.
COLLABORATIVE AND INTERACTIVE: NOT ANOTHER CLASSROOM LECTURE OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPACT EACH PERSON DIRECTLY AS WELL AS THROUGH THE GROUP DYNAMIC RESULTING IN ADVANCED THINKING AND AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP.
CORPORATE ACCELERATOR
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
CORPORATE LEADERS IN INNOVATION AND INNOVATION FUNCTIONS AS WELL AS THOSE BRINGING NEW INNOVATION TO CORPORATE FUNCTIONS AND BUSINESS LINES
FOCUS:
PARTICIPANTS WILL GAIN THE TOOLS, STRATEGIES AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO ASSESS, DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF, LAUNCH, AND GROW NEW BUSINESSES OR REINVIGORATE EXISTING BUSINESSES. IN THE PROCESS THEY WILL GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THEMSELVES AS INTRAPRENEURS AND ENTREPRENEURS, INCLUDING THEIR MOTIVATIONS, ROLES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES.
INSIGHT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
INTRODUCTION TO INNOVATIVE MINDSET AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE LEADER
ESTABLISHING A VISION
IDEATION TECHNIQUES
MOTIVATING TEAMS TO ACHIEVE RESULTS
DECISION MAKING WITH LIMITED DATA
DEFINING YOUR VALUE PROPOSITION
DE-RISKING YOUR FUNCTION WHILE INNOVATING
BUILDING YOUR BRAND
UNIQUE FACTORS FOR 10X EFFECTIVENESS
THE HITO INSTITUTE DISTINGUISHES ITSELF THROUGH INTENSITY, SPEED AND IMMERSION
SILICON VALLEY IMMERSION AND FUTURISTIC THINKING: INNOVATION BEGINS WITH PEOPLE. YET THE IMMEASURABLE POWER OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION REMAINS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH. AT THE HITO INSTITUTE YOUR INSTRUCTORS THE EXPONENTIAL POWER OF PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY AND HOW BOTH COME TOGETHER TO IMPACT BUSINESS DECISIONS.
LIGHTENING SPEED LEARNING THROUGH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS: ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS HAVE A RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ACCELERATE THE PACE OF THEIR LEARNING, DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGE IN A CONTINUAL DIALOGUE, CONNECTION AND TRANSFORMATINO NOT POSSIBLE IN A TRADITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL SETTING.
POWER OF MIND - HIGHER PERFORMANCE: EVERY INCH OF OUR FACILITY IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL CONNECTIONS.
COLLABORATIVE AND INTERACTIVE: NOT ANOTHER CLASSROOM LECTURE OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPACT EACH PERSON DIRECTLY AS WELL AS THROUGH THE GROUP DYNAMIC RESULTING IN ADVANCED THINKING AND AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP.
IMMERSIVE LAB
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
CORPORATE EXECUTIVES SEEKING TO EXPLORE RADICAL INNOVATION WITH WORLD RENOWNED THOUGHT LEADERS.
FOCUS:
PARTICIPANTS OF THIS 2 DAY EXECUTIVE MASTERMIND PROGRAM ARE THE CORPORATE LEADERS OF TODAY AND THE ASPIRING CEOS OF TOMORROW. PARTICIPANTS OF THIS PROGRAM ARE INCREDIBLY DIVERSE - FROM INDUSTRIES THE WORLD OVER. WHETHER YOU ARE LEADING A STARTUP OR AN EXECUTIVE HEADING AN INTERNAL VENTURE, THE MASTERMIND PROGRAM WILL GIVE YOU THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO RECOGNIZE AND PURSUE THE MOST CHALLENGING OPPORTUNITIES.
INSIGHT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
BRINGING EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS THROUGH RADICAL INNOVATION: RADICAL INNOVATION REQUIRES A RADICAL SHIFT OF MINDSET. ONLY THROUGH RIGOROUS FOCUS, PRIORITIZATION AND RECEPTIVENESS TO CHANGE CAN INNOVATION HAPPEN. RADICAL INNOVATION IS A SET OF BELIEFS. A NEW MINDSET TO BRING COMPANIES TO EXPLORE NEW TERRITORY AND WAYS TO INNOVATE DIFFERENTLY.
THE ART OF LEADING BY VISION:
UNIQUE FACTORS FOR 10X EFFECTIVENESS
THE HITO INSTITUTE DISTINGUISHES ITSELF THROUGH INTENSITY, SPEED AND IMMERSION
SILICON VALLEY IMMERSION AND FUTURISTIC THINKING: INNOVATION BEGINS WITH PEOPLE. YET THE IMMEASURABLE POWER OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION REMAINS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH. AT THE HITO INSTITUTE YOUR INSTRUCTORS THE EXPONENTIAL POWER OF PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY AND HOW BOTH COME TOGETHER TO IMPACT BUSINESS DECISIONS.
