Global Startup Ecosystem (CEMS, IB) 239481-D
Ćwiczenia (CW) Semestr zimowy 2022/23

Trends in the global economy - what are we heading to? (i.e. virtual reality, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things)

Start-up ideas (i.e. interesting ideas so far, idea-generation tools, where to get inspiration from)

Developing the start-up team (i.e. start-up roles, advantages of team diversity, networking)

Business fundraising options - 4F - Founders, Friends, Fools, Family; Angel Investors

Business fundraising options - VC Funds, Crowdfunding, other methods

Start-up and its lifecycle (i.e. early stage, growth stage, later stage)

Key start-up companies and industries - part 1 (i.e. Energy, Life sciences, Fintech, Creative industries...)

Major start-up ecosystems (i.e. Silicon Valley, Israel, Boston...)

Runner-up start-up ecosystems (i.e. Berlin, Chicago, Warsaw, Helsinki...)

Deal-making and conclusion of transactions (i.e. Linking entrepreneurs with investors, start-up events, pitching proces, The deal)

Reasons for start-up failures (i.e. Overoptimism of entrepreneur, Changes of external conditions, Stealing with pride)

Famous Entrepreneurs and their business stories

Unicorns

Key start-up companies and industries - part 2 (i.e. software, soclal media, AI...)

Emerging global start-up scene of the future (i.e. technology forecasting, cross-country deals, social entrepreneurship)