Stanford Universtiy/Hacker Dojo/Contastic

Day three in Palo Alto was just as rewarding as the first two. Not only was the weather beautiful, but we were able to visit the breathtaking Stanford University campus. Our tour of Stanford was awesome, and we learned much on the history or the university, along with the Stanford family who founded the school. What stood out the most about our tour was the architecture and detail of each building. It was truly amazing.

The second stop we made today was at the "incubator" company Hacker Dojo. This was also a rewarding experience as we were exposed to a different type of business which is non-profit, and its main purpose it to serve as a collaborative environment for individuals, or groups of people to discuss ideas, and to have a platform and environment where they can start their own businesses.

The final stop of the day was at a start-up company called Contastic. What stood out the most during our visit was the advice given to anyone who aspires to start up their own company; and what I took from our discussion was that networking and forming strong relationships is key. On that notion, especially in Silicon Valley, building up trust with clients, peers, and in general everyone is a strong foundation for success in any company. Another key point that came up was removing distractions that would delay success for yourself, and instead focus on what truly matters.

Another great day in Palo Alto, California! More to come and discuss about!