LIGHTENING SPEED LEARNING THROUGH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS: ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS HAVE A RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ACCELERATE THE PACE OF THEIR LEARNING, DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGE IN A CONTINUAL DIALOGUE, CONNECTION AND TRANSFORMATINO NOT POSSIBLE IN A TRADITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL SETTING.
POWER OF MIND - HIGHER PERFORMANCE: EVERY INCH OF OUR FACILITY IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL CONNECTIONS.
COLLABORATIVE AND INTERACTIVE: NOT ANOTHER CLASSROOM LECTURE OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPACT EACH PERSON DIRECTLY AS WELL AS THROUGH THE GROUP DYNAMIC RESULTING IN ADVANCED THINKING AND AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP.
Innovative Leadership
Innovation Programs
| WOMEN'S EXECUTIVE INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP | CORPORATE INNOVATION TEAM ENTREPRENEURS | EXECUTIVE INNOVATION MASTERMIND SESSION |
|---|---|---|
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
- High Potential and Emerging Women Leaders
"Women who are the corporate change agents of today will de facto be the leaders of Corporate America tomorrow."
-Randi Salko, Hito Institute, VP of Programs
FOCUS: Women experience different sets of issues and challenges. Based on Science & data, we offer tactical solutions to remove barriers, roadblocks and unleash Women's innate innovative capabilities.
Accelerator
Create a Focused & Private AcceleratorLaunching an Accelerator is a great way to connect, collaborate and attract great startups and ideas to move your company forward. However, running one can be time-consuming and resource-intensive. Leverage our 5 years of experience by letting us design and run your Accelerator so you can instead focus on what requires your attention most. With our established network and proven methodology, we can help you develop just the right program to meet your goals.
Immersive Lab
Join Immersion Lab with Entrepreneurs
One of the best ways to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and emerge as an innovator is to immerse yourself in
startup culture with a deep dive into our Accelerator. You will truly understand innovation by stepping outside the
corporate box and surrounding yourself with entrepreneurs as they embark on their journeys to build companies
that create lasting change. We offer the following programs that will provide the eye-opening and transformative
experiences needed to recognize and seize opportunities to innovate in your organization.
IS THE HITO INSTITUTE FOR YOU
WE CAN HELP WITH THESE CRITICAL CHALLANGES
TO LEARN HOW
"After six years and 16 successful entrepreneur accelerator programs, we have learned to focus on each individual - our focus is what we have to do to shift each individual to cause extraordinary change through innovation. This is the secret to our success." - Ari Horie, WSLab CEO & Founder
OUR UNIQUE METHODOLGY
Our Mission:
The Hito Institute’s mission is to unleash the power of individual creativity and potential within corporations and create a united force of visionaries and change agents (the next generation of leaders), who embrace challenges and implement new innovation solutions.
OUR PHILOSOPHY - HITO
The character you see above represents two people leaning on each other and is the symbol for HITO, which means "human" in Japanese.
At WSLab, HITO is about people supporting and holding each other accountable for extraordinary results. Our version of "Hitology" facilitates global change through the strategic and exponential success of women leaders. Teamed with Silicon Valley influencers and corporations. We develop the next generation of leaders to bring about cultural change.
What
People Say
Here’s what our program participants and our advisors, partners and affiliates are saying about our program:
Hito House - Where Magic Happens!
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Hito House offers an effective residential environment that fosters active collaboration and inspires innovative thinking. Hito House allows participants to learn Silicon Valley know-how, live and breathe the Silicon Valley culture and accelerate learning by interacting with local entrepreneurs and influencers.
Our Immersive Environment For Next Gen Leaders
INNOVATION PROGRAMS
- High Potential and Emerging Women Leaders
- Innovators in Innovation/Venture Functions as well as those responsible for bringing new innovation to their corporate functions or lines of business
- Corporate Executives seeking to explore radical innovation with world renowned thoughts leaders
ACCELERATOR
Create a Focused & Private Accelerator
Launching an Accelerator is a great way to connect, collaborate and attract great startups and ideas to move your company forward. However, running one can be time-consuming and resource-intensive. Leverage our 5 years of experience by letting us design and run your Accelerator so you can instead focus on what requires your attention most. With our established network and proven methodology, we can help you develop just the right program to meet your goals.
LAB
Join Immersion Lab with Entrepreneurs
One of the best ways to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and emerge as an innovator is to immerse yourself in
startup culture with a deep dive into our Accelerator. You will truly understand innovation by stepping outside the
corporate box and surrounding yourself with entrepreneurs as they embark on their journeys to build companies
that create lasting change. We offer the following programs that will provide the eye-opening and transformative
experiences needed to recognize and seize opportunities to innovate in your organization.
IMMERSION PROGRAMS
EIR
ENTREPRENEUR
in RESIDENCE
Join as Embed with WSLab
Intrapreneur
Join a WSLab Accelerator
(your corporate innovation
project is your startup)
Embed
Join a WSLab
Alumnae Startup
Advisor
Join as vertical expertise advisor to startups
Women’s Startup Lab and The Hito Institute
Our Track Record By the Numbers:
