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Finance for Startups

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

Finance for Startups is a comprehensive course designed to equip entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners with fundamental financial knowledge crucial for the success of startups. This course covers a range of topics, including reading and understanding financial statements, financial planning, company valuation, and funding strategies. Through a practical approach, students will gain the necessary skills to directly apply their knowledge to real startup operations. The course aims to empower participants with the ability to confidently engage in financial discussions and decisions, effectively bridging the gap between entrepreneurship and finance.

The course is structured into four modules, each delving into specific aspects of finance for startups. Participants will learn to interpret balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Additionally, they will explore financial planning, funding methods, venture capital terms, and valuation techniques. Throughout the course, students will receive valuable insights to enable them to understand and communicate in the "language of finance," fostering greater confidence when interacting with finance professionals.

  • Gain fundamental financial knowledge for startups
  • Learn to read and understand financial statements
  • Practice financial planning and company valuation
  • Explore funding strategies and venture capital terms
  • Acquire skills for confident communication in financial discussions

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Finance for Startups
Course Modules

Finance for Startups comprises four modules that cover fundamental financial knowledge necessary for successful startup ventures. Participants will learn to interpret financial statements, practice financial planning, explore funding strategies, and understand company valuation and venture capital terms.

Balance sheet and Income statement

Module 1: Balance sheet and Income statement

  • Learn to interpret balance sheets and income statements
  • Gain insights into the construction of balance sheets and income statements
  • Understand the significance of cost, expenses, profits, and depreciation

Cash flow statement and financial ratios

Module 2: Cash flow statement and financial ratios

  • Explore the significance of cash flow statements and practice reading them
  • Learn to analyze annual reports and understand financial ratios
  • Gain insights into profitability, efficiency, and liquidity & leverage ratios

Financial planning and funding

Module 3: Financial planning and funding

  • Practice financial planning using cash flow statements, balance sheets, and income statements
  • Understand the concept of burn rate and explore seed funding and venture capital funds
  • Receive advice on VC fundraising and engage in funding practice

VC term sheet and valuation

Module 4: VC term sheet and valuation

  • Gain insights into VC term sheets, share price, and liquidation preference
  • Understand control terms and engage in term sheet practice
  • Learn about valuation methods and participate in valuation practice
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