15 394 - Dilemmas in Founding New Ventures

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Explores key organizational decisions that have far-reaching consequences for founders and their ventures. Though a series of cases, readings, and simulations, students examine five founder's dilemmas: whether and when to found; whom to include in the founding team; how to allocate equity among co-founders; whether to involve external investors; when and how to exit. Aims to equip students with tools and frameworks to help them understand the implications of early decisions, and to build enduring resources that enable the venture to execute even if the original plan changes substantially.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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