Intro to Venture Capital

Chapter

  • 1

    Chapter 1

    Mitch Mumma, a Duke alumni and founder of Intersouth Partners presents the basics and history of Venture Capital.

    Estimated time: ~23 Minutes
  • 2

    Chapter 2

    This chapter will discuss the relationships, decisions, and the economics that drive venture capital. Bryan Roberts, Ph.D. -- Partner with Venrock, a leading venture capital firm, Judith Elsea -- Co-Founder and Managing Director of Weathergage Capital, a fund-of-funds and limited partner in venture capital investing, John Mendlein, Ph.D. -- Chairman of Fate Therapeutics, an emerging company backed by venture funding and Michael Hanewich moderator and Head of Silicon Valley Banks Life Sciences East practice. Present the key roles in Venture Capital industry dynamics.

    Estimated time: ~25 Minutes
  • 3

    Chapter 3

    Guy Kawasaki, co-founder of Garage Technology Ventures, explains how to present to Venture Capitalist to increase your chances of acquiring early stage capital.

    Estimated time: ~20 Minutes
  • 4

    Chapter 4

    There are many paths and routes to take when trying to lock down funding for your company. A great and alternative option is to get funding through Angel Investors. These types of investors usually invest with their own money unlike Venture Capitalists. We will explore the different aspects and steps in obtaining Angel capital.

    Estimated time: ~29 Minutes
  • 5

    Chapter 5

    We will be exploring different aspects of the Venture capital returns and the outcomes of good investments.

    Estimated time: ~55 Minutes
  • 6

    Chapter 6

    Understanding the market and the environment to raise funds through the opportunities of Venture Capital firms.

    Estimated time: ~38 Minutes
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Concept

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    Concept 1

    A company may go through different rounds of funding. Guy Kawasaki explains the initial stages of growth may require a company to search for venture capital and determine how these early stages will affect future growth.

    Estimated time: ~2 Minutes
  • 2

    Concept 2

    Guy Kawasaki gives a realistic overview of venture capital and what to avoid as you grow your business.

    Estimated time: ~5 Minutes
  • 3

    Concept 3

    The unspoken and common rules to presenting your idea to a VC firm.

    Estimated time: ~5 Minutes
  • 4

    Concept 4

    A strong brand and presence in the market is important for any new company. How a business owner or entrepreneur pursues certain tactics will ultimately help the company gain viability among competitors.

    Estimated time: ~2 Minutes
  • 5

    Concept 5

    There are many leaders who strive to produce great results of a company, but without a good team, a leader cannot take the company to it's full potential.

    Estimated time: ~1 Minutes
  • 6

    Concept 6

    At the end of the day, a entrepreneur or business owner needs financial backing to support the company and further the growth of the company with additional funding or reaching the specific revenue milestone.

    Estimated time: ~2 Minutes
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Concept 6: All Money is Green

At the end of the day, a entrepreneur or business owner needs financial backing to support the company and further the growth of the company with additional funding or reaching the specific revenue milestone.

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