Spring Course:
Orange Business Angel Network (EEE 400/600)
What is it? Ever wondered how investors decide which startups to fund? In this course, you'll step into the shoes of real angel investors and entrepreneurs. You'll learn how to evaluate early-stage companies, conduct due diligence on actual startups, and work directly with Syracuse University-affiliated angel investors and entrepreneurs. The semester will culminate with a live pitch event that you’ve organized where founders will present to real investors from the network.
Course Details:
- Instructor: Jeff Gish (incoming faculty member)
- Meeting Time: Wednesdays, 5:15-8:00 PM (in-person)
- Course Numbers: EEE 400 (undergraduate) / EEE 600 (graduate)
- Enrollment: Limited to approximately 15 students
- Eligibility: Junior, senior, and graduate students only
Who Should Apply?
- Undergraduates (Jr/Sr): Preferred prerequisites include either both EEE 370 AND EEE 451, OR EEE 457 (Capstone)
- Graduate students: Preferred prerequisite is EEE 620
Why Take This Course? Through a blend of lectures, guest speakers from the investment community, and real-world projects involving actual business deals, you'll develop essential skills for careers in entrepreneurship and investment. You'll explore investment dynamics from both investors' and entrepreneurs' perspectives while connecting theoretical concepts with practical applications.