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Surfer Model of Venture Growth

By Kathleen M. Eisenhardt - Stanford
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Lecture Description

Eisenhardt explains her findings about teams and markets using the Surfer Model of Venture Growth. In her research, she found that there is great synergy between great teams and great markets. The returns obtained by this pair dwarf any other combination.

Course Index

  1. Team Composition
  2. Market Selection
  3. Surfer Model of Venture Growth
  4. The Art of Fundraising (Part 1)
  5. The Art of Fundraising (Part 2)
  6. Closing the Deal
  7. Creating Opportunities
  8. Protecting Your Market
  9. Edge of Chaos
  10. Balance of Structure and Ambiguity