SEM 690

Entrepreneurial Strategizing

3 units

Summer 2026

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To introduce you to some fundamental concepts, practices, opportunities, and challenges related to entrepreneurial strategizing processes
To provide frameworks and tools that will enable you to become more effective leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs
Through class discussion and project work, critical thinking, problem solving and the refinement of communication skills will be emphasized

Gans, Stern & Wu (2016) The Foundation of Entrepreneurial Strategy
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Sarasvathy (2001) What Makes Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurial?
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How to Pitch a Brilliant Idea” by K. Elsbach, Harvard Business Review, September 2003. SPEAKER(S): Dr. Desmond Pink, Nanostics (morning) Bruce Alton, Founder A-Ventures, Co-Founder & CEO RoBIM (afternoon) Matthew Hudson, Managing Partner, Balfour Pacific Capital, Inc. (afternoon)
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Liedtka, J. (2018) Why Design Thinking Works. Harvard Business Review SPEAKER(S): Farzad Varahramyan, Creative Visual Director & Co-Founder, Ocean Air Studios; Co-Founder, High Moon Studios; Co-Founder, Appy Entertainment (morning)
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King, A and Lakhani, KR (2013) Using Open Innovation to Identify the Best Ideas. MIT Sloan Management Review
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Creating Value through Business Model Innovation” by R. Amit, C. Zott, Sloan Management Review, 2012
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Ibarra, Hermina & Mark Hunter (2007). How Leaders Create and Use Networks. Harvard Business Review SPEAKER(S): Mike Bacchus, CEO, Durum HR LP/Humanis Advisory Group LP (morning – Business Model Innovation)
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Summer 2025

To introduce you to some fundamental concepts, practices, opportunities, and challenges related to entrepreneurial strategizing processes
To provide frameworks and tools that will enable you to become more effective leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs
Through class discussion and project work, critical thinking, problem solving and the refinement of communication skills will be emphasized

SPEAKER(S): Mike Bacchus, CEO, Duram HR LP/Humanis Advisory Group LP Matthew Hudson, Managing Partner, Balfour Pacific Capital, Inc
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