HTE407
Entrepreneurship - Real Life, Decision Making
Faculty
Martin Pasek
Managing Partner, Green Lake Advisors
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Fee for single course
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Overview
This course is designed to focus on the real-life strategic and daily decisions entrepreneurs make. It goes beyond the textbook theory to unveil behind-the-scenes insights into challenges entrepreneurs face when building, scaling, or exiting businesses. These major decisions can be pivotal, often determining the success or failure of a venture and its founder. The course teaches students material applicable to tech businesses across all sectors and all stages of development.
Learning highlights
- Understand the theory of entrepreneurship via a pitch deck framework
- Gain insight about what issues, and their associated consequences, can arise in real life
- Make real-life key decisions to combat issues, preferably before they arise
Course outline
15 classes
Session 1
Decision: What problem will you solve? Decision: Why do you want to solve it? Decision: How will you solve it?
Session 2
Decision: How will you organise the company? Decision: Who will you invite to be involved?
Session 3
Decision: What will you produce as your offering?
Session 4
Decision: Where will you decide to market the product?
Session 5
Decision: How will you market and scale your offering?
Session 6
EXAM 1
Session 7
Decision: How do I build my financial plan?
Session 8
Decision: How much money do you need?
Session 9
Decision: What do you think your offering is worth?
Session 10
Decision: How do you attract investors?
Session 11
Decision: How do you prepare for an exit?
Session 12
EXAM 2
Session 13
Review Session
Session 14
Class Presentations
Session 15
Class Presentations
Course materials
Books
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites.
Methodology
The course will be divided into three blocks, each with a number of hands-on practical learning sessions. The first block is centered around the early decisions founders need to make, including the commitment to the venture, incorporating, team building and product-market fit. The second block is focused on scaling the venture and forecasting how much money will be required. The third block revolves around financing pitch structure and development. Students will be assigned research and assignments prior to each class. Class time will be divided equally between instructor led presentations and class discussions.
Grading
Martin is a versatile, dynamic and strategic finance professional with 30 years experience in senior Banking, Investment, and CFO roles across private and public capital markets. He is currently an entrepreneur, investor, and/or chief financial officer in a number of early stage ventures. Martin has a unique perspective in understanding how start-ups all the way through to large organizations can innovate, scale and compete on a global basis. He is involved in fintech, biotech, healthcare, Enterprise IT, Sports-tech, social impact and other verticals.
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Entrepreneurship - Real Life, Decision Making
by Martin Pasek
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Feb 21 - Mar 11, 2022
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
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FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.