Entrepreneurship 4: Financing and Profitability
This course is part of Entrepreneurship Specialization.
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What you'll learn
Understand different financing options and business models
Learn to calculate company valuations and breakeven points
Master the creation of effective pitch decks and financial statements
Develop strategies for customer retention and profitability
Understand various exit strategies and their implications
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4 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores various financing options and pathways to profitability for startups. Students learn about different business models, customer lifetime value, and key financing methods including bootstrapping, venture capital, angel investment, and crowdfunding. The curriculum covers valuation techniques, term sheets, burn rate calculations, breakeven analysis, and exit strategies. Through expert insights from venture capitalists and successful entrepreneurs, participants develop practical skills in creating pitch decks, financial projections, and executing effective exit strategies.
Business Models and Keeping Customers
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Financing, Valuation, and Terms
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Private and Public Financing, and Calculating Breakeven
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Elements of the Pitch and Exit Strategies
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Entrepreneurship Specialization
Instructors
Karl T. Ulrich, Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Pennsylvania
Karl T. Ulrich is the Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Professor of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship, and product development, and he has co-authored influential texts such as Product Design and Development and Innovation Tournaments. Ulrich has received numerous teaching awards for his contributions to education, including the Anvil Award and the Excellence in Teaching Award at Wharton. He co-founded the Weiss Tech House and the Integrated Product Design Program at Penn, fostering innovation in the university community. With 24 patents to his name, he has led innovation efforts across various industries, including medical devices and consumer products. His courses on Coursera include Entrepreneurship: Developing the Opportunity and Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society, aimed at equipping students with essential skills for success in entrepreneurial ventures. Ulrich holds bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering from MIT.
Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania
Ethan Mollick is the Ralph J. Roberts Distinguished Faculty Scholar and an Associate Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he focuses on the impact of artificial intelligence on work, entrepreneurship, and education. His research has been published in leading academic journals, and he has gained recognition for his contributions to the field of AI, being named one of TIME Magazine’s Most Influential People in Artificial Intelligence. Mollick is also the author of Co-Intelligence, a New York Times bestseller that discusses the implications of AI in various contexts. He serves as Co-Director of the Generative AI Labs at Wharton, where he leads efforts to develop prototypes and conduct research aimed at leveraging AI to enhance human capabilities while addressing associated risks. Before entering academia, he co-founded a startup and continues to provide advisory support to various organizations. Mollick holds a PhD and an MBA from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, along with a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University. He actively engages with a broader audience through his Substack platform, One Useful Thing, where he explores the implications of AI for work and life.
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