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.

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This course is part of Business & Technology Specialization

Instructor: Nik Rokop
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- Business Ethics
- Oral Expression
- Entrepreneurship
- Project Design
- Market Research
- Business Modeling
- Team Management
- Team Leadership
- Fundraising and Crowdsourcing
- Competitive Analysis
- Team Building
- Customer Engagement
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- New Product Development
- Global Marketing
- Design Thinking
- Storytelling
- Innovation
- Financial Planning
- Business Strategies
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