Welcome!9 units (3-0-6); Second Term
2007-2008
Professor: Ken Pickar
T, TH 1:00-2:30pm, BBB 24 (Enter from South Entrance)
TA: Rahul Deb
First Class: Tuesday, January 8, 2008
In E102, you will work with a team to assess the commercial
viability of a Caltech technology of your choosing. You will
learn how to protect intellectual property, determine market
feasibility, create a business model, write a financial plan, obtain
capital, and how to gain the most through outsourcing and partnerships.
Each team will be matched with experienced mentors from industry who
have ‘been there and done that.’ The course will hone your
presentation skills, give you experience working with teams, exercise
your ingenuity, and possibly result in a new company!
The final project will be a well-reasoned business plan.
The quality of the business plans will be decided in a final competition,
with Angel Investors and VCs as judges. Intended for all Caltech and Art Center students.
Precursor courses E 103, E 105, BEM studies are useful but not necessary
Contact Information:
Ken Pickar, x4185 Rahul Deb
Thomas 101 (please call to schedule appointment) Please e-mail to schedule a meeting