Introduction
Welcome
Preface of Textbook
About the Textbook
About the Authors
Book Website at McGraw-Hill
DVD Contents
 
Stanford 1e Book Website
McGraw-Hill 1e Book Website
 
Book Contents
Table of Contents
I
Venture Opportunity, Concept and Strategy
II
Venture Formation and Planning
III
Functional Planning of the Venture
IV
Financing and Building the Venture
  Business Plans (App. A)
  Case Studies (App. B)
Online Sources (App. C)
 
Sample Syllabus
Course Overview
Calendar of Sessions
I
Entrepreneurial Perspective
II
Idea or Opportunity
III
Gathering Resources
IV
Managing Ventures
V
Entrepreneurship and You
 
Additional Resources
Schools Using This Textbook
Authors Blog
 

Class 1: Course Overview

This first meeting will provide a complete overview of the course, including instructor introductions and expectations for students. We will discuss the overall meaning of high-tech entrepreneurship and our goals and objectives in learning its fundamentals.

Class 2: Silicon Valley and Entrepreneurship Frameworks

This session will examine the economic and cultural underpinnings of the center of technology entrepreneurship, with Silicon Valley as the driving example. Also, we will introduce overarching frameworks and models by Randy Komisar, Jerry Kaplan and William Sahlman for creating and growing technology ventures
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