15.391 Early Stage Capital, Fall 2003
Students in 15.391 practice the early stages of entrepreneurship by working with lawyers and venture capitalists. (Image courtesy of Daniel Bersak.)
Highlights of this Course
This course features descriptions of the entrepreneurial field work students complete, including a term sheet and background information for a fictitious company that students will pitch to venture capitalists.
Course Description
15.391 examines the elements of raising early stage capital, focusing on start-up ventures and the early stages of company development. This course also prepares entrepreneurs to make the best use of outside advisors, and to negotiate effective long-term relationships with funding sources. Working in teams, students interact with venture capitalists and other professionals throughout the semester.
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