Class #8: See One, Do One, Teach One

Monday, March 23

The Surgeon's Credo: See One, Do One, Teach One
Readings: Selected excerpts from Carnegie. Selected excerpts from IPO filing of Google
Viewings: The Simpsons: The Old Man and the Lisa

Class discussion: ethics in business planning and development: Google vs. Mr. Burns: Show Me the Evil

Putting together a business plan: Components for a successful business plan: Remember the Rules of Powerpoint!

1. The elevator pitch
2. The executive summary
3. The powerpoint presentation
4. The business plan
5. The offering memorandum
6. The exit

Assignment #8: each student to create his or her own 30 second elevator pitch for their dream business. This pitch will be presented at the beginning of Class #9.