This course builds on previous concepts and outlines strategies and tactics for forming, financing, and launching a new venture. Topics to be addressed will include building the new venture’s initial management team, identifying and reaching out to early customers, developing financial plans, raising startup and initial growth financing, and preparing for and managing rapid growth.
This course is part of the Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Course Orientation
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.
2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 3 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz
5 hours to complete
Module 1: Earning Revenue
In this module, we will discuss go-to-market strategies.
5 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 58 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Module 2: Financial Forecasting
In this module, we will discuss how to build financial projections for the startup company, in order to determine the potential size and scope of the business opportunity and the financing that may be required to successfully pursue that opportunity.
2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 41 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
4 hours to complete
Module 3: Raising Capital
This module is focused on how startup companies raise capital from outside investors.
4 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 61 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes
4 hours to complete
Module 4: Managing Growth
This module is focused on growth – metrics that can be used to help manage it, and alternatives to consider if the company is not growing as it needs to.
4 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 58 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes
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TOP REVIEWS FROM ENTREPRENEURSHIP II: PREPARING FOR LAUNCH
by ALSep 29, 2018
Great class and I enjoy the way the professor teaches the class. He is clearly very knowledgeable and understands and teaches the concepts in a professional and concise manner.
by FCSep 20, 2020
very easy informative well explained designed for you to suceed in your business an to pass this course with exceedingly high grades
by EMDec 16, 2020
Great course, I would appreciate more technical insights on how metrics can be used with practical tasks.
by KApr 19, 2018
i am more than honored to have studied this course, the material is very well done and the lecturer is the best that i seen so far.... love from uganda
About the Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization
In a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, leaders require robust innovation skills. Thinking flexibly and developing an entrepreneurial mindset are critical to thriving in uncertain business environments. This specialization addresses how to recognize and question assumptions and constraints to identify and capitalize on opportunities. Learning to change the rules of the game by creating innovative value propositions and discovering new market positions for sustained competitive advantage are some of the actionable lessons in this specialization.
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