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Stanford University is a private research university in California founded in 1885. Throughout its history, Stanford has maintained a reputation for producing the highest standards of academia, innovation and entrepreneurship. The university is consistently ranked among the world's most elite academic institutions.

Stanford has produced an astonishing number of Nobel laureates and has an unparalleled track record of producing some of America's finest business minds. The university is one of the most successful academic institutions for attracting funding for start-ups. Stanford alumni have founded a number of highly successful companies that produce more trillions of US dollars in yearly revenue and provide millions of jobs.
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The Elements of Entrepreneurial Success
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On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Define what an entrepreneur is
  • List the four key elements of entrepreneurial ventures
  • List the hallmarks of a great boss
  • Discuss the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make
  • Explain why learning from mistakes is important
  • Explain the career path one might take to becoming an entrepreneur
  • Explain the importance of defining your business's culture
  • List the five culture archetypes in business
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Business Growth: Start-Ups, Investment and Negotiation
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You Will Learn How To

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  • List the most important elements of decision making
  • Explain why creating meaning for your employees is important
  • Analyze the importance of culture in a business
  • Explain how smaller companies can compete with bigger, more established businesses
  • Explain the services a financial institution can offer a growing company
  • Summarize why fundraising is such a critical skill for an entrepreneur
  • Explain why risk is a necessity in business
  • Analyze the impact of social entrepreneurship
  • Explain what an Angel Investor does for a business
  • Discuss what makes an effective negotiation
  • Summarize the reasons to focus on building a brand
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