Course Description
Lectures
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Lecture 1 - The Dynamics of Open Source Software
Peter Fenton, general partner at Benchmark Capital, discusses what the future may look like with open source software, and how competitors view open source software companies.
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Lecture 2 - The Relationship Between Venture Capital and Open Source
The logic behind backing a company that does not charge anything for their product is sometimes hard to understand. Fenton explains the unique relationships between a venture capital firm and an open source company they fund.
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Lecture 3 - Balancing Science and Business
Marc Fleury, creator of JBoss, explains why it is important, for those in business with an engineering background, to not abandon the science but embrace it. Striking a balance between the two will make for a more successful entrepreneur.
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Lecture 4 - What Can a VC Do For You?
Fleury talks about how along with financial backing, VC's have a unique body of knowledge that is highly useful for anyone starting their own business.
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Lecture 5 - The Importance of Establishing Critical Mass
Fleury talks about establishing and maintaining a critical mass within the market. Without it, he explains, you will find yourself in a very difficult situation and VCs will view you differently.
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Lecture 6 - The Benefit of Picking the Right VC
Fleury believes the relationship between VC and entrepreneur is very important. Therefore, it is essential to pick the right VC, he says. He offers a few pointers on how to find the VC that is right for you.
