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Graduate or Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Majors
Abstract
Study level/applicability
Graduate or Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Majors
Subject area
Entrepreneurship/Venture Capital (VC) Investing
Case overview
The case highlights a women-founded venture capital firm that values investments in diverse entrepreneurs and an innovative retail business started by two minority entrepreneurs. Students will be asked whether the firm should invest in the venture and will also be asked to discuss models that may help transform the retail business into a VC-backed scalable technology business.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the discussion, students will be able to evaluate the feasibility and scalability of a new business venture; and evaluate the alignment between a venture capital company and a new venture.
Supplementary Materials
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Social Implications
This case highlights the lack of resources for women and minority entrepreneurs as well as the underrepresentation of minority women in the VC industry.
Subject code
CSS 3: Entrepreneurship
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