Venture Start (Technology Entrepreneurship)
launch your new technology venture(startup) from the beginning to the end through this self-serve online program.
Certificate of Completion: You will receive a certificate upon completion of this training program.
A customized version of this program with 12 ONLINE COACHING SESSIONS, GROUP ACTIVITIES, MENTORSHIP & PRACTICAL PROJECTS is available to groups & organizations. Contact us for further inquiry.
Course Overview
VentureStart’s self-serve online format will take an entrepreneur with an idea or the desire to start a venture from beginning to end at the speed comfortable for each individual entrepreneur. Even if there is no venture or idea at the present time, the knowledge gained from VentureStart will provide valuable insights into what it will take for an individual to bring an idea or business venture to successful launch.
Since its inception as an online education program, nearly 400 entrepreneurs have used VentureStart through the STEM BSD program to help them start-up their businesses. Since then, the VentureStart contents have been available in snippets in a variety of university courses globally, including the Academy of Management and York University (Lassonde School of Engineering)
Program Features
What Is This Course About?
How to Use This Course
Before We Begin...
How to Create a Successful Business Venture
8 Overall Factors for Venture Success
Do You Have What It Takes?
How to Form Your Startup Team
How to Identify Sources of Opportunities
How to Establish a Value Proposition
When Do You Start a New Venture?
How to Understand the Market Environment
How to Define Micro and Macro Market Needs
What is a Business Model
How to Use Winning Business Models
What is Open Source Innovation?
How to Create Shareholder Value
Does Your Idea Have What It Takes?
How to Use The Business Model or Business Plan
How to Develop and Write the Business Plan
How to Develop the Marketing Strategy
How to Create The Marketing Plan
How to Create the Buzz and Your Value Statement
How to Get From Channel to Market
How to Use Your Sales Strategy to Attract First Customers
How to Consider Risk and Mitigate Them
How to Develop and Manage IP
How to Establish Your Corporate Structure And Contractual Agreements
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