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Entrepreneurship

This course is part of Doing Business in China Specialization

Instructor: Prof. Dominic Chan

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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There are 7 modules in this course

An entrepreneur is someone who is always on the lookout for problems that can be turned into opportunities and finds creative ways to leverage limited resources to reach their goals. In this course, learners will be introduced to the fundamental concepts, theories, and frameworks of entrepreneurship and learn how to apply them within the context of the world's largest market: China. Through cases, articles, and experiential learning, learners will gain expertise in how to identify and evaluate opportunities; interpret, analyze, and build financial models to enable high-growth ventures; practice living life as an entrepreneurial leader; and create a new product or service for the Chinese market.

This module provides general information about this course which you should familiarize yourself with before start working on the lecture materials. Full interviews of all guests appearing in this course are also included as supplementary materials in this module for your easy access. Enjoy!

What's included

2 videos4 readings

In this first module, you will learn to appreciate the mindset of an entrepreneur. If you are thinking of starting your own business, it is critical for you to adjust yourself to be one if you want to succeed.

What's included

26 videos1 assignment

26 videosTotal 106 minutes

1.1 Corporate Vs Startup3 minutes
1.2 What Is Stopping People From Being Entrepreneurial?2 minutes
1.3 Entrepreneurs Vs Professionals3 minutes
1.4 Why Do People Become Entrepreneurs?2 minutes
1.5 What Are The Challenges China Entrepreneurs Face4 minutes
1.6 Intrapreneurs And Entrepreneurs5 minutes
Mr Desmond Marshall, Managing Director of Rouge International (www.RLSCLUB.com) and Rouge Ventures (www.RougeVC.com)2 minutes
Mr Emil Chan, Co-founder and CEO of Starthub Holding Ltd (www.starthubhk.com)2 minutes
Mr Emil Chan, Co-founder and CEO of Starthub Holding Ltd (www.starthubhk.com)4 minutes
Dr Witman Hung, Principal Liaison Officer for Hong Kong of Shenzhen Qianhai Authority (www.szqh.com.cn)7 minutes
Mr Christopher Yeung, Founder of Carshare.hk (www.carshare.hk)3 minutes
Ms Jah Ying Chung, Founder and Air Marshal of Launchpilots (join.launchpilots.com)3 minutes
Dr Alex Li, CEO & Founder of BizCONLINE8 minutes
Mr Desmond Marshall, Managing Director of Rouge International (www.RLSCLUB.com) and Rouge Ventures (www.RougeVC.com)2 minutes
Mr Desmond Marshall, Managing Director of Rouge International (www.RLSCLUB.com) and Rouge Ventures (www.RougeVC.com)10 minutes
Mr Emil Chan, Co-founder and CEO of Starthub Holding Ltd (www.starthubhk.com)3 minutes
Mr Emil Chan, Co-founder and CEO of Starthub Holding Ltd (www.starthubhk.com)3 minutes
Mr Emil Chan, Co-founder and CEO of Starthub Holding Ltd (www.starthubhk.com)9 minutes
Dr Witman Hung, Principal Liaison Officer for Hong Kong of Shenzhen Qianhai Authority (www.szqh.com.cn)4 minutes
Dr Witman Hung, Principal Liaison Officer for Hong Kong of Shenzhen Qianhai Authority (www.szqh.com.cn)10 minutes
Dr Witman Hung, Principal Liaison Officer for Hong Kong of Shenzhen Qianhai Authority (www.szqh.com.cn)3 minutes
Mr Christopher Yeung, Founder of Carshare.hk (www.carshare.hk)3 minutes
Ms Jah Ying Chung, Founder and Air Marshal of Launchpilots (join.launchpilots.com)3 minutes
Ms Jah Ying Chung, Founder and Air Marshal of Launchpilots (join.launchpilots.com)2 minutes
Mr Christopher Yeung, Founder of Carshare.hk (www.carshare.hk)5 minutes
Mr Christopher Yeung, Founder of Carshare.hk (www.carshare.hk)3 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Week 1 Quiz: Intrapreneurs Vs Entrepreneurs30 minutes

In Module 2a, you will learn how to generate business ideas for your startup and identify an opportunity for it.

What's included

8 videos

8 videosTotal 55 minutes

2a.1 Creativity6 minutes
2a.2 Disruptive Business Model15 minutes
2a.3 Identify An Opportunity4 minutes
Dr Alex Li, CEO & Founder of BizCONLINE14 minutes
Mr Desmond Marshall, Managing Director of Rouge International (www.RLSCLUB.com) and Rouge Ventures (www.RougeVC.com)8 minutes
Dr Witman Hung, Principal Liaison Officer for Hong Kong of Shenzhen Qianhai Authority (www.szqh.com.cn)2 minutes
Mr Christopher Yeung, Founder of Carshare.hk (www.carshare.hk)5 minutes
Dr Witman Hung, Principal Liaison Officer for Hong Kong of Shenzhen Qianhai Authority (www.szqh.com.cn)1 minute

In Module 2b, you will learn how to examine your business ideas and prioritize them for your startup. Most importanly, you will learn how to do market validation of your ideas before actually launching them.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videosTotal 30 minutes

2b.1 Can You Capture The Opportunity?2 minutes
2b.2 How Big Is Your Market?3 minutes
2b.3 Prioritising The Ideas4 minutes
2b.4 Market Validation Before Launching Your Product6 minutes
2b.5 Your Business Positioning10 minutes
Mr Desmond Marshall, Managing Director of Rouge International (www.RLSCLUB.com) and Rouge Ventures (www.RougeVC.com)6 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Week 2 Quiz: Market positioning30 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to produce targeted presentation for potential investors and write your own business plan.

