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#15.962
Special Seminar in Management:
High-Tech Start-ups

A pragmatic, fast-paced primer course on the dynamics of high-tech entrepreneurship designed for science and entrepreneurial faculty, graduate students in science, engineering, medicine, and entrepreneurship. Also, post-docs and interns with entrepreneurial interests are welcome. Features prestigious industry guest speakers, and is taught be Dr. Jack Gill, co-founder of Vanguard Ventures and founder of several successful high-tech businesses. Topics: VCs, Entrepreneurs, VC Firms, Startup Company Dynamics, stock options, compensations, financings, cap schemes, photonics case study, telecom case study, and high-tech career planning essentials.
Web: http://entrepreneurship.mit.edu/15962

Speakers Schedule

Contact: 15962-ta@mit.edu

Instructors: Ken Morse, Jack Gill

Time:
Tue-Thu, Jan 9-11, 16-18, 23-25,
10am-12:00noon,
32-155

15.962 Course Registration

Prerequisite:Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship. Open to graduate students and a select few undergrads

Limited to 60 participants.

Level: H 3 units Standard A-F Grading. Can be repeated for credit.

#15.975
Special Seminar in Management:
The Nuts and Bolts of Business Plans
Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum. Explore the nuts and bolts of preparing a business plan. Useful for those interested in starting up and/or improving a new business, or entering the MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition. Speakers will include entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, other financing sources, and experts.

Attendance at each session is required unless previously arranged. Written requirement-3 to 5 pages original Executive Summary or an analysis of an idea.

Teaching Assistant : Ovidiu Bujorean, ovidiu.bujorean@gmail.com

Instructors: Mr. Joseph Hadzima

15.975 Course Website

IAP
H 3 units Graded P/D/F

Wed-Thu, Jan 17-18, 23-25*, 30
6:00-9:00pm

Room: 10-250
*Thurs 25 in Kresge

Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 250 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting

Open to all departments and schools

#15.976
Special Seminar in Management:
Starting and Building a Successful Technology-Based Company
Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum. 15.976 covers issues faced in transforming a venture from an idea into a fast-growing company. Guest entrepreneurs, VCs, and service providers discuss topics including strategies for long-term growth and sustainable business development, team formation and leadership, growth capital, and business infrastructure. The final class covers MIT resources available to students starting companies. Course work includes readings and short written assignments. This course has been taught continually since 1981. Literally, hundreds of entrepreneurs have been inspired by 15.976!

Instructors: Mr. Michael Grandinetti

Teaching Assistant: Ajay Kulkarni, akulkarn@MIT.EDU

IAP
H 3 units Graded P/D/F

Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 100 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting.
Prereq: Permission of instructor

Time: Mon - Fri
Jan 29-Feb2
02:30-05:00pm

Room: Wong Auditorium

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