Course Description

This 12-week DeCal is designed for students passionate about startups and entrepreneurship. Through weekly fireside chats, panels, and interactive workshops with industry leaders, seasoned founders, and top executives, students will gain insider perspectives on what it takes to build and scale successful companies. From idea validation to product-market fit, fundraising, and beyond, the course emphasizes real-world wisdom and actionable insights that go far beyond the textbook.

Objectives

• Gain exposure to diverse startup journeys, challenges, and pivots directly from founders and operators.
• Learn how top executives approach leadership, growth, fundraising, and decision-making.
• Build a strong understanding of startup ecosystems, from VC dynamics to go-to-market strategy.
• Develop practical skills through hands-on projects, mock pitches, and peer feedback.
• Grow your entrepreneurial network with access to guest speakers and a driven cohort of peers.