TECH 5131
Venture Capital Mindsets for Entrepreneurs
Venture Capital Mindsets for Entrepreneurs is a tactical course for aspiring founders focused on how to identify, pitch to, and partner with the right investors. Students develop fluency in venture capital language and dynamics, gaining a practical understanding of how investors think and evaluate early-stage companies. The course culminates in a polished pitch presentation delivered to invited guests from the venture and startup community.
Topics
- Apply a venture capital mindset as an entrepreneur when evaluating funding paths and growth strategies.
- Identify and assess potential investors based on alignment with a startup’s vision, stage, and goals.
- Communicate effectively with investors using appropriate venture capital language and conventions.
- Develop and deliver a professional pitch suitable for presentation to external stakeholders and investors.
Official roster learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
TECH 5900.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- Venture Capital Mindsets for Entrepreneurs · 1.0 · Graduate