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2.913/6.907/6.933 Entrepreneurship in Engineering

Fall 2018

Instructor: Christina Chase

TA: Evan Hartley Platt

Lecture: TR EVE (7-9 PM) (32-141)

Information:

Entrepreneurship in Engineering is an introductory project-based entrepreneurship class designed to give students the ability to explore the different aspects of what it means to be entrepreneurial and learn the tools and frameworks needed to successfully go from concept to company.

Students will:
- Explore the various aspects of what entrepreneurship can look like
- Understand the mindset of an entrepreneur
- Learn about methods, frameworks and tools for discovery, validation, design and development
- Learn where to start and what to think about when creating a new venture
- Gain exposure to various aspects of entrepreneurship from product to team to legal to fundraising
- Learn about obstacles that may threaten success
- Be introduced to entrepreneurship resources at MIT

Learn hands-on how to think about bringing an idea to fruition, with exposure to those who have done it at MIT and in the surrounding community. Although we will cover the basics of new venture creation, you do not need to have an existing idea or project that you are working on.

Even if you’re not ready for a start-up, this course is designed to provide you insights from others who have taken entrepreneurial paths and insights into their experiences, beyond media portrayals, and critical decision points they encountered along the way.

Announcements

Timing for Tomorrow

Christina says pizza will be 6:30 to 7pm. Her treat :-)

Presentations will be 7pm - 9pm. Each team will have 7 minutes + 1 question from instructors. Slides will be run off of Evan's (my) computer.

We look forward to see you tomorrow night!
Evan

Announced on 10 December 2018 5:49 p.m. by Evan Hartley Platt

Final Deliverables

Hi Class,

Reiterating what is in our "Final Project Overview" document, which can be found in the materials section of Stellar, your final deliverables are due at the following dates and times:

- FInal Pitch Slides: Due Tuesday, Dec. 11 at noon
- Final Exec Summary: Due Wednesday, Dec. 12 at noon
- Final Investor Slide Deck: Due Wednesday, Dec. 12 at noon

There are folders for these on Stellar. Please submit all documents and slides in PDF format.

For final slides, please be sure to include the following topics:
1. One Sentence Intro
2. The Problem
3. Your Solution & Value Proposition
4. The Market Size & Your Total Addressable Market
5. Competition and Where You Sit in This
6. Your Business Model
7. Go-To-Market Strategy
8. The Team
9. The Close/Call to Action

See you tomorrow for pitching! Reminder be there early. There will be pizza.

Best,
Evan

Announced on 10 December 2018 5:46 p.m. by Evan Hartley Platt

Final Project Examples

Hi Class,

We've posted example final project slides and an executive summary under "General" in the "Materials" section.

As always, let us know if you have any questions.

Good luck!
Evan

Announced on 04 December 2018 7:41 p.m. by Evan Hartley Platt

Assignment 11

Hi Class,

Assignment 11 is now on Stellar. It's due Thursday. Enjoy!

-Evan

Announced on 02 December 2018 3:37 p.m. by Evan Hartley Platt

Final Team Check-ins

Hi Folks!

As mentioned last night, we'll be holding final team check-ins today and Friday.

Times still available today:
1-1:30
1:30-2
2-2:30

4-4:30

Friday (11/30)
10:30-12:30
2:30-6

Where: Martin Trust Center (E40-160)

Sign up (Please find a time that works for your whole team.)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zqs7d6H5ZRQwSjfvlZJHCHa2uyBP3TlF-OkhqJZKcMo/edit?usp=sharing

If none of these work, just let me know and we'll find another time.

Christina

Announced on 28 November 2018 12:16 p.m. by Christina Chase

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