Purpose of a Business Plan

Lecture Description

Byers talks about how a great business plan can be developed. He uses Sahlman's alignment model to explain that an opportunity has to be in alignment with resources, people and context for deals to get completed.

Course Index

1. Difference Between an Idea and an Opportunity
2. Why do Ventures Require Dynamic Leaders?
3. Role of Context in High-Tech Venturing
4. Market Positioning and the Importance of Partnerships
5. Purpose of a Business Plan
6. Importance of Cash Flow
7. What are the Essentials of the Venture Finance Process?
8. Characteristics of Entrepreneurs
9. Role of Ethics in High-Tech Entrepreneurship