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
Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch
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Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship SpecializationUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour 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.
1 hour to complete
1 video (Total 2 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
1 video
4 readings
Syllabus10m
ePub10m
About the Discussion Forums10m
Updating Your Profile10m
1 practice exercise
Orientation Quiz10m
4 hours to complete
Module 1: Earning Revenue
In this module, we will discuss go-to-market strategies.
4 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 49 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes
5 videos
Revenue Models10m
Pricing Strategies9m
Interview with Blair Pircon16m
Like This Course? Learn More with the iMBA! (Optional)1m
2 readings
Module 1 Overview10m
Module 1 Readings and Resources10m
4 practice exercises
Module 1 Lesson 1 Practice Quiz10m
Module 1 Lesson 2 Practice Quiz8m
Module 1 Lesson 3 Practice Quiz6m
Module 1 Graded Quiz20m
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 35 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
3 videos
Projections: Presenting Financial Forecasts11m
Startup Financing10m
2 readings
Module 2 Overview10m
Module 2 Readings and Resources10m
4 practice exercises
Module 2 Lesson 1 Practice Quiz10m
Module 2 Lesson 2 Practice Quiz6m
Module 2 Lesson 3 Practice Quiz10m
Module 2 Graded Quiz20m
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 51 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes
2 readings
Module 3 Overview10m
Module 3 Readings and Resources10m
4 practice exercises
Module 3 Lesson 1 Practice Quiz8m
Module 3 Lesson 2 Practice Quiz8m
Module 3 Lesson 3 Practice Quiz10m
Module 3 Graded Quiz20m
2 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.
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 50 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
2 readings
Module 4 Overview10m
Module 4 Readings and Resources10m
4 practice exercises
Module 4 Lesson 1 Practice Quiz6m
Module 4 Lesson 2 Practice Quiz6m
Module 4 Lesson 3 Practice Quiz6m
Module 4 Graded Quiz20m
Reviews
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TOP REVIEWS FROM ENTREPRENEURSHIP II: PREPARING FOR LAUNCH
by KWSep 29, 2019
This is a really fantastic class. There is some cross-over from other business classes but the way the topics are presented allows future entrepreneurs to do a run through with their product or idea.
by IZJun 23, 2019
I believe this course was very straightforward, focusing on those elements that I was really looking forward to fully understand. And it does it in a way that can be easily applied to my own reality.
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 KNApr 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
by GLJun 13, 2019
I think all content here helps 100% when you plan to set a startup and lots of steps when things fail. I will make use of all this material for sure.
by RBOct 14, 2019
This course was very helpful However, I think that the section on how to value an investment could do with more information to clarify things.
by MKSep 30, 2018
Tim is awesome and his experience shows in the course. Great course if you want to learn about basic of Entrepreneurship.
by MHOct 5, 2019
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by ICJun 25, 2018
Spectacular course, really enjoyed the concepts and found the topics related to my field.
by DCOct 6, 2018
Great course with plenty of new skills to learn and new ways of thinking to understand!
by HRSep 2, 2019
Wow, what a great course for learning what's required to launch a start-up.
by AJAug 9, 2019
I am happy with the course however no one got back to me with my question
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About University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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About the Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization
In a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, leaders require 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 so as to identify and capitalize on opportunities. Innovation is needed within existing organizations and to found new organizations. 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.
This specialization will be of value to both aspiring and practicing entrepreneurs as well as employees in established firms who are interested in becoming innovative leaders in an interconnected world.
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