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E140A
- Session 13
The Business Plan
Summary
This session examines the art and science of business plans, which many observers consider to be a vital part of entrepreneurship. In addition, we will illustrate the three most common alternatives that high-potential startups face in financing growth.
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Required Readings
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on Required Readings.)
Suggested Readings
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Skim the sample business plan in Appendix A of Technology Ventures by Byers, Dorf, and Nelson.
Study Questions
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on Study Questions.)
- What made Yahoo an attractive opportunity (and not just a good idea) in 1995 according to Salhman and any other relevant frameworks in E140A? How will Yahoo make money?
- Identify the major risks in each of these categories: technology, market, team, and financial. What is the most important category and risk?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of the three major options they could pursue to finance the venture in 1995 (e.g., venture capital, corporate partnerships and sponsorships, and acquisition to become an operating division of an established company).
- What do you believe Yahoo's vision and strategy should be today?
Assignment
Login into the MFP Forum. Under the session assignment topic answer the following questions. For this assignment, only one submission is required per team.
"I suggest that Jerry and David [accept/do not accept -- choose one] Sequoia's offer because..."