HADM 4195

HADM 4195

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

This course is designed to introduce undergraduate students to the tech VC ecosystem in NYC from the perspective of actual venture capital investors. We will cover, at a high level, various aspects of how venture capitalists perform their multifaceted industry functions (for example, startup founder evaluation and relationships, due diligence, internal deal approval and selling process, and post investment portfolio company support). Students will also hear startup pitches and roll play as VCs, but these pitches will also include actual VCs to provide real time input and startup evaluation.

When Offered Spring.

Fees Course fee: $120 for transportation and provided meals.

Satisfies Requirement Elective.

Outcomes
  • Understand the role of a tech venture capitalist.
  • Appreciate how VCs evaluate and build relationships with founders.
  • Identify what makes investment opportunities attractive to VC firms.
  • Identify red flags in venture capital due diligence.
  • Identify how VCs add value to portfolio companies in the post investment/incubation process.

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Syllabi:
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 19577 HADM 4195   LEC 001

    • R
    • Feb 6, 2025
    • Shulman, Z

    • FSSu
    • Feb 7 - Feb 9, 2025
    • Shulman, Z

    • FSSu
    • Feb 7 - Feb 8, 2025
    • Shulman, Z

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Transportation: students will be required to travel to and from NYC on a chartered bus, which will leave Ithaca at approximately 4:30pm on Thursday, February 6th. There will be a teaching session on the bus on the way down to NYC. The bus will leave New York City and head back to Ithaca at approximately 1:30pm on Sunday, February 9th. Class location: 570 Lexington Avenue, New York City. Lodging: students are encouraged to stay at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel, which is very close to 570 Lexington Avenue. Students will be responsible for paying for their lodging using a reserved Cornell rate and booking link to be provided. The room block will consist of double occupancy (2 queen beds per room) and cost will be approximately $_______ per night per student. Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided on February 7th, 8th and 9th. Students will be responsible for other meals. Course fee: a course fee of $120 will be charged to cover transportation and provided meals. Financial Assistance: students who need financial assistance (subject to verification) should contact the professor by February 1, 2025.