ENT 432
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Commercializing Innovation
Course Description
Commercializing innovations in interdisciplinary teams to bring innovative solutions to customers in the market.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Go-to-Market Strategy
Learning Outcome
Develop and validate a go-to-market strategy by identifying viable sales channels, articulating value propositions, and running lean experiments to reach early customers.
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Product Refinement
Learning Outcome
Refine innovations through continued interdisciplinary collaboration to meet functional, technical, and customer-specific performance expectations.
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Profitability
Learning Outcome
Model the expected profit of their commercialized product, including pricing, cost structure, and breakeven analysis, to determine business model feasibility.
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Legal Foundations and Equity
Learning Outcome
Design and defend a legal structure-including equity splits, founder roles, and decision rights-that supports responsible stewardship and long-term venture viability.
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Christlike Leadership in Venture Building
Learning Outcome
Engage in ethical and inspired decision-making as they lead teams, allocate resources, and navigate ambiguity in building a Christ-centered business.
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Resourcing the Venture
Learning Outcome
Secure and manage early resources-financial, human, and material-to support continued venture development.