University of Colorado Boulder
Technology Entrepreneurship Specialization

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University of Colorado Boulder

Technology Entrepreneurship Specialization

Launch Your Own Technology Startup Company. Create a complete business plan for a new technology startup company.

John E. Thomas

Instructor: John E. Thomas

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.5

(16 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 months
at 7 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • By successfully completing this specialization, you will be able to describe how to form, fund, and launch a new technology venture.

  • You will be able to apply systems thinking to write vision and mission statements, competitive advantages statements, and value propositions.

  • You will also be able to define, construct, and integrate the core elements of a holistic business plan.

  • Lastly, you will be able to create a business presentation and pitch to potential investors.

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Specialization - 3 course series

Getting Started with Technology Startups

Course 140 hours4.2 (17 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • By successfully completing this course, you will be able to describe technology entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial mindset.

  • You will be able to explain and apply the concepts of entrepreneurial motivation, orientation, and support systems.

  • You will also be able to recognize and develop new product ideas, as well as develop an initial idea for a new product or service.

  • Lastly, you will be able to design vision, mission, sustainable competitive advantage, and value proposition statements.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Startups
Category: technology
Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Engineering
Category: Engineering management

What you'll learn

  • By successfully completing this course, you will be able to describe the meaning of entrepreneurial systems thinking.

  • You will be able to identify the roles and responsibilities of founders, key management, and the board of directors.

  • You will also be able to summarize the components of operations in a technology startup and the value of tools for tracking metrics.

  • Lastly, you will be able to create Product, Market, and Management & Operations business plans.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Startups
Category: technology
Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Engineering
Category: Engineering management

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.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Startups
Category: technology
Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Engineering
Category: Engineering management

Instructor

John E. Thomas
University of Colorado Boulder
6 Courses4,501 learners

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This Specialization is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

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