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      <category>Free Global Entrepreneurship Program - Putting It All Together and Getting Financed </category>
      <title>Free Global Entrepreneurship Program - Putting It All Together and Getting Financed </title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:23:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>by Robert W Price. &amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you want to learn more about entrepreneurship and starting a business? We have the world’s first online global entrepreneurship program. Now it’s simple and easy to take online courses created and led by renowned experts in the field of entrepreneurship.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER AND GETTING FINANCED&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:&lt;br /&gt;
- We review the venture drill process: packaging, placing and presenting your deal&lt;br /&gt;
- We introduce the quiver of arrows and how to effectively communicate your deal to investors&lt;br /&gt;
- We detail how business plans get placed and how to place yours with the best investors&lt;br /&gt;
- We discuss how to present before investors and what to expect at the first meeting&lt;br /&gt;
- We explain how to negotiate with investors and how to manage the deal process&lt;br /&gt;
- We describe sand traps, land mines and deal killers&lt;br /&gt;
- We explain the importance of delivering the value your promised beyond the closing&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHAT:&lt;br /&gt;
We have a free global entrepreneurship program. Students who successfully complete our online course earn a certificate from the Global Entrepreneurship Institute. Our course is open to every person on Earth. We have students from about 60 countries around the world who participate online now.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHO:&lt;br /&gt;
Our guest lecturers are world famous experts in the field of entrepreneurship&lt;br /&gt;
- Mark G. Heesen: President, National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)&lt;br /&gt;
- Deborah Magid: Director Software Strategy, IBM Venture Capital Group&lt;br /&gt;
- Bryan Pearce: Americas Director, Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®&lt;br /&gt;
- Rajiv Sodhi: Managing Director, Go Daddy India&lt;br /&gt;
- Nic Brisbourne: Partner, DFJ Esprit&lt;br /&gt;
- Bill Reichert: Managing Director, Garage Technology Ventures&lt;br /&gt;
- Nicola Corzine: Deal Manager, Band of Angels&lt;br /&gt;
- Breanna DiGiammarino: Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation&lt;br /&gt;
- More guest lecturers will be added later: &lt;a href="http://experts.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://experts.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHEN:&lt;br /&gt;
Study at your own pace. The program is designed to be completed in 3-5 months. Once enrolled, Members will have access to the program for 12 months. New lessons and assignments are posted regularly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://gcasecourse.org/calendar/" target="_blank"&gt;http://gcasecourse.org/calendar/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
FREE SIGN UP NOW:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://join.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://join.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHERE:&lt;br /&gt;
Online we are connecting aspiring entrepreneurs around the world to valuable educational resources and support in an innovative virtual learning environment that bridges the gap between an entrepreneur’s dreams and action.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
HOW:&lt;br /&gt;
Our innovative program is valuable for entrepreneurs who don’t have the access to expensive educational programs and business advisors. Members have access to structured educational content and lesson plans that focus on the most important business drivers to entrepreneurial success. They can attend and participate in live online courses, listen to special guest lectures. They can study from our Online Learning Center. They can review video recordings of previous lectures and live online events.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHY:&lt;br /&gt;
Entrepreneurs, fired by their dreams and passions, have been the engine for creating new jobs, generating revenue, advancing innovation, enhancing productivity, and improving business models and processes. Entrepreneurship is the cornerstone of the free enterprise system around the world. In fact more than 500 million adults around the globe are engaged in some form of entrepreneurial activity each year.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
MISSION:&lt;br /&gt;
“Learn Local &amp;gt; Share Global”&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
SUPPORTERS:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://supporters.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://supporters.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
FAQs:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://faq.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://faq.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
TESTIMONIALS:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://testimonials.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://testimonials.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
ABOUT:&lt;br /&gt;
Global Entrepreneurship Institute&lt;br /&gt;
We are a non-profit organization that educates and supports entrepreneurs. A global entrepreneur systematically seeks out and conducts new and innovative business activities across national borders. These activities may consist of exporting, licensing, opening a new sales office, or acquiring another venture. We are the trusted source for education entrepreneurs around the world. Our books and course materials are used in the Top 10 of the best graduate programs in the USA that teach entrepreneurship, and 8 of the Top 10 best undergraduate programs in the USA that teach entrepreneurship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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      <category>Free Global Entrepreneurship Program - Creating Your Exit Strategy and Exit Goals</category>
