Innovation Journey: Design Thinking to Funding Success
Master Silicon Valley innovation models, from design thinking to startup funding, for successful business growth.
Master Silicon Valley innovation models, from design thinking to startup funding, for successful business growth.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Value Creation Through Innovation Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Apply design thinking to business innovation
Develop effective business models using proven frameworks
Master the innovation cycle process
Understand startup funding sources and strategies
Create compelling investor pitches
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
3.2 Hours PreRecorded video
7 quizzes
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There are 10 modules in this course
This comprehensive course combines entrepreneurial thinking with innovation practices used in Silicon Valley. Students learn essential models for business growth, including design thinking, open innovation, and business modeling. The curriculum covers the complete innovation cycle from ideation to funding, with specific focus on customer discovery, product-market fit, and various funding sources. The course emphasizes practical applications in the IT space and provides frameworks from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business.
Innovative design thinking
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
The innovation cycle - part 1
Module 2 · 40 Minutes to complete
The innovation cycle - part 2
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Business models - definitions and approaches
Module 4 · 45 Hours to complete
Business models - frameworks and tools
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Business models - customer discovery
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Sources of funding
Module 7 · 27 Minutes to complete
Funding your startup - part 1
Module 8 · 47 Minutes to complete
Funding your startup - part 2
Module 9 · 1 Hours to complete
Course completion
Module 10 · 31 Minutes to complete
Fee Structure
Instructors
Leading Geochemist and Business Innovator Enhancing Technology Education and Sustainability
With an MS and BS in Geochemistry from The University of Michigan, the individual has held significant positions at the Haas School of Business since 1999, including Director of the New Management of Technology Programs and the Mayfield Fellows Program. They have served as the Executive Director of the Center for Energy and Environmental Innovation at UC Berkeley since 2007 and are currently an Adjunct Professor. Additionally, they have been President of California Technology International, Inc. since 1991 and have held various roles in academia and industry, including Vice President at Kevex Instruments and Senior Scientist at NASA Johnson Space Center. They contribute to multiple initiatives, such as the Advisory Board for the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and direct programs focused on technology in developing countries, along with fellowships for aspiring entrepreneurs. Their teaching portfolio includes courses on marketing for high-tech entrepreneurs, nanotechnology, opportunity recognition in Silicon Valley, and energy and sustainability innovations.
Innovator and Educator Driving Entrepreneurship at EIT Digital.
Clark Kellogg is a lecturer at EIT Digital, where he specializes in teaching courses focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. One of his notable courses, "Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding," equips students with essential skills to navigate the complexities of launching and funding innovative ventures. With a strong background in design thinking, Kellogg emphasizes understanding user needs and reframing problems as critical steps in the innovation process. He is dedicated to course development that focuses on practical applications, helping students transform their ideas from conception to execution. Additionally, Kellogg brings real-world insights into the classroom, drawing from his extensive experience in fostering innovation within organizations.
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