Business Planning for New Enterprises [the Hatchery]

3 units

In this course, student teams pursue their own business idea by researching, writing, and pitching business plans for new commercial or social ventures. Enrolled students can recruit a team to work on their own business idea, or can join a team working on another's idea. Most of the work is done outside the classroom with the support of mentors, advisors, and the instructor. Classes are held once per week. Workshops and rehearsals are required in the second part of the term. Students make final presentations to a panel of outside judges, including venture capitalists, angel investors, entrepreneurs, and people involved with early-stage ventures, for a chance to win the prized Olin Cup.