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In diesem Kurs gibt es 9 Module
This course is structured to provide students with an opportunity to practice the process of starting a venture, and learn to grow, and sustain innovative businesses. It begins with cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset and progresses through design thinking, customer discovery, and strategic financial planning. Each module is designed to build on the previous, incorporating elements like global market positioning and ethical business practices. Students will conclude the course by learning to effectively communicate their business ideas through compelling pitches aimed at securing funding and driving business growth. All students will form teams of 3-4 students and undertake a project intended to become a real business.
Welcome to New Technology Ventures! This course is structured to provide students with an opportunity to practice the process of starting a venture, and learn to grow, and sustain innovative businesses. It begins with cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset and progresses through design thinking, customer discovery, and strategic financial planning. Each module is designed to build on the previous, incorporating elements like global market positioning and ethical business practices. Students will conclude the course by learning to effectively communicate their business ideas through compelling pitches aimed at securing funding and driving business growth. All students will form teams of 3-4 students and undertake a project intended to become a real business. This module introduces students to the foundational concepts of innovation, focusing on the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset and design thinking. Learners will explore real-world examples to examine how ethics and innovation are linked in business success.
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9 Videos6 Lektüren4 Aufgaben1 Diskussionsthema
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9 Videos•Insgesamt 62 Minuten
Course Overview•2 Minuten
Instructor Introduction•2 Minuten
Module 1 Introduction•2 Minuten
Introduction to Innovation - Part 1•6 Minuten
Introduction to Innovation - Part 2•14 Minuten
Entrepreneurial Mindset - Part 1•11 Minuten
Entrepreneurial Mindset - Part 2•10 Minuten
Ethics in Entrepreneurship - Part 1•11 Minuten
Ethics in Entrepreneurship - Part 2•6 Minuten
6 Lektüren•Insgesamt 210 Minuten
Syllabus•10 Minuten
Module 1 Introduction•10 Minuten
Introduction to Innovation•60 Minuten
Developing the Entrepreneurial Mindset•60 Minuten
Ethics in Entrepreneurship•60 Minuten
Module 1 Summary•10 Minuten
4 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 165 Minuten
Module 1 Summative Assessment•120 Minuten
Introduction to Innovation Quiz•15 Minuten
Developing the Entrepreneurial Mindset Quiz•15 Minuten
Ethics in Entrepreneurship Quiz•15 Minuten
1 Diskussionsthema•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Meet and Greet Discussion•10 Minuten
Module 2: Team Building, Company Values, and Cofounder Relationships
Modul 2•7 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
Learn to build high-performance teams and establish company values that reflect the startup’s mission and market strategy. This module also addresses the nuances of cofounder relationships, providing strategies for conflict resolution and collaborative success.
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7 Videos5 Lektüren4 Aufgaben
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7 Videos•Insgesamt 57 Minuten
Module 2 Introduction•5 Minuten
Team Assembly, Finding Co-Founders and Building a Team - Part 1•12 Minuten
Team Assembly, Finding Co-Founders and Building a Team - Part 2•7 Minuten
Cultivating Company Values - Part 1•8 Minuten
Cultivating Company Values - Part 2•5 Minuten
Managing Cofounder Dynamics - Part 1•12 Minuten
Managing Cofounder Dynamics -Part 2•8 Minuten
5 Lektüren•Insgesamt 200 Minuten
Module 2 Introduction Reading•10 Minuten
Team Assembly [Finding Co-Founders and Building a Team]•60 Minuten
Cultivating Company Values•60 Minuten
Managing Cofounder Dynamics•60 Minuten
Module 2 Summary•10 Minuten
4 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 165 Minuten
Module 2 Summative Assessment•120 Minuten
Team Assembly [Finding Co-Founders and Building a Team] Quiz•15 Minuten
Cultivating Company Values Quiz•15 Minuten
Managing Cofounder Dynamics Quiz•15 Minuten
Module 3: Idea Generation and Design Thinking
Modul 3•7 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
Students apply design thinking and AI tools to generate, develop, and refine innovative business ideas. This module emphasizes practical applications while seeking to solve real-world problems.
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7 Videos6 Lektüren4 Aufgaben
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7 Videos•Insgesamt 53 Minuten
Module 3 Introduction•3 Minuten
Fundamentals of Design Thinking - Part 1•7 Minuten
Fundamentals of Design Thinking - Part 2•3 Minuten
Applying Ideation Techniques - Part 1•11 Minuten
Applying Ideation Techniques - Part 2•9 Minuten
Prototyping and Feedback - Part 1•9 Minuten
Prototyping and Feedback - Part 2•10 Minuten
6 Lektüren•Insgesamt 210 Minuten
Module 3 Introduction Reading•10 Minuten
Fundamentals of Design Thinking•60 Minuten
Applying Ideation Techniques•60 Minuten
Feedback and Prototyping •60 Minuten
Module 3 Summary•10 Minuten
Insights from an Industry Leader: Learn More About Our Program•10 Minuten
4 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 165 Minuten
Module 3 Summative Assessment•120 Minuten
Fundamentals of Design Thinking Quiz•15 Minuten
Applying Ideation Techniques Quiz•15 Minuten
Feedback and Prototyping Quiz•15 Minuten
Module 4: Market Research, Competition, and Positioning with a Global Perspective
Modul 4•7 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module equips students with the skills to perform thorough market research and develop strategies for entering competitive global markets. It covers practical tools for analyzing competitors, understanding market dynamics, and consumer behavior.
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7 Videos5 Lektüren4 Aufgaben
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7 Videos•Insgesamt 51 Minuten
Module 4 Introduction•2 Minuten
Conducting Effective Market Research - Part 1•8 Minuten
Conducting Effective Market Research - Part 2•7 Minuten
Analyzing the Competitive Environment - Part 1•10 Minuten
Analyzing the Competitive Environment - Part 2•7 Minuten
Global Market Positioning - Part 1•9 Minuten
Global Market Positioning - Part 2•7 Minuten
5 Lektüren•Insgesamt 200 Minuten
Module 4 Introduction Reading•10 Minuten
Conducting Effective Market Research•60 Minuten
Analyzing the Competitive Environment•60 Minuten
Global Market Positioning•60 Minuten
Module 4 Summary•10 Minuten
4 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 165 Minuten
Module 4 Summative Assessment•120 Minuten
Conducting Effective Market Research Quiz•15 Minuten
Analyzing the Competitive Environment Quiz•15 Minuten
Global Market Positioning Quiz•15 Minuten
Module 5: Business Models and Value Propositions with Regulatory and Legal Frameworks
Modul 5•7 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module focuses on developing innovative business models with consideration of legal and regulatory requirements, preparing students to craft business models that address real customer needs. Lessons include practical applications using the Lean Canvas and strategies for intellectual property protection.
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8 Videos5 Lektüren4 Aufgaben
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8 Videos•Insgesamt 53 Minuten
Module 5 Introduction•3 Minuten
Creating Business Models - Part 1•9 Minuten
Creating Business Models - Part 2•7 Minuten
Value Proposition Design - Part 1•5 Minuten
Value Proposition Design - Part 2•7 Minuten
Navigating Regulatory and Legal Landscapes - Part 1•8 Minuten
Navigating Regulatory and Legal Landscapes - Part 2•11 Minuten
Navigating Regulatory and Legal Landscapes - Part 3•4 Minuten
5 Lektüren•Insgesamt 200 Minuten
Module 5 Introduction Reading•10 Minuten
Creating Business Models•60 Minuten
Value Proposition Design•60 Minuten
Navigating Regulatory and Legal Landscapes•60 Minuten
Module 5 Summary•10 Minuten
4 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 165 Minuten
Module 5 Summative Assessment•120 Minuten
Creating Business Models Quiz•15 Minuten
Value Proposition Design Quiz•15 Minuten
Navigating Regulatory and Legal Landscapes Quiz•15 Minuten
Module 6: Customer Discovery and Prototyping
Modul 6•7 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module equips students with the skills to engage deeply with potential customers through interviews and prototype engagement. Students will learn how to conduct iterative cycles of customer feedback, applying insights to refine their solutions, thereby achieving problem-solution fit.
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9 Videos5 Lektüren4 Aufgaben
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9 Videos•Insgesamt 55 Minuten
Module 6 Introduction•2 Minuten
Customer Discovery Techniques - Part 1•6 Minuten
Customer Discovery Techniques - Part 2•6 Minuten
Customer Discovery Techniques - Part 3•9 Minuten
Iterative Prototyping - Part 1•8 Minuten
Iterative Prototyping - Part 2•5 Minuten
Validating Problem - Solution Fit - Part 1•8 Minuten
Validating Problem - Solution Fit - Part 2•7 Minuten
Validating Problem - Solution Fit - Part 3•4 Minuten
5 Lektüren•Insgesamt 200 Minuten
Module 6 Introduction Reading•10 Minuten
Customer Discovery Techniques•60 Minuten
Iterative Prototyping•60 Minuten
Validating Problem - Solution Fit•60 Minuten
Module 6 Summary•10 Minuten
4 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 165 Minuten
Module 6 Summative Assessment•120 Minuten
Customer Discovery Techniques Quiz•15 Minuten
Iterative Prototyping Quiz•15 Minuten
Validating Problem - Solution Fit Quiz•15 Minuten
Module 7: Financial Planning and Modelling
Modul 7•8 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
Students will learn to develop financial plans and models that illustrate potential growth and scalability for startup ventures. This module covers various strategies for securing startup funding, including venture capital, angel investment, and crowdfunding.
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12 Videos5 Lektüren4 Aufgaben
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12 Videos•Insgesamt 86 Minuten
Module 7 Introduction•2 Minuten
Basics of Financial Planning - Part 1•10 Minuten
Basics of Financial Planning - Part 2•10 Minuten
Basics of Financial Planning - Part 3•7 Minuten
Financial Modeling Techniques - Part 1•8 Minuten
Financial Modeling Techniques - Part 2•6 Minuten
Financial Modeling Techniques - Part 3•7 Minuten
Financial Modeling Techniques - Part 4•8 Minuten
Funding Strategies and Investor Relations - Part 1•6 Minuten
Funding Strategies and Investor Relations - Part 2•5 Minuten
Funding Strategies and Investor Relations - Part 3•10 Minuten
Funding Strategies and Investor Relations - Part 4•7 Minuten
5 Lektüren•Insgesamt 200 Minuten
Module 7 Introduction Reading•10 Minuten
Basics of Startup Finance•60 Minuten
Financial Modeling Techniques•60 Minuten
Funding Strategies and Investor Relations•60 Minuten
Module 7 Summary•10 Minuten
4 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 165 Minuten
Module 7 Summative Assessment•120 Minuten
Basics of Startup Finance Quiz•15 Minuten
Financial Modeling Techniques Quiz•15 Minuten
Funding Strategies and Investor Relations Quiz•15 Minuten
Module 8: Pitching, Storytelling and Sales Basics
Modul 8•7 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
Students will demonstrate the ability to craft and deliver compelling pitches, utilizing storytelling to effectively communicate business value, generate sales, and secure investment.
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8 Videos5 Lektüren4 Aufgaben
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8 Videos•Insgesamt 57 Minuten
Module 8 Introduction•2 Minuten
Crafting Compelling Pitches - Part 1•7 Minuten
Crafting Compelling Pitches - Part 2•6 Minuten
Storytelling in Business Communication - Part 1•6 Minuten
Storytelling in Business Communication - Part 2•7 Minuten
Storytelling in Business Communication - Part 3•9 Minuten
Delivering Pitches and Closing Sales - Part 1•10 Minuten
Delivering Pitches and Closing Sales - Part 2•10 Minuten
5 Lektüren•Insgesamt 200 Minuten
Module 8 Introduction Reading•10 Minuten
Storytelling in Business Communication•60 Minuten
Crafting Compelling Pitches•60 Minuten
Sales 101 and Entrepreneurial Selling•60 Minuten
Module 8 Summary•10 Minuten
4 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 165 Minuten
Module 8 Summative Assessment•120 Minuten
Storytelling in Business Communication Quiz•15 Minuten
Crafting Compelling Pitches Quiz•15 Minuten
Sales 101 and Entrepreneurial Selling Quiz•15 Minuten
Summative Course Assessment
Modul 9•3 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module contains the summative course assessment that has been designed to evaluate your understanding of the course material and assess your ability to apply the knowledge you have acquired throughout the course.
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1 Aufgabe
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1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 180 Minuten
Summative Course Assessment•180 Minuten
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