B8439-003: Foundations of VC
Spring 2021 MBA Course
T - A Term, 08:30AM to 11:45AM
Credit hours: 1.5
Location: URI 330
Method of Instruction: Hyflex/Hybrid
Instructor: Angela Lee
Prerequisite(s): B6300: Corporate Finance
Learning Objectives:
(1.) To understand and experience the process of investing in early stage startups. At the end of this course you will know the terms, process, and mechanics involved in each phase of investing
a. Deal sourcing and selection
b. Due diligence
c. Valuation
d. Terms Sheets
e. After the investment
(2.) To gain a high level understanding of NY seed stage investing landscape: different players in the ecosystem and resources available to investors and entrepreneurs
Angela Lee
Professor of Professional Practice
Angela Lee is a Professor of Practice and the Chief Innovation Officer at Columbia Business School. She teaches Venture Capital (Foundations of VC, VC Seminar) and Leadership (The Leader’s Voice) courses. She brings 20 years of innovation, strategy and entrepreneurship experience to the classroom. She started her career in product management and then moved into strategy consulting at McKinsey. ...
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