Intro to Venture Capital Finance

This elective course focuses on venture capital financing and the typical venture-backed startup company based on conventions and practices. The course has a dual intent. It seeks to give aspiring entrepreneurs an overview taste of what venture capital looks like (insights into the structure, practices, and operations of venture capitalists). It also intends to give an overview of the work of venture capitalists to students who might explore that path as a career. Concepts like deal sourcing, evaluating a deal, and due diligence processes will be discussed as part of the course. No prior VC, finance, or investing experience is needed for this course.