Finance is one of the key ingredients for successful startups. Many entrepreneurs, however, lack knowledge of finance. This course teaches basic financial knowledge needed in starting and operating startups to entrepreneurs or would-be entrepreneurs who did not major in finance. Students of this course will learn to read and understand financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements. They will also practice simple financial planning of a startup. This course also covers the concept company valuation as well as how startups get funding. This is a practical course aimed at direct application of the knowledge gained into running real startups. It also aims to enable entrepreneurs and would-be-entrepreneurs to understand the "language of finance" so that they can talk to professionals with confidence.
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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)About this Course
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Balance sheet and Income statement
Cash flow statement and financial ratios
Financial planning and funding
VC term sheet and valuation
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TOP REVIEWS FROM FINANCE FOR STARTUPS
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Good Course For those who has started their new company or planning to start it soon. The Financial fundamental may help you to make your financial planning much better.
Thank you so much for perfectly explaining these difficult courses. This gave me a challenge, but it's truly worth it. Thank you professor!
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