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BUS 81 — Launching from Idea to Reality: A Practical Course for First-Time Startup Founders

Quarter: Summer
Instructor(s): Angela Chen
Duration: 10 weeks
Location: Online
Date(s): Jun 23—Aug 25
Class Recording Available: Yes
Class Meeting Day: Mondays
Grade Restriction: No letter grade
Class Meeting Time: 5:30—7:00 pm (PT)
Tuition: $665
   
Refund Deadline: Jun 25
 
Unit(s): 1
   
Enrollment Limit: 25
  
Status: Open
 
Quarter: Summer
Day: Mondays
Duration: 10 weeks
Time: 5:30—7:00 pm (PT)
Date(s): Jun 23—Aug 25
Unit(s): 1
Location: Online
 
Tuition: $665
 
Refund Deadline: Jun 25
 
Instructor(s): Angela Chen
 
Grade Restriction: No letter grade
 
Enrollment Limit: 25
 
Recording Available: Yes
 
Status: Open
 
 
Transform your startup idea into a tangible venture in this hands-on course designed to guide first-time aspiring entrepreneurs through every step of launching a business, from -1 to 0. You will learn how to:

  • Validate your idea with customer discovery and market research
  • Build a minimum viable product (MVP) and develop go-to-market strategies
  • Create a sustainable business model and sharpen your pitch for investors or accelerators
Each week, you’ll tackle essential entrepreneurial milestones, from market validation to pitch development, while collaborating with peers and receiving real-time feedback. This interactive format emphasizes action over theory, helping you make meaningful progress on your venture. By the end of the course, you’ll walk away with a polished pitch deck, a project plan, and the confidence to take your project to the next level. Designed for professionals eager to turn ideas into action, this course is your launchpad for entrepreneurial success.

ANGELA CHEN
Founder, Stanford Education Entrepreneurship Hub

Angela Chen is a startup mentor, entrepreneur, and angel investor dedicated to empowering first-time founders. With hands-on experience building EdTech startups and advising early-stage companies, she has coached founders through pivotal funding rounds and market entries. At Stanford, she launched the Education Entrepreneurship Hub, supporting emerging EdTech innovators. She received an MA from Stanford and a dual BA/BS from UPenn and Wharton.

Textbooks for this course:

There are no required textbooks; however, some fee-based online readings may be assigned.