NUvention: AI (475-0-1)
Instructors
David C Zaretsky
Meeting Info
Ford Hive Rm 2350: Mon 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Overview of class
NUvention: AI Analytics
NUVention AI Analytics focuses on the intersection between software (AI), hardware (IoT), data (analytics), and business (entrepreneurship). The course is designed to expose students to all aspects of creating a technology start-up, covering a wide range of topics AI related technologies and business development. Throughout the term, students will work with a team to build a plan for a new enterprise, evaluate their technology as a commercial product, identify target commercial market(s), and develop business and financial plans to launch the business. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to understand first-hand the process of launching a new venture in AI, or those who are simply curious to learn about entrepreneurship.
Registration Requirements
This class is open to all students, but interested students must apply for a seat in the class. The application link can be found on the Farley Center website or by emailing farley@northwestern.edu.
More information about the class is available on this webpage: https://www.farley.northwestern.edu/programs-and-support/nuvention/analytics.html
Learning Objectives
COURSE GOALS In this course you will gain an in-depth understanding of how to
• Launch a lean startup
• Build a management team and manage responsibilities
• Develop a business model for a product, service, or analytics that uses AI
• Identify key customer market segments
• Develop a pitch deck for investors
• Create a sales pitch for the product or application
• Identify tools and infrastructure to run your business
• Understand technology requirements & risks
• Build a pro-forma financial model
• Provide the starting point for students to launch an AI company
Class Materials (Required)
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
DISCIPLINED ENTREPRENEURSHIP, Bill Aulet, Wiley, 978-1118692288 (approx. $23)
Class Notes
Each week, guest speakers will share their knowledge and experience on a wide range of critical topics in AI Ethics, IoT, Cyber Security, Data Privacy, Biz Development & Strategy, Product Management, Business Formation, Fundraising, and much more!
At the completion of this course, you will have completed the following requirements:
• Technology / Product Concept or Demo
• Executive business summary
• Investor pitch deck
• Pro-forma financial model
• Market research & competitive analysis