What's included

14 videos1 peer review

14 videosTotal 88 minutes

3.1 Business Plan - What is it?3 minutes
3.2 Determine The Objectives3 minutes
3.3 Choose The Right Format3 minutes
3.4 Business Model10 minutes
3.5 What Else Should We Include?27 minutes
Mr Desmond Marshall, Managing Director of Rouge International (www.RLSCLUB.com) and Rouge Ventures (www.RougeVC.com)11 minutes
Dr Alex Li, CEO & Founder of BizCONLINE4 minutes
Mr Emil Chan, Co-founder and CEO of Starthub Holding Ltd (www.starthubhk.com)6 minutes
Mr Christopher Yeung, Founder of Carshare.hk (www.carshare.hk)1 minute
Ms Jah Ying Chung, Founder and Air Marshal of Launchpilots (join.launchpilots.com)3 minutes
Mr Desmond Marshall, Managing Director of Rouge International (www.RLSCLUB.com) and Rouge Ventures (www.RougeVC.com)2 minutes
Mr Emil Chan, Co-founder and CEO of Starthub Holding Ltd (www.starthubhk.com)3 minutes
Mr Christopher Yeung, Founder of Carshare.hk (www.carshare.hk)4 minutes
Ms Jah Ying Chung, Founder and Air Marshal of Launchpilots (join.launchpilots.com)8 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 120 minutes

Week 3: Business Model Canvas120 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to get funding to support operations of your startup. You will learn about different modes of investment. Most importantly, you will learn more about the financial analysis which potential investors use to assess your startup.

What's included

21 videos1 peer review

21 videosTotal 119 minutes

4.1 Stages of Fund Raising13 minutes
4.2 From Pitch to Hitch – What’s on the Investor’s Mind?7 minutes
4.3 Startup Valuation10 minutes
4.4 Mode of Investment4 minutes
4.5 Shareholder's Agreement8 minutes
4.6 Investor Incentives4 minutes
4.7 Potential Return for Investors2 minutes
4.8 Investment Requirement4 minutes
4.9 Financial Analysis (From Investors' Perspective) - Return5 minutes
4.10 Financial Analysis (From Investors’ perspective) - Operation Parameters9 minutes
Dr Witman Hung, Principal Liaison Officer for Hong Kong of Shenzhen Qianhai Authority (www.szqh.com.cn)3 minutes
Mr Desmond Marshall, Managing Director of Rouge International (www.RLSCLUB.com) and Rouge Ventures (www.RougeVC.com)7 minutes
Mr Emil Chan, Co-founder and CEO of Starthub Holding Ltd (www.starthubhk.com)5 minutes
Dr Witman Hung, Principal Liaison Officer for Hong Kong of Shenzhen Qianhai Authority (www.szqh.com.cn)5 minutes
Dr Witman Hung, Principal Liaison Officer for Hong Kong of Shenzhen Qianhai Authority (www.szqh.com.cn)1 minute
Mr Christopher Yeung, Founder of Carshare.hk (www.carshare.hk)7 minutes
Ms Jah Ying Chung, Founder and Air Marshal of Launchpilots (join.launchpilots.com)3 minutes
Ms Jah Ying Chung, Founder and Air Marshal of Launchpilots (join.launchpilots.com)7 minutes
Dr Alex Li, CEO & Founder of BizCONLINE12 minutes
Dr Witman Hung, Principal Liaison Officer for Hong Kong of Shenzhen Qianhai Authority (www.szqh.com.cn)2 minutes
Mr Christopher Yeung, Founder of Carshare.hk (www.carshare.hk)2 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 120 minutes

Week 4: Business Presentation120 minutes

What's included

6 videos

6 videosTotal 227 minutes

Full Interview with Dr Alex Li, CEO & Founder of BizCONLINE43 minutes
Full Interview with Mr Desmond Marshall, Managing Director of Rouge International (www.RLSCLUB.com) and Rouge Ventures (www.RougeVC.com)48 minutes
Full Interview with Dr Witman Hung, Principal Liaison Officer for Hong Kong of Shenzhen Qianhai Authority (www.szqh.com.cn)38 minutes
Full Interview with Mr Emil Chan, Co-founder and CEO of Starthub Holding Ltd (www.starthubhk.com)35 minutes
Full Interview with Mr Christopher Yeung, Founder of Carshare.hk (www.carshare.hk)33 minutes
Full Interview with Ms Jah Ying Chung, Founder and Air Marshal of Launchpilots (join.launchpilots.com)30 minutes

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Prof. Dominic Chan

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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