19-672 Special Topics: Tech Start-up: Building Your Own Company
6 units, Carnegie Mellon University
Session 2 The first year or two of a tech startup set the trajectory and character of that company for years to come. Too few entrepreneurs appreciate this reality and, as a result, many carry forward misperceptions and misconceptions about creating and building a successful tech company that set it on the path for failure. This class attempts to remedy that challenge by exposing the student the practical reality of building a team and funding a startup team. This class should help the student answer or know how to find the answer to the following questions How do I find manage and evaluate a startup team Do I have the skill motivation and ability to be a tech entrepreneur Can I build a company from scratch really Should I be the CEO Sales Account Manager VP of Engineering or something else altogether How much money do I raise and where and when do I raise it Students will have the opportunity to apply their newfound practical skills gathered in part from lectures from experienced entrepreneurs and investors to case studies.
Prerequisites: none listed
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