Silicon Valley – n. an area, in the state of California, where there are many technology companies
techie – n. someone who knows a lot about technology
application – n. a computer program that performs a particular task
STEM – n. short for science, technology, engineering and math
mentor – n. someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person
tap – v. to take or use money or knowledge from a source
innovation – n. a new idea, device, or method