Building Venture-Scale Startups: From Idea to Fundraise

Catalog description

This course is designed for aspiring founders looking to build and fund venture-scale startups. It provides a comprehensive roadmap from initial idea through product development to raising capital from institutional investors. Students will explore how to identify and validate ideas, develop MVPs, craft a compelling pitch, and run a successful fundraise. The course draws on the real-world experiences of founders and investors within NYC's startup ecosystem and includes hands-on simulations, live pitches, and case-based learning.