ECE 186Entrepreneurship I
Guides students through the process of creating a new high-growth technology company. Students learn how to create a strategic vision and define the product(s) that can achieve the vision; validate the vision and product with target customers; identify the growth rates, size and competitive landscape of thei serviceable target market; and build a team with the requisite skills to achieve the strategic vision. Students create the pro forma income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements to determine the financing requirements of their new company, and create a ''Pitch'' summarizing their vision, to be used for raising institutional investment. There are no required prerequisites, but students should be proficient in using spreadsheets, such as Excel or Numbers.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Asynchronous | — | P. H. Vroomen | Open 0/25 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | J Baskin Engr 165 | P. H. Vroomen | Closed 25/25 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Vroomen | 2.1 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 27% | 59 |
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