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Posted on March 19, 2015 @ 11:03:00 AM by Paul Meagher
It has never been easier to formally learn about entrepreneurship. There are loads of YouTube videos, online lectures, and websites that you can access for free or for a reasonable fee.
One online learning resource that I like to regularly check out is Coursera. Coursera has a few entrepreneurhsip courses that it now offers on a
regular basis for free or for a fee if you want to get a certificate of completion. They have recently started re-offering three of their core courses. All three have started on March
16 but it is not too late to register now and start doing the coursework.
Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace
Develop insights on navigating the innovation process from idea generation to commercialization. Build knowledge on how to create strategies to bring innovations to market. Develop an innovation portfolio and business model canvas for your venture.
Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship
Explore how to identify and develop great ideas into great companies. Learn how to identify opportunities based on real customer needs. Take the first steps to creating a successful company.
New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs
Learn how to get your new venture funded. Understand capital structure for new ventures. Develop an understanding of investor pitches.
I would especially recommend the latter course to entrepreneurs as it covers alot of questions you might have about the process of raising funds.
Coursework, however, can only take so you so far. You eventually need to put the books down and try to get your business launched. Informal
education is required as well.
Another place where you can increasingly learn about startup culture is at large Arts Festivals. The South By Southwest (SXSW) Festival is on in Austin TX until the 22nd of March. You can
follow what is happening at SXSW through their live streaming channel ON at http://sxsw.com/on.
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Animatronics and Humanoid Robots
