Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Harvard Summer School

MGMT S-5400

Section 1

CRN 35891

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This course is designed to teach fundamental principles and best practices and methodologies for creating and scaling a successful, high-impact entrepreneurial venture. The course is highly experiential and action-based. Human-centric design and highly iterative lean/agile methodologies serve as cornerstones for this course. Students are grouped into teams around common interests and the venture creation process is walked through step by step, culminating in a pitch to angel investors and venture capitalists. Students may not take both MGMT S-540 and MGMT S-5400 for degree or certificate credit.

Instructor Info

Lakshmi Balachandra, MBA

Consultant and Author


Meeting Info

MTWTh 12:00pm - 3:00pm (6/23 - 7/10)

Participation Option: On Campus

Deadlines

Last day to register: June 17, 2025

Prerequisites

Very strong communication skills as this is an intensely team-focused course. Students work on real ventures and there is a workshop component to each class.

Notes

Not open to Secondary School Program students.

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
35891 1 On Campus Lakshmi Balachandra Open MTWTh 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Jun 23 to Jul 10