Description
ENTR 317. STARTUP FOUNDERS? DILEMMAS. The early decisions made by the founders of startup organizations can determine the entire future path of a company. In this course, students will explore the types of decisions that founders face and the potential impact of such decisions. They will examine case studies of actual startup companies in detail in order to understand how to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes. Through the examination of the results of a decade of research, including quantitative data on almost ten thousand founders, students will build a strong understanding of these types of decisions and how their consequences can make or break organizations. The specific areas of study will include pre-founding decisions, founding team dilemmas, hires, and investors. Fall semester only, three hours.