Course Summary

This course provides a comprehensive, dual-perspective approach to technological entrepreneurship, combining essential legal fundamentals with practical business strategies. Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, the course guides students through every major stage of a startup’s lifecycle, from initial ideation, selecting an incorporation structure, and shaping a business model, to intellectual property protection, venture financing, privacy compliance, and eventual exit or dissolution.

Throughout the semester, students work in small teams to develop a original tech startup concept. Combining hands-on business methodologies (such as the Value Proposition Canvas and Business Model Canvas) with core legal considerations (such as founders’ agreements, equity distribution, and term sheets), the course culminates in a final pitch presentation simulating a real-world investor deck presentation.

About the Course

Schedule: Spring Semester, TBD
Credits: 2
Lecturer: Dr. Shai Harel & Adv. Eyal Bar-Zvi
Office Hours: By appointment, before or after class
Location: Hybrid
Eligibility: Undergraduate students

Course Description

The Israeli tech ecosystem thrives at the intersection of innovative business models and strategic legal frameworks. This course equips students with foundational tools to navigate the multi-faceted challenges faced by early-stage ventures. By bridging legal theory and business execution, students learn how to evaluate venture opportunities, protect key assets, raise capital, and build investor-ready presentations.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Startup Life Cycle: Gain deep familiarity with the Israeli technological entrepreneurship landscape and the core phases of venture evolution.

• Legal Essentials: Understand pivotal legal milestones, including founders’ agreements, legal entity selection, IP rights, data privacy regulations (GDPR, Israeli Privacy Laws), and capital raising structures.

• Business Methodologies: Master practical entrepreneurial frameworks, including the Value Proposition Canvas (VPC) and Business Model Canvas (BMC).

• Venture Capital & Financing: Grasp key investor considerations (VCs, Angels), Cap Table structuring, and equity financing mechanisms.

• Investor Pitching: Develop and refine practical skills in crafting One-Pagers, pitch decks, and delivering compelling presentations to investors