Course Code: INNOV-317

Format: In-Person / Virtual

Description: Begin with the end in mind. This course uses Valuation Theory to compare exit vehicles. Entrepreneurs learn to align current operations with their desired long-term exit, weighing the pros and cons of IPOs, Strategic Acquisitions, and Private Equity buyouts.

Learning Objectives:

Align current business operations with the desired long-term exit vehicle.

Compare IPO, Strategic Acquisition, and Private Equity pros/cons.

Understand the drivers of company valuation.

Scholar-Practitioner Framework:

Theory: Valuation Theory.

Application: Exit Vehicle Comparison.

Curriculum: Valuation Methods; The IPO Process; Strategic Buyers vs. PE.