Running Lean: Raise Your Odds of Building a Successful Product

Course Overview

This course, Running Lean: Raise Your Odds of Building a Successful Product, is designed to help entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs launch a startup idea or bring a new product to market. Participants will learn how to capture their vision on a single page, refine their vision into a bulletproof business model, find a compelling problem that is worth solving, understand the critical components of different business models, de-risk their plan through conversations, and understand what matters most to investors. The course will also provide an introduction to Lean Canvas, a tool to help entrepreneurs create an account and download.

[Applications]
After taking this course, participants will be able to apply the concepts they have learned to their own projects. They will be able to use the Lean Canvas to capture their vision on a single page, refine their vision into a bulletproof business model, and de-risk their plan through conversations. They will also be able to identify a compelling problem that is worth solving and understand the critical components of different business models. Finally, they will be able to understand what matters most to investors.

[Career Paths]
Recommended Career Paths:
1. Product Manager: Product Managers are responsible for the development and success of a product. They are responsible for the product strategy, roadmap, and feature definition. They are also responsible for working with stakeholders to ensure the product meets customer needs. Product Managers are in high demand and the role is expected to continue to grow as companies look to develop new products and services.

2. Business Analyst: Business Analysts are responsible for analyzing data and providing insights to help inform business decisions. They are also responsible for developing and implementing strategies to improve business processes. Business Analysts are in high demand and the role is expected to continue to grow as companies look to gain a competitive edge.

3. UX Designer: UX Designers are responsible for creating user-friendly experiences for customers. They are responsible for understanding customer needs and designing interfaces that are intuitive and easy to use. UX Designers are in high demand and the role is expected to continue to grow as companies look to create engaging experiences for their customers.

4. Growth Hacker: Growth Hackers are responsible for driving growth for a company. They are responsible for developing strategies to acquire new customers and increase engagement with existing customers. Growth Hackers are in high demand and the role is expected to continue to grow as companies look to increase their customer base and maximize their revenue.

[Education Paths]
Recommended degree paths:
1. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: This degree provides students with a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices, including accounting, finance, marketing, operations, and management. It also provides students with the skills needed to develop and implement strategies for success in the business world. Developing trends in this field include the use of technology to streamline processes, the use of data analytics to make informed decisions, and the use of artificial intelligence to automate tasks.

2. Master of Science in Entrepreneurship: This degree provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to start and manage their own businesses. It covers topics such as business planning, market research, financial management, and legal issues. Developing trends in this field include the use of technology to create new business models, the use of data analytics to identify new opportunities, and the use of artificial intelligence to automate tasks.

3. Master of Science in Innovation and Technology Management: This degree provides students with the skills needed to develop and manage innovative products and services. It covers topics such as product design, market research, technology development, and project management. Developing trends in this field include the use of technology to create new products and services, the use of data analytics to identify new opportunities, and the use of artificial intelligence to automate tasks.

4. Master of Science in Business Analytics: This degree provides students with the skills needed to analyze data and make informed decisions. It covers topics such as data mining, predictive analytics, and machine learning. Developing trends in this field include the use of technology to collect and analyze data, the use of data analytics to make informed decisions, and the use of artificial intelligence to automate tasks.