Columbia Business School

Developing New Business Ventures (Online): From Ideation to Successful Launch

Columbia Business School

Strategy & Innovation

About Programme

The nine-week

Developing New Business Ventures: From Ideation to Successful Launch (Online) program

comprised of four live and four self-directed modules offers an intensive learning experience that focuses on the creation, evaluation, development, and launch readiness of a new business or social enterprise. Program participants learn from world-renowned faculty and tap into the expertise of the University's vibrant entrepreneurial community.

Each participant enters the program with a preliminary venture idea that they would like to work on. Using a proprietary sequence of eight modules, the program leverages associated work assignments to support the development of the new venture. Participants learn how to assess the industry and market attractiveness for their venture idea, form competitive strategies, develop minimum viable products and services, prioritize customer acquisition strategies for early traction, and generate full financial statements.

Throughout the program, participants refine their ventures hypothesized business model based on instructor, peer, and customer feedback. They leave the program fully equipped with the tools and frameworks required to create and launch their new startup.

Do you have a new business or social enterprise idea? This program helps you develop a comprehensive venture plan while strengthening your entrepreneurial thinking through a blend of cutting-edge theory and practice in startup design, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.

Programme Audience

The
Developing New Business Ventures
program is tailored for professionals and teams ready to transform innovative ideas into thriving new ventures. Whether youre launching a standalone startup, creating an internal corporate initiative, or developing a social enterprise, this program equips you with the skills to succeed.
This program is ideal for:
Aspiring Entrepreneurs:
Individuals with a bold business or nonprofit idea, looking for structured guidance to bring their vision to life.
Corporate Innovators:
Senior professionals and leaders tasked with driving innovation or launching new products and services within their organizations.
Startup Founders:
Entrepreneurs at early stages who want to refine their business models, validate assumptions, and scale efficiently.
Venture Teams:
Teams from organizations or startups that want to collaborate on developing a business plan, validating a new product, or launching a new division.
Nonprofit Leaders:
Individuals aiming to create or grow a social enterprise that addresses critical societal issues through sustainable business models.
Product Managers and Intrapreneurs:
Professionals responsible for bringing new products or services to market and seeking entrepreneurial strategies to ensure success.
By joining this program, you will gain the tools and insights to validate your ventures market potential, develop a sustainable business model, and execute a successful launch.

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