The course develops student’s understanding of nurturing entrepreneurship in the 21st century. It pays specific attention to the digital transformation and sustainability challenges that are affecting all industries in recent years. For this purpose, building on the experience of one of the cases and examples of digital and sustainable ventures, the course provides step-by-step guidance on how to create and scale up a new venture. With the insights of successful venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, the course will primarily focus on the two megatrends that characterize entrepreneurship today: digital innovation and environmental and social sustainability. Students will be asked to participate in class discussions actively. They will engage in an innovation contest that offers a tangible perspective on the alternative choices that entrepreneurs face when crafting and executing a business model.
- Teacher: Siliņeviča Veronika