University of Colorado Boulder

Forming, Funding, and Launching a Technology Startup Company

University of Colorado Boulder

Forming, Funding, and Launching a Technology Startup Company

John E. Thomas

Instructor: John E. Thomas

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Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • By successfully completing this course, you will be able to build a revenue model and pro forma income statement for a new startup idea.

  • You will be able to examine debt and equity funding sources for technology startups and create an investor presentation for a new product idea.

  • You will also be able to identify the pros and cons of different business structures and the key legal considerations for technology startups.

  • Lastly, you will be able to assemble a complete business plan for a new startup idea.

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This course is part of the Technology Entrepreneurship Specialization
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