A99001 Inside Tech Ventures

Scuola di Economia e Management
Syllabus
Academic Year 2017/18 Second Semester

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Docente TitolareMario Alberto Varon Garrido
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Course Content

This is a predominantly case-based course structured to lead students through the evolution of a tech venture, from concept to exit. The goal is to understand the specific nuances that new companies in the tech industry face. In addition to cases on leading tech companies, students will utilize a variety of sources (including the WSJ and online tech publications) for project work and to keep the conversation current and relevant. The course is not about building and launching a tech company, but rather an opportunity to firmly understand the ever-evolving tech industry as a whole.

Course Evaluation

Syllabus

Session 1
Hours of lesson: 0
Instructor: M. Varon Garrido

Topics:

Course presentation

 

Readings:

The Myth of the Tech Whiz Who Quits College to Start a Company

Why Every Job Seeker Should Have a Personal Website, And What It Should Include - Forbes Magazine

Session 2
Hours of lesson: 3
Instructor: M. Varon Garrido

Topics:

Identifying Opportunities

Readings:

0.1 Case Discussion: Fitbit: The Business About Wrist

Session 3
Hours of lesson: 3
Instructor: M. Varon Garrido

Topics:

Understanding Business Models 

Readings:

0.2 Case Discussion: Dropbox: “It Just Works”​

Session 6
Hours of lesson: 0
Instructor: M. Varon Garrido

Topics:

Final Presentation: Case Analysis Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google.

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