Technology Ventures : from Idea to Enterprise

Synopsis

For business, engineering, and science students and professionals who demand a comprehensive guide to high-growth entrepreneurship,Technology Venturesis the leading resource for analyzing opportunities and building new enterprises. Drawing on the latest academic research and practitioner insights,Technology Venturesintegrates clear theoretical frameworks with action-oriented examples and exercises. Its broad perspective on "technology," including clean tech, information technology and the life sciences, ensures wide-ranging appeal to anyone with an interest in high-potential ventures.

• The extensive features in this edition include:

• Expanded attention to "clean tech" startups in the energy and environment sectors
• Special coverage of university technology commercialization, open source innovation, and social entrepreneurship
• Eight cases, including two from the well-known Harvard Business School archive
• A "venture challenge" business plan exercise at the end of each chapter
• Extensive web-based resources, including sample presentations, more cases and business plans, and numerous videos of entrepreneurs and other thought leaders