TECH 5131

Venture Capital Mindsets for Entrepreneurs

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Venture Capital Mindsets for Entrepreneurs is a tactical course for aspiring founders focused on how to identify, pitch to, and partner with the right investors. Students develop fluency in venture capital language and dynamics, gaining a practical understanding of how investors think and evaluate early-stage companies. The course culminates in a polished pitch presentation delivered to invited guests from the venture and startup community.

Prerequisites TECH 5900 Product Studio.

Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: Cornell Tech Students only.

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Learning Outcomes

• Apply a venture capital mindset as an entrepreneur when evaluating funding paths and growth strategies.
• Identify and assess potential investors based on alignment with a startup’s vision, stage, and goals.
• Communicate effectively with investors using appropriate venture capital language and conventions.
• Develop and deliver a professional pitch suitable for presentation to external stakeholders and investors.

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