Develop insights on navigating the innovation process from idea generation to commercialization. Build knowledge on how to create strategies to bring innovations to market. Develop an innovation portfolio and business model canvas for your venture.



Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace
This course is part of Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business Specialization

Instructor: Dr. Thomas J. Mierzwa
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Skills you'll gain
- Market Research
- Design Thinking
- Product Testing
- Product Development
- Product Planning
- Team Building
- Commercialization
- Team Motivation
- Team Management
- Technology Strategies
- Customer Insights
- Business Modeling
- New Product Development
- Market Opportunities
- Value Propositions
- Product Strategy
- User Research
- Innovation
- Business Strategies
- Entrepreneurship
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There are 5 modules in this course
This module includes a welcome to the course, an orientation to our teaching approach and faculty, and an introduction to the fundamentals of innovation and commercialization.
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10 videos9 readings1 assignment
This modules provides an overview of the customer discovery process, and insights on customer validation. The opportunities and challenges of planning, conducting, and analyzing customer interviews are also discussed.
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8 videos1 reading1 assignment
This module explores the commercialization process with an emphasis on research-based product planning and market segmentation.
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9 videos1 reading1 assignment
This modules introduces key principles of product (or service) prototyping and testing, and highlights tools to use in these activities.
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10 videos1 reading1 assignment
This modules addresses how to find, hire, and motivate your employees.
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6 videos2 readings2 assignments
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Reviewed on Jul 25, 2017
This was a very informative course and I would highly recommend it to anyone who's eager to learn the basics of formulating a business model.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2022
Nice to explore the Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2023
I think it was excellent for anyone with a innovative idea! It gives you the knowledge to gain confidence in whatever industry you want to start a business in!
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