Entrepreneurial Strategy
Objectives
1 Explain why a buoyant transfer market is fundamental to an entrepreneurial economy;
2 Focus on the process through which entrepreneurial firms are able to gather the strategic resources needed to support their growth and bring their products and services to market;
3 Understand the typology of resource providers available to entrepreneurs, as well as their incentives;
4 Understand the liquidity events through which the entrepreneurial cycle ends, as well as their differences and similarities;
5 Develop written and oral communication skills through group discussions, in-class presentations and coursework;
6 Think critically about entrepreneurial organizations' issues and dilemmas. This will be accomplished by gathering and synthesizing
information, analyzing alternative perspectives and options, and presenting a considered opinion or course of action.
General characterization
Code
2639
Credits
3.5
Responsible teacher
Roberto Ragozzino
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
English
Prerequisites
n/a
Bibliography
Available soon
Teaching method
The course will be based on case studies, group exercises and a mix of lectures and class discussions.
Evaluation method
10% Peer evaluation
10% Attendance and participation
40% Company pitch / report & investing decision
40% Final exam
Subject matter
Introduction to the Course. What is strategy? What is Entrepreneurship?
Raising Capital: Understanding the Alternatives
Angel Investing
Venture Capital & Corporate Venture Capital
Exiting Options: IPOs & Acquisitions
Company pitches and course wrap-up
Programs
Programs where the course is taught: