The Silicon Valley Hunt – Where Innovation History Meets Leadership Development
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What the customers say:
"I loved the physics puzzle and the brain exercise. It was perfect!"
The Challenge: Bringing Silicon Valley to Life
Duke Corporate Education wanted to transform a conventional leadership development curriculum into something deeply immersive, experiential, and worthy of Prosus, one of the world's most dynamic companies.
With 76 senior leaders gathered in the heart of Silicon Valley for a six-day summit, Duke Corporate Education needed an outdoor team activity that would get people moving, reflect Prosus’ values, and connect these leaders to the breakthrough moments that shaped the tech world.
Our Handstand Magic: The Silicon Valley Hunt
We designed a custom scavenger hunt through downtown Mountain View that turned the birthplace of the tech industry into a living leadership lab.
Teams raced around town, solving riddles rooted in real stories of disruption and reinvention. Every clue was crafted to spark conversation about what boldness, ecosystem thinking, and innovation culture actually look like in practice.
The result was a high-energy afternoon that perfectly bridged Duke Corporate Education’s development curriculum with the story of Silicon Valley.
Favorite Moments
“It was great to be together.”
“My favorite part was the search.”
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