Advanced Special Projects Team

E.Y.O.L. educational programs include special paid internships for qualifying students on the Advanced Special Projects Team (ASPT), under the leadership of Dr. Michael McCullough and Diana Saville. The ASPT is composed of dedicated and high-performing students from across the US who aspire to make a major positive impact on humanity through entrepreneurship.

ASPT members work with and support leaders in medical innovation, impact investing, and social enterprise. Take a deep dive into the inner workings of seed-stage startup companies and nonprofits, learn what it takes to build and scale impactful organizations, and gain hands­-on experience with projects across a variety of skills/disciplines. 

Note: This program is strictly for students who qualify for Federal Work Study.

About Dr. McCullough: 

In addition to being a Professor of Emergency Medicine at UCSF, Dr. McCullough is an Ashoka Fellow and founder of BrainMind, QuestBridge, Be a Good Doctor, and a host of other programs including for-profit companies and investing (e.g. HeartFlow, RegenMed Systems, 2U). Dr. McCullough is also a Kauffman Fellow, bridging business and medicine, and a Partner at Headwaters Capital Partners. Dr. McCullough often involves students in the creation of new programs, and is hiring a team to build new social ventures this year. Students often help him co-create projects or serve in the due-diligence of companies and new ventures.  For more information on Dr. McCullough, see his profile on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_McCullough_(entrepreneur) or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmcculloughmd/

About Diana Saville:

Diana Saville is the President of Entrepreneur of Your Life, Inc. (E.Y.O.L.), and is an expert in creative communication of complex scientific and medical concepts. She develops multimedia educational programs in science and technology for audiences including doctors, investors, researchers, patients, and the public, and organizes national and international expert summits on scientific and medical topics. Her creative work has been featured in the Nobel Museum in Stockholm, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, at TED conferences, at the World Economic Forum, and at the Vatican. She collaborates with leading minds at top institutions including Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Columbia University, University of California Berkeley, Stanford University, the U.S. Air Force, and the American Museum of Natural History. Learn more about Diana and see her creative work at http://dianasaville.com/

Unlocking the brain will enable unprecedented advances in human potential, but will also create serious challenges.

The BrainMind Ecosystem is a collective of top brain scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and other doers and thinkers who aim to advance ideas in neuroscience, psychology, brain health and vibrancy, optimized learning, and other cutting-edge BrainMind topics. Members of this unique group are patient, risk-tolerant, and passionate about the brain and the mystery of human consciousness, in addition to being individually at the top of their respective fields.

Because creating innovative ideas and companies in neuroscience is time- and capital-intensive, BrainMind is developing a new investing philosophy to move the field forward. To this end, the BrainMind Ecosystem is coordinating around road-mapping the path forward for innovation in the field and from that roadmap, catalyzing the most impactful and underinvested ideas with talent and funding.

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The BrainMind Internship

Each summer, 10-12 carefully selected undergraduate students come together to learn, grow, and be immersed in the field of brain science. The BrainMind Internship Program gives students the unique opportunity to get involved with BrainMind’s various programs, grow their networks, and develop their personal and professional skills through mentorship with experts in their respective fields.

BrainMind interns come from all different backgrounds and interests. What unites them all is a passion for STEM, Entrepreneurship, and Social Impact.  These topics are at the heart of the internship.

“BrainMind is the perfect starter course on how to be a student entrepreneur. While BrainMind provides incredible exposure to myriad fields within neuroscience, the internship also offers many opportunities to get involved in companies addressing the social determinants of health, impact investing, philanthropy, AI, and social entrepreneurship.” - 2020 BrainMind Intern 

Interns at BrainMind engage in a variety of exciting projects, such as:

“You get the opportunity to be more than just an "intern"; you'll have the chance to take on projects of your own and really learn how to manage real-world issues and how to work with teams of like-minded people. I got to explore many of my interests (and find completely new ones) while learning and meeting the best people.” 2021 BrainMind Intern

Within this internship, participants can expect to cultivate a range of valuable skills, including:

“Over the course of the summer, I've cofounded a nonprofit, started building a neurotech company, and developed a therapeutic app, all while working on BrainMind projects.” - 2020 BrainMind Intern

Previous BrainMind Interns and where are they now:

“BrainMind is filled with bright and hardworking students, as well as a management team whose number one priority is to help you grow as an entrepreneur, a teammate, and someone with the ability to make a lasting impact on the world.” 2021 BrainMind Intern

This program is strategically crafted to empower students in their career journey, providing them with a robust foundation to excel in their chosen paths. 

Former interns have transitioned from our programs to achieve remarkable and varied accomplishments. They have effectively translated the skills acquired during this program into gratifying and influential careers. Many even used connections or mentors fostered during the internship to launch their careers.

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 Unleashing Potential: How the EYOL-BrainMind Partnership is Revolutionizing Community Growth

A Meeting of Minds and Ambition

When the visionary forces of EYOL (Entrepreneur of Your Own Life) join hands with the neuroscience pioneers at BrainMind, we’re not just witnessing a partnership. We’re entering a new era of community empowerment. This collaboration is about sparking a revolution that brings entrepreneurship and brain science to the forefront of social change.

Transforming Communities Through Entrepreneurial Neuroscience

CREATING FUTURE LEADERS

The EYOL-BrainMind synergy isn’t just about individual success; it’s a community affair. Initiatives are designed to mold young, agile minds into tomorrow’s leaders. With a focus on community upliftment, programs are tailored to instill entrepreneurial acumen in youths, right alongside lessons in resilience and innovation derived from neuroscience.

BRAIN HEALTH: THE COMMUNITY’S WEALTH

A healthy mind is a community’s treasure, and this partnership is mining it with vigor. BrainMind’s insights into mental wellness are integrated into EYOL’s entrepreneurial training, embedding the importance of brain health in the daily hustle. The outcome? A thriving community of entrepreneurs whose success is matched by their mental agility and well-being.

Social Innovation Sparked by Science

Innovative community solutions are often born at the intersection of diverse fields. The collaboration between EYOL and BrainMind is a testament to this, as we combine entrepreneurship with brain science to address community issues. Our programs are not just creating socially conscious entrepreneurs but are also crafting solutions that resonate with the neurological underpinnings of human behavior.

Community Programs with Lasting Impact

Educating with a Purpose

Education is a pillar of community strength. EYOL and BrainMind are developing curricula that transcend traditional learning. By infusing entrepreneurial skills with neuroscientific literacy, we’re equipping the community with a holistic education model that’s responsive to the challenges of the 21st century. See our open source educational youtube channel here.

Cognitive Empowerment for All

Imagine a community where every individual can tap into the power of their brain to bring about change. This partnership is making it a reality by offering workshops that hone cognitive skills and fostering a collective environment where problem-solving and creativity are the norms.

Sustainable Well-being

Long-term community well-being is at the heart of the EYOL-BrainMind partnership. We’re pioneering sustainable strategies that interlace mental health with the entrepreneurial lifestyle, ensuring that the public benefits from a foundation of wellness that supports all other endeavors.

The Ripple Effect

Every community member touched by this partnership creates ripples that extend far beyond individual benefit. They become champions of change, equipped with the knowledge and skills to lift others as they climb. It's a multiplier effect where entrepreneurship and brain health become the twin engines driving community transformation.

Join the Movement

This is more than a partnership; it's a movement open to all. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a neuroscience enthusiast, or someone passionate about community development, there’s a place for you here. Connect with us here, and let's build communities that are as robust in spirit as they are in mind.