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E140A - Session 3

Key Models and Frameworks

Summary

During the first part of class, we will quickly review the MFP Forum, discuss its goals and deliverables, and answer any questions. This online forum provides a place to log thoughts and reflections about anything related to entrepreneurship and leadership during the rest of the MFP year.

We will then state and discuss MFP's essential models and frameworks in entrepreneurship.

Required Readings (Policy on Required Readings.)

  • The MFP Forum Overview
  • Byers, Dorf, and Nelson, Chapters 1-10 (Highlights only)
  • Collins & Lazier, Chapters 4-5
  • The Deal by Jerry Kaplan (from "Startup, A Silicon Valley Adventure")
  • Listen to the first 15-20 minutes of Jensen Huang's ETL lecture
  • Watch the following short video clip:

    Suggested Readings

    Study Question (Policy on Study Questions.)

    1. What questions do you have about the forum or the assignment?
    2. Which of the various frameworks for understanding entrepreneurship resonates most with you?
    3. Please attempt to form teams of 3 before this session (see here for more information on teams). We will determine final teams during the session.