Technology Entrepreneurship Stanford University
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This course introduces the fundamentals of technology entrepreneurship, pioneered in Silicon Valley and now influencing other locations around the world. You will learn the process used by technology entrepreneurs to start companies. It involves taking a technology idea and finding a high-potential commercial opportunity, gathering resources such as talent and capital, figuring out how to sell and market the idea, and managing rapid growth.
The class demonstrates the entrepreneurial mindset ... when others see insurmountable problems, people look for opportunities in technology and business solutions. A technology entrepreneurial perspective is also a wonderful way of thinking in order to tackle new opportunities in social entrepreneurship, whether it is in government or NGOs (non-profits).
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28. Course Summary
Chuck Eesley wraps up the course and shares some final takeaways and pieces of advice. The key themes of turning problems into opportunities, experimentation, and iteration and the importance of teams are emphasized.
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27. Venture Finance, Part 3
Chuck Eesley discusses fundraising. In this video, he talks about venture capital firms and the process of raising money from VC firms.
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26. Venture Finance, Part 2
Chuck Eesley discusses venture financing and raising money. In this video, pre and post-money valuation along with dilution are discusses with example calculations.
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25. Venture Finance, Part 1
Chuck Eesley discusses venture financing and raising money. The three main topics covered are the amount of funding, the structure of the deal, and sources of capital.
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24. Focal Labs
Fergus Hurley, a founder of Focal Labs, discusses entrepreneurship, the role on the founding team, and the importance of networking and work experience for building the startup team.
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23. Ulu Ventures
Clint Korver, a venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur, discusses the Board of Directors. He explains the duties and function of the board as well as the typical structure of board meetings.