Foundations of Venture Capital (Online)
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Key Takeaways
The Foundations of Venture Capital (Online) program will enable you to:
Evaluate the investment potential of startups with more confidence
Identify sources for deal flow and select the best organizations to invest in
Develop a personal networking plan for your VC ecosystem
Interpret the fundamental characteristics of term sheets
Apply different methods to determine a startup’s value
Identify key elements to consider when developing and managing a VC portfolio
Who Should Attend?
Mid- to senior-level finance professionals seeking to expand their practice to include more early-stage investment opportunities, understand how to value these organizations, and develop an understanding of the VC ecosystem
Entrepreneurs, founders, and their senior management at startups seeking to understand the key drivers of investment decisions, how to get "into the deal flow," and how to secure funding for their venture
Corporate investors seeking a model for evaluating potential acquisitions for their innovation, specialized IP, talent, or other desirable factors
VC ecosystem players, such as professionals from law organizations, accounting organizations, and benefits organizations, that support the needs of startups and VCs alike
Program Modules
Program Experience
World-Renowned Faculty
Learn from accomplished faculty, and industry experts whose diverse backgrounds encompass a broad range of disciplines
Peer Interaction
Stimulating discussions with like-minded global peers expand your professional network and build a supportive community
Case Studies
Through exploratory sessions, examine practical examples and find innovative solutions to strategic challenges
Engaging Assignments and Activities
Hone business acumen and executive skills with try-it activities that help you redefine your potential
Capstone Project
Engage in a multifaceted experience where you apply program learnings to a real-world case
Final Capstone Project: Hear the Pitch, Assess the Potential
As will be discussed in the program, accelerators sponsor Demo Days, where they showcase their participating organizations for investors (in some cases, thousands of investors).
As part of the capstone experience, participants will review the recording of an actual Demo Day. Based on the information presented by the startups, participants will review and assess two of these startups in order to arrive at an initial investment assessment.
Case Studies
Green Juice Market
Participants will delve into how to determine the target customer for particular green juice brands and what questions to ask when sizing the market.
Meal Kit Market
By assessing the meal kit brand landscape, participants will assess market segmentation and identify direct and indirect competitors.
EdTech Market
Participants will identify what domain expertise means, what to look for when assessing it, and why it is important when evaluating a founding team.
Recorded Investor Interviews
Network Development
Joining the Foundations of Venture Capital (Online) program from Columbia Business School Executive Education means meeting other motivated professionals from around the globe. The experience is defined by the exchange of rich ideas and the development of your professional network that will serve you well in the VC arena and beyond.
Program Faculty
Professor of Professional Practice, Columbia Business School
Participant Testimonials
Certificate
Upon completion of the Foundations of Venture Capital (Online) program, you will receive a certificate of participation from Columbia Business School Executive Education. This certificate also awards two credits towards the Certificate in Business Excellence, which grants select alumni and tuition benefits. Learn More
Your digitally verified certificate will be issued in your legal name and emailed to you, at no additional cost, upon completion of the program, including all modules of the program (online, in person, or live online, inter-module). All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Columbia Business School Executive Education.
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