      <title>Free Global Entrepreneurship Program - Creating Your Exit Strategy and Exit Goals</title>
      <link>http://gcase.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=1256&amp;parent=1263</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:22:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>by Robert W Price. &amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you want to learn more about entrepreneurship and starting a business? We have the world’s first online global entrepreneurship program. Now it’s simple and easy to take online courses created and led by renowned experts in the field of entrepreneurship.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
VALUE DRIVER #10&lt;br /&gt;
CREATING YOUR EXIT STRATEGY AND EXIT GOALS&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:&lt;br /&gt;
- We define exit strategy and identify types of exit strategies&lt;br /&gt;
- We discuss initial public offerings and cover venture-backed IPOs from 1999-2012&lt;br /&gt;
- We discuss mergers and acquisitions and cover venture-backed deals from 1999-2012&lt;br /&gt;
- We provide a briefing on getting acquired, and how to get on the radar of potential acquirers&lt;br /&gt;
- We explain the importance of setting exit goals and provide examples that trigger an exit&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHAT:&lt;br /&gt;
We have a free global entrepreneurship program. Students who successfully complete our online course earn a certificate from the Global Entrepreneurship Institute. Our course is open to every person on Earth. We have students from about 60 countries around the world who participate online now.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHO:&lt;br /&gt;
Our guest lecturers are world famous experts in the field of entrepreneurship&lt;br /&gt;
- Mark G. Heesen: President, National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)&lt;br /&gt;
- Deborah Magid: Director Software Strategy, IBM Venture Capital Group&lt;br /&gt;
- Bryan Pearce: Americas Director, Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®&lt;br /&gt;
- Rajiv Sodhi: Managing Director, Go Daddy India&lt;br /&gt;
- Nic Brisbourne: Partner, DFJ Esprit&lt;br /&gt;
- Bill Reichert: Managing Director, Garage Technology Ventures&lt;br /&gt;
- Nicola Corzine: Deal Manager, Band of Angels&lt;br /&gt;
- Breanna DiGiammarino: Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation&lt;br /&gt;
- More guest lecturers will be added later: &lt;a href="http://experts.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://experts.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHEN:&lt;br /&gt;
Study at your own pace. The program is designed to be completed in 3-5 months. Once enrolled, Members will have access to the program for 12 months. New lessons and assignments are posted regularly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://gcasecourse.org/calendar/" target="_blank"&gt;http://gcasecourse.org/calendar/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
FREE SIGN UP NOW:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://join.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://join.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHERE:&lt;br /&gt;
Online we are connecting aspiring entrepreneurs around the world to valuable educational resources and support in an innovative virtual learning environment that bridges the gap between an entrepreneur’s dreams and action.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
HOW:&lt;br /&gt;
Our innovative program is valuable for entrepreneurs who don’t have the access to expensive educational programs and business advisors. Members have access to structured educational content and lesson plans that focus on the most important business drivers to entrepreneurial success. They can attend and participate in live online courses, listen to special guest lectures. They can study from our Online Learning Center. They can review video recordings of previous lectures and live online events.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHY:&lt;br /&gt;
Entrepreneurs, fired by their dreams and passions, have been the engine for creating new jobs, generating revenue, advancing innovation, enhancing productivity, and improving business models and processes. Entrepreneurship is the cornerstone of the free enterprise system around the world. In fact more than 500 million adults around the globe are engaged in some form of entrepreneurial activity each year.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
MISSION:&lt;br /&gt;
“Learn Local &amp;gt; Share Global”&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
SUPPORTERS:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://supporters.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://supporters.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
FAQs:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://faq.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://faq.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
TESTIMONIALS:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://testimonials.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://testimonials.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
ABOUT:&lt;br /&gt;
Global Entrepreneurship Institute&lt;br /&gt;
We are a non-profit organization that educates and supports entrepreneurs. A global entrepreneur systematically seeks out and conducts new and innovative business activities across national borders. These activities may consist of exporting, licensing, opening a new sales office, or acquiring another venture. We are the trusted source for education entrepreneurs around the world. Our books and course materials are used in the Top 10 of the best graduate programs in the USA that teach entrepreneurship, and 8 of the Top 10 best undergraduate programs in the USA that teach entrepreneurship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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      <category>Free Global Entrepreneurship Program - Financing the Emerging Growth Venture</category>
      <title>Free Global Entrepreneurship Program - Financing the Emerging Growth Venture</title>
      <link>http://gcase.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=1255&amp;parent=1262</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:22:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>by Robert W Price. &amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you want to learn more about entrepreneurship and starting a business? We have the world’s first online global entrepreneurship program. Now it’s simple and easy to take online courses created and led by renowned experts in the field of entrepreneurship.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
VALUE DRIVER #9&lt;br /&gt;
FINANCING THE EMERGING GROWTH VENTURE&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:&lt;br /&gt;
- We define financing strategy and explain its importance in successful venture building&lt;br /&gt;
- We discuss the importance of putting together the right financials&lt;br /&gt;
- We cover valuation methods and practices used by venture capitalists and angel investors&lt;br /&gt;
- We discuss factors that affect capital structuring of a new business venture&lt;br /&gt;
- We provide an overview of venture capital investments between 1999-2012&lt;br /&gt;
- We explain what makes a great venture capitalist and how to value what they bring&lt;br /&gt;
- We cover alternative sources of funding available to entrepreneurs&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHAT:&lt;br /&gt;
We have a free global entrepreneurship program. Students who successfully complete our online course earn a certificate from the Global Entrepreneurship Institute. Our course is open to every person on Earth. We have students from about 60 countries around the world who participate online now.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHO:&lt;br /&gt;
Our guest lecturers are world famous experts in the field of entrepreneurship&lt;br /&gt;
- Mark G. Heesen: President, National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)&lt;br /&gt;
- Deborah Magid: Director Software Strategy, IBM Venture Capital Group&lt;br /&gt;
- Bryan Pearce: Americas Director, Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®&lt;br /&gt;
- Rajiv Sodhi: Managing Director, Go Daddy India&lt;br /&gt;
- Nic Brisbourne: Partner, DFJ Esprit&lt;br /&gt;
- Bill Reichert: Managing Director, Garage Technology Ventures&lt;br /&gt;
- Nicola Corzine: Deal Manager, Band of Angels&lt;br /&gt;
- Breanna DiGiammarino: Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation&lt;br /&gt;
- More guest lecturers will be added later: &lt;a href="http://experts.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://experts.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHEN:&lt;br /&gt;
Study at your own pace. The program is designed to be completed in 3-5 months. Once enrolled, Members will have access to the program for 12 months. New lessons and assignments are posted regularly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://gcasecourse.org/calendar/" target="_blank"&gt;http://gcasecourse.org/calendar/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
FREE SIGN UP NOW:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://join.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://join.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHERE:&lt;br /&gt;
Online we are connecting aspiring entrepreneurs around the world to valuable educational resources and support in an innovative virtual learning environment that bridges the gap between an entrepreneur’s dreams and action.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
HOW:&lt;br /&gt;
Our innovative program is valuable for entrepreneurs who don’t have the access to expensive educational programs and business advisors. Members have access to structured educational content and lesson plans that focus on the most important business drivers to entrepreneurial success. They can attend and participate in live online courses, listen to special guest lectures. They can study from our Online Learning Center. They can review video recordings of previous lectures and live online events.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHY:&lt;br /&gt;
Entrepreneurs, fired by their dreams and passions, have been the engine for creating new jobs, generating revenue, advancing innovation, enhancing productivity, and improving business models and processes. Entrepreneurship is the cornerstone of the free enterprise system around the world. In fact more than 500 million adults around the globe are engaged in some form of entrepreneurial activity each year.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
MISSION:&lt;br /&gt;
“Learn Local &amp;gt; Share Global”&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
SUPPORTERS:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://supporters.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://supporters.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
FAQs:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://faq.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://faq.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
TESTIMONIALS:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://testimonials.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://testimonials.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
ABOUT:&lt;br /&gt;
Global Entrepreneurship Institute&lt;br /&gt;
We are a non-profit organization that educates and supports entrepreneurs. A global entrepreneur systematically seeks out and conducts new and innovative business activities across national borders. These activities may consist of exporting, licensing, opening a new sales office, or acquiring another venture. We are the trusted source for education entrepreneurs around the world. Our books and course materials are used in the Top 10 of the best graduate programs in the USA that teach entrepreneurship, and 8 of the Top 10 best undergraduate programs in the USA that teach entrepreneurship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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      <category>Free Global Entrepreneurship Program - Discussions of Going Global</category>
      <title>Free Global Entrepreneurship Program - Discussions of Going Global</title>
      <link>http://gcase.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=1254&amp;parent=1261</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:21:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>by Robert W Price. &amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you want to learn more about entrepreneurship and starting a business? We have the world’s first online global entrepreneurship program. Now it’s simple and easy to take online courses created and led by renowned experts in the field of entrepreneurship.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
DISCUSSIONS OF GOING GLOBAL&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:&lt;br /&gt;
- We define global mindset and global entrepreneurship&lt;br /&gt;
- We describe globalization and the benefits of going global&lt;br /&gt;
- We explain how to create a global business strategy&lt;br /&gt;
- We introduce issues in multinational financial management&lt;br /&gt;
- We discuss issues and challenges entrepreneurs face to managing a global enterprise&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHAT:&lt;br /&gt;
We have a free global entrepreneurship program. Students who successfully complete our online course earn a certificate from the Global Entrepreneurship Institute. Our course is open to every person on Earth. We have students from about 60 countries around the world who participate online now.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHO:&lt;br /&gt;
Our guest lecturers are world famous experts in the field of entrepreneurship&lt;br /&gt;
- Mark G. Heesen: President, National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)&lt;br /&gt;
- Deborah Magid: Director Software Strategy, IBM Venture Capital Group&lt;br /&gt;
- Bryan Pearce: Americas Director, Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®&lt;br /&gt;
- Rajiv Sodhi: Managing Director, Go Daddy India&lt;br /&gt;
- Nic Brisbourne: Partner, DFJ Esprit&lt;br /&gt;
- Bill Reichert: Managing Director, Garage Technology Ventures&lt;br /&gt;
- Nicola Corzine: Deal Manager, Band of Angels&lt;br /&gt;
- Breanna DiGiammarino: Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation&lt;br /&gt;
- More guest lecturers will be added later: &lt;a href="http://experts.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://experts.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHEN:&lt;br /&gt;
Study at your own pace. The program is designed to be completed in 3-5 months. Once enrolled, Members will have access to the program for 12 months. New lessons and assignments are posted regularly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://gcasecourse.org/calendar/" target="_blank"&gt;http://gcasecourse.org/calendar/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
FREE SIGN UP NOW:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://join.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://join.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHERE:&lt;br /&gt;
Online we are connecting aspiring entrepreneurs around the world to valuable educational resources and support in an innovative virtual learning environment that bridges the gap between an entrepreneur’s dreams and action.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
HOW:&lt;br /&gt;
Our innovative program is valuable for entrepreneurs who don’t have the access to expensive educational programs and business advisors. Members have access to structured educational content and lesson plans that focus on the most important business drivers to entrepreneurial success. They can attend and participate in live online courses, listen to special guest lectures. They can study from our Online Learning Center. They can review video recordings of previous lectures and live online events.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WHY:&lt;br /&gt;
Entrepreneurs, fired by their dreams and passions, have been the engine for creating new jobs, generating revenue, advancing innovation, enhancing productivity, and improving business models and processes. Entrepreneurship is the cornerstone of the free enterprise system around the world. In fact more than 500 million adults around the globe are engaged in some form of entrepreneurial activity each year.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
MISSION:&lt;br /&gt;
“Learn Local &amp;gt; Share Global”&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
SUPPORTERS:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://supporters.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://supporters.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
FAQs:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://faq.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://faq.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
TESTIMONIALS:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://testimonials.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://testimonials.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
ABOUT:&lt;br /&gt;
Global Entrepreneurship Institute&lt;br /&gt;
We are a non-profit organization that educates and supports entrepreneurs. A global entrepreneur systematically seeks out and conducts new and innovative business activities across national borders. These activities may consist of exporting, licensing, opening a new sales office, or acquiring another venture. We are the trusted source for education entrepreneurs around the world. Our books and course materials are used in the Top 10 of the best graduate programs in the USA that teach entrepreneurship, and 8 of the Top 10 best undergraduate programs in the USA that teach entrepreneurship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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      <category>Free Global Entrepreneurship Program - Creating and Managing the Networked Enterprise</category>
      <title>Free Global Entrepreneurship Program - Creating and Managing the Networked Enterprise</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:20:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>by Robert W Price. &amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you want to learn more about entrepreneurship and starting a business? We have the world’s first online global entrepreneurship program. Now it’s simple and easy to take online courses created and led by renowned experts in the field of entrepreneurship.&lt;br /&gt;
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VALUE DRIVER #8&lt;br /&gt;
CREATING AND MANAGING THE NETWORKED ENTERPRISE&lt;br /&gt;
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:&lt;br /&gt;
- We define networked enterprise&lt;br /&gt;
- We introduce the concept of creating a womb-to-tomb service and support strategy&lt;br /&gt;
- We cover the benefits of a networked enterprise and getting customer lock-on&lt;br /&gt;
- We provide examples how companies manage their networked enterprise&lt;br /&gt;
- We identify how to develop and manage your network&lt;br /&gt;
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WHAT:&lt;br /&gt;
We have a free global entrepreneurship program. Students who successfully complete our online course earn a certificate from the Global Entrepreneurship Institute. Our course is open to every person on Earth. We have students from about 60 countries around the world who participate online now.&lt;br /&gt;
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WHO:&lt;br /&gt;
Our guest lecturers are world famous experts in the field of entrepreneurship&lt;br /&gt;
- Mark G. Heesen: President, National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)&lt;br /&gt;
- Deborah Magid: Director Software Strategy, IBM Venture Capital Group&lt;br /&gt;
- Bryan Pearce: Americas Director, Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®&lt;br /&gt;
- Rajiv Sodhi: Managing Director, Go Daddy India&lt;br /&gt;
- Nic Brisbourne: Partner, DFJ Esprit&lt;br /&gt;
- Bill Reichert: Managing Director, Garage Technology Ventures&lt;br /&gt;
- Nicola Corzine: Deal Manager, Band of Angels&lt;br /&gt;
- Breanna DiGiammarino: Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation&lt;br /&gt;
- More guest lecturers will be added later: &lt;a href="http://experts.gcasecourse.org/" target="_blank"&gt;http://experts.gcasecourse.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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WHEN:&lt;br /&gt;
Study at your own pace. The program is designed to be completed in 3-5 months. Once enrolled, Members will have access to the program for 12 months. New lessons and assignments are posted regularly.&lt;br /&gt;
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WHERE:&lt;br /&gt;
Online we are connecting aspiring entrepreneurs around the world to valuable educational resources and support in an innovative virtual learning environment that bridges the gap between an entrepreneur’s dreams and action.&lt;br /&gt;
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HOW:&lt;br /&gt;
Our innovative program is valuable for entrepreneurs who don’t have the access to expensive educational programs and business advisors. Members have access to structured educational content and lesson plans that focus on the most important business drivers to entrepreneurial success. They can attend and participate in live online courses, listen to special guest lectures. They can study from our Online Learning Center. They can review video recordings of previous lectures and live online events.&lt;br /&gt;
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WHY:&lt;br /&gt;
Entrepreneurs, fired by their dreams and passions, have been the engine for creating new jobs, generating revenue, advancing innovation, enhancing productivity, and improving business models and processes. Entrepreneurship is the cornerstone of the free enterprise system around the world. In fact more than 500 million adults around the globe are engaged in some form of entrepreneurial activity each year.&lt;br /&gt;
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MISSION:&lt;br /&gt;
“Learn Local &amp;gt; Share Global”&lt;br /&gt;
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Global Entrepreneurship Institute&lt;br /&gt;
We are a non-profit organization that educates and supports entrepreneurs. A global entrepreneur systematically seeks out and conducts new and innovative business activities across national borders. These activities may consist of exporting, licensing, opening a new sales office, or acquiring another venture. We are the trusted source for education entrepreneurs around the world. Our books and course materials are used in the Top 10 of the best graduate programs in the USA that teach entrepreneurship, and 8 of the Top 10 best undergraduate programs in the USA that teach entrepreneurship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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