Growing Entrepreneurship Beyond Silicon Valley
Explore strategies for fostering entrepreneurship in developing markets. Learn from global case studies and Cleveland's ecosystem initiatives.
Explore strategies for fostering entrepreneurship in developing markets. Learn from global case studies and Cleveland's ecosystem initiatives.
This course examines innovative approaches to support entrepreneurship growth in transitioning economies. Using Cleveland as a primary case study, it explores how government, donors, and business leaders are experimenting with creative methods to support new businesses. The course covers the roles of government, philanthropy, intermediary organizations, and anchor institutions in building entrepreneurial ecosystems. It also delves into access to capital and mentoring, including seed accelerators, angel investors, and venture capital. Through global examples and expert insights, students learn practical strategies for growing entrepreneurship in challenging economic environments.
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What you'll learn
Understand the role of government in supporting entrepreneurship in transitioning economies
Explore how philanthropy and donors contribute to entrepreneurial ecosystems
Learn about the function of intermediary organizations and NGOs in supporting startups
Examine strategies for leveraging anchor institutions to stimulate entrepreneurship
Understand various models for providing access to capital, including seed accelerators and angel investors
Analyze the challenges and opportunities in developing entrepreneurial ecosystems outside Silicon Valley
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6 assignments
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course explores strategies for growing entrepreneurship in transitioning economies, using Cleveland, Ohio as a primary case study. It examines how government, philanthropy, intermediary organizations, and anchor institutions can support startup growth. The course covers topics such as government initiatives, donor involvement, NGO roles, leveraging anchor institutions, and access to capital and mentoring. Through global perspectives and real-world examples, students learn about innovative approaches to building entrepreneurial ecosystems in challenging economic environments.
Course Overview
Module 1 · 42 Minutes to complete
The Role of Government
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
The Role of Philanthropy/Donors
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
The Role of Intermediary Organizations/NGOs
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Leveraging Anchor Institutions
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Access to Capital and Mentoring
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
Course Wrap-Up and Looking Ahead
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Assistant Professor, Design and Innovation
Michael Goldberg is an Assistant Professor of Design and Innovation at Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management, where he teaches entrepreneurship. He is also Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Bridge Investment Fund L.P., a venture capital firm investing in Israeli medical device companies. Previously, he led international business development at AOL and worked with Microsoft and IMG. A Fulbright fellow, Goldberg has taught entrepreneurship globally, including in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Turkey. Earlier, he worked in South Africa on voter education for the country’s first democratic elections. Goldberg holds degrees from Princeton, Johns Hopkins, and Wharton.
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