Startup Valuation Methods

David T. Robinson is a Professor of Finance and the J. Rex Fuqua Distinguished Professor of International Management at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, as well as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. He is a globally recognized authority in private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurial finance. His research has been published in leading academic journals in finance and economics, and his insights have been highlighted in prominent media outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, and The Economist.

Manuel Adelino is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, where he specializes in household finance, corporate finance, and real estate finance. His research focuses on the impact of access to collateral on new business creation and the effects of mortgage credit supply on housing prices. He earned his Ph.D. in Financial Economics from MIT Sloan School of Management and previously worked as a Business Analyst at McKinsey in Lisbon. His extensive academic and professional background positions him as a leading expert in financial economics.In addition to his research, Manuel teaches courses such as "Startup Valuation Methods" on Coursera, aimed at equipping students with essential skills for assessing the value of new ventures. His contributions to the field are recognized through numerous publications and his involvement in various academic and professional organizations. With a commitment to advancing knowledge in finance, Manuel Adelino continues to influence both academic circles and the practical applications of financial theory in business settings.