This is a Related Course of the MOT program.
This workshop is intended for student teams with interests in entrepreneurship and who have their own venture in
development. The business concept may be in the experimental mode, or further along in its evolution such as
seeking customers or funding, but all concepts must have passed a basic opportunity recognition screen that can be
explained to the class. Students must be willing to discuss their project with others in the workshop, including
revealing any material that is required for classroom discussion. The class works best when entrepreneurial teams
form around one company. Depending on the final size of the class and the mix of project teams, a very limited
number of solo projects may be allowed with the professor's explicit prior approval.
The course will be conducted as a clinic, looking at various issues faced by entrepreneurs in converting their business concepts into successful companies. Team members will be expected to develop and deliver various presentations to the class on selected aspects of their business idea. Each class member is expected to contribute
actively in the discussions and presentation critiques. While this course is structured around major elements of the
business plan as the vehicle by which these issues get framed and analyzed for presentations to prospective investors
and colleagues alike, it is not designed to produce a formal business plan per se. In addition, attendance at the
Berkeley Entrepreneur Forums scheduled for the semester is expected.
Course Syllabus (pdf)
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