However, most executives spend the majority of their time trying to run and expand their businesses, not fund them or cash out. This course focuses on the nuts and bolts of how to run a software start-up once you get funded, and includes identifying the pitfalls to avoid. It is designed to teach you the operational and financial aspects of running a funded software start-up, from the date of funding through acquisition, IPO, merger, or other liquidity event. Each class has several guest speakers who are experts in their areas and help you understand how Silicon Valley really works. The typical company addressed has 5 to 150 employees and one, two, or three rounds of angel, VC, or corporate funding.
Enrollment is limited.
Previously, he was at Ellie Mae, where he was vice president of business development.