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NewsNet: Platform for Media Industry

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MGT-201: Introduction to entrepreneurship

This course provides an introduction to the field of entrepreneurship, in particular the process of new venture creation and the commercialization of technologies. It integrates theories of entrepreneurship with a practical, process-based project, where st ...

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This lecture introduces NewsNet, a platform designed for the media and news industry, offering a centralized hub for diverse sources and customizable user experiences. It covers the value proposition, business model canvas, key partners, customer segments, revenue streams, and competitive positioning. The presentation also delves into customer-service interaction, market strategy, and metrics, emphasizing the platform's benefits for students, universities, and service providers. Additionally, it explores the installation process, user base, marketing strategy, and future plans of the platform, highlighting its efficiency, convenience, and community-building features.

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Marc Gruber

Administrative & Editorial Positions 2017- Vice President for Innovation at EPFL 2013- Deputy & Associate Editor: Academy of Management Journal (AMJ 2009-2016 Director of the MTE Master Program at EPFL 2000-2005 Manager of the LMU Entrepreneurship Center Academic Positions 10/2005 - present Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Assistant Professor (2005-2008), Associate Professor (2008-2010), Full Professor (since 2011) 9/2004 -12/2004 Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Visiting Scholar 9/2000 - 9/2005 University of Munich (LMU), Munich School of Management Habilitand Vice-Director of the Institute for Innovation Research, Technology Management and Entrepreneurship (Director: Prof. Dietmar Harhoff, Ph.D.) Manager of the ODEON Center for Entrepreneurship 1/1999 -12/1999 Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Visiting Scholar 10/1995-12/1998 University of St. Gallen, HSG Research Assistant, Ph.D. candidate Degrees and Nominations 4/2005 University of Munich (LMU), Munich School of Management Venia Legendi for Management (Habilitation) 10/2000 University of St. Gallen, HSG Ph.D. in Management 10/1995 University of St. Gallen, HSG Master in Business Administration (lic. oec. HSG)

Enrico Bergamini

Teaching & PhD Courses Introduction to entrepreneurship MGT-201 This course provides an introduction to the field of entrepreneurship, in particular the process of new venture creation and the commercialization of technologies. It integrates theories of entrepreneurship with a practical, process-basedproject, where students develop a business concept in teams. Sustainable entrepreneurship MGT-203 This class is designed for Bachelor students who want to understand the interrel

Davide