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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Finance for Startups
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)About this Course
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2 hours to complete
Balance sheet and Income statement
2 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 55 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Cash flow statement and financial ratios
1 hour to complete
7 videos (Total 48 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Financial planning and funding
1 hour to complete
8 videos (Total 48 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
VC term sheet and valuation
2 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 55 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
Reviews
- 5 stars68.22%
- 4 stars23.72%
- 3 stars5.93%
- 2 stars1.69%
- 1 star0.42%
TOP REVIEWS FROM FINANCE FOR STARTUPS
by LBJul 5, 2020
A great course, very useful and very understandable.
by SDMay 8, 2020
The course helped me to build finance basics from making a balance sheet to making a Cap table. I also learnt about how to valuate a company and alot more, A big thanks to Steve sir:)
by SRJun 4, 2020
Very much practical exposure. Thanks for the insights. Best regards.
by MPOct 30, 2020
Learned a lot! Will use this skill to create my own start-up!
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