BIOE 633 - Life Science Entrepreneurship

Institution:

Rice University

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Description:

The major trends and innovations driving the creation of new products in large established companies and venture-capital- backed startup companies are discussed. This pragmatic, experienced-based course describes the venture capital process, formation, and capitalization of high-tech companies, sources of technologies, role of tech transfer at universities and medical schools, startup operational issues, role of VCs and board members, execution time frames, liquidity process, IPOs and mergers, and payout prospects for founders and inventors.

Credits:

1.50

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.rice.edu

Phone Number:

(713) 348-0000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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