Financing and Profiting from Innovation in Corporations
Master the essentials of financing and valuing corporate ventures, from financial statements to pitch creation.
Master the essentials of financing and valuing corporate ventures, from financial statements to pitch creation.
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 Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations 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
Create and analyze financial statements for corporate ventures
Apply valuation techniques to assess venture potential
Identify and secure appropriate funding sources
Develop compelling investment proposals and pitches
Structure effective funding deals
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This course includes:
2.9 Hours PreRecorded video
7 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course demystifies key accounting and financing concepts for corporate entrepreneurs. Students learn to develop business cases and secure funding for their corporate ventures through four key areas: creating financial statements, understanding valuation techniques, exploring financing sources, and structuring funding deals. The curriculum emphasizes practical applications, from fundamental financial concepts to pitch development, enabling participants to effectively translate innovative ideas into funded realities within corporate environments.
Introduction to Financing Corporate Ventures
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Corporate Venture Valuation Techniques
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Sources of Financing for Corporate Ventures
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Creating the Investment Proposal for the Corporate Venture
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Michael Pratt is a seasoned educator and mentor at the University of Maryland
he teaches in the Minor in Technology Entrepreneurship Program and the General Education Program. With over 35 years of experience in management and finance across both domestic and international landscapes, he has raised more than $100 million for eleven startups. As co-founder and Managing Partner of Select Venture Partners LLC, he focuses on early-stage investments. His previous roles include CEO of SpydrSafe Mobile Security, where he led the company to a successful acquisition, as well as COO of CardStar, Inc., and CFO/COO of Trust Digital, Inc. Michael’s finance background includes serving as CFO for several venture-backed firms and holding executive positions at CrossMedia Networks Corp. and Point of Care Technologies. He began his career with Arthur Andersen & Co. and holds degrees in Finance, an MBA, and an MS in Marketing, equipping him to inspire future innovators.
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