15.390  New Enterprises (Section A & B)

Graded section B final business plans are available in my folder (Morgan Blake) in the corridor between E62 and E52.

Hi Class,

For those of you who took the Learning 101 final exercise, we wanted to let you know that the company is a real startup that is being founded by a Sloanie.  He's anxious to hear your thoughts, so if anyone is interested in speaking with him, send me an email and I'd be happy to give you his contact details. Thank you very much for your work this semester!

Cheers,
Morgan

·         As a reminder, the final exercise will be a mini case similar to the mini cases you’ve prepared for class.  You will have 80 minutes to respond to the questions in the case (PPT or Word).  You are allowed to use external sources but all the information you need can be found in the case.  Remember to bring your laptop AND powercord, as submissions will be done electronically.  Class will start on time, so if you come late, you'll have less time to complete the exercise.

The final business plan is due at the beginning of class on Wednesday.  Make sure to upload a copy on stellar AND bring a hard copy to class.

·         Optional reading from Howard: Top Ten Legal Mistakes Made by Entrepreneurs
http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/3348.html

• Today's class survey: http://goo.gl/2HPkD
• The next 2 classes will be team presentations.  Those teams have already been contacted.
• Next wednesday is the in-class final exercise.  BRING YOUR LAPTOPS AND POWER CORDS.  You will be given a short case, and be asked to prepare a ppt or word document.  You are encouraged to use brevity and bullets when appropriate.  The document will be created electronically and submitted to stellar at the end of class.
• Recommended reading on Android's ecosystem:  http://www.wired.com/magazine/2011/04/mf_android/all/1

Here's the survey for today's class: http://goo.gl/3I8BI

Suggested reading: Silicon Valley Cashes Out Selling Private Shares: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/11_18/b4226070179043.htm