Introduction
Welcome
Preface of Textbook
About the Textbook
About the Authors
Book Website at McGraw-Hill
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Stanford 1e Book Website
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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
 
Richard C. Dorf is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Professor of Management at the University of California, Davis. He is a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the society, as well as a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE). The best-selling author of Introduction to Electric Circuits (7th Ed.), Modern Control Systems (10th Ed.), Handbook of Electrical Engineering (3rd Ed.), Handbook of Engineering (2nd Ed.), and Handbook of Technology Management, Dr. Dorf is cofounder of six technology firms.

Contact Professor Dorf:
email: rcdorf@ucdavis.edu
website: http://www.gsm.ucdavis.edu/faculty/Dorf/
 

Thomas H. Byers is Professor of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University and founder of its Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP), which is dedicated to accelerating high-technology entrepreneurship education around the globe. After receiving his B.S., MBA, and Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Byers spent over a decade in leadership positions in technology ventures including Symantec Corporation. His teaching awards include Stanford's highest honor in 2005 and three national awards for entrepreneurship educators.

Contact Professor Byers:
email: tbyers@stanford.edu
website: http://www.stanford.edu/~tbyers

   
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