Introductie in Technology Based Entrepreneurship

Many entrepreneurship programs are derived from management programs and are intended to teach managers how to become more entrepreneurial, yet they are not aimed at the entrepreneur as such (Katz, 2007). For example, in business schools the focus is much on 'the' ingredient of entrepreneurship: a business plan presented through a series of case studies and lectures (Carrier, 2007, p. 143). While understanding how big organizations and managers think about entrepreneurship is important, in this course we will focus on what it means to be an self-employed entrepreneur, someone who takes the risks on personal account. We will focus on what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur, what entrepreneurial activity is and why teams of entrepreneurs are considered more resilient in the face of uncertainty.

The majority of this course's lectures will take place during the first week of the minor programme, serving as an intensive kick-off. This week will also focus on forming the teams for the core project that you will develop across multiple courses throughout the minor.