Startup Operations: Launch and Thrive
Discover essential strategies for navigating startup complexities and building sustainable business operations with this comprehensive entrepreneurship program.
Discover essential strategies for navigating startup complexities and building sustainable business operations with this comprehensive entrepreneurship program.
Gain essential knowledge and tools to navigate the operational complexities of launching a new venture. This Babson College course examines real-world challenges and execution risks across various industries. Learn to develop an operations mindset, use the Value Chain Canvas, manage operational risks, and implement key performance metrics for startup success.
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What you'll learn
Understand the critical role of operations in launching a new venture
Develop an operations mindset essential for startup success
Use the Value Chain Canvas to document and analyze startup operations
Identify and manage operational risks and challenges in new ventures
Implement effective operations metrics for managing startup performance
Apply operational frameworks to real-world startup scenarios
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of entrepreneurial operations, focusing on the critical challenges and execution risks involved in launching a startup. Participants will explore operational considerations across various industries, gaining practical frameworks and tools to build a startup operation from the ground up. The curriculum covers key topics such as developing an operations mindset, using the Value Chain Canvas to document startup operations, identifying and managing operational risks, and implementing effective performance metrics. Through lecture notes, readings, and case studies, students will gain a deep understanding of operations-related concepts crucial for startup success. The course emphasizes practical application, equipping learners with the skills to optimize their business for success from the outset.
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5 Courses
Bridging Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship at Babson College
Dr. Jennifer Bailey, an Assistant Professor of Technology and Operations Management at Babson College, brings a unique blend of academic expertise and industry experience to her role. With a Ph.D. in Operations Management from Georgia Tech and 10 years of industry experience, she focuses on how innovative and entrepreneurial firms manage risk and uncertainty. Her research, which has earned recognition including the 2015 Best Paper Award at the PDMA conference, explores effective strategies for maximizing innovation breakthroughs and mitigating operational risks in startups. At Babson, Dr. Bailey teaches courses on Operations Management, Operations for Entrepreneurs, and Integrated Product Design, while also serving as Faculty Advisor for the Operations Club and the Technology, Entrepreneurship and Design Concentration. She contributes to the "Entrepreneurial Mindset and Leadership" Professional Certificate program and teaches "Entrepreneurial Operations: Launching a Startup." Dr. Bailey's work exemplifies the integration of academic research with practical application, preparing students to navigate the complex landscape of innovation and entrepreneurship in today's business world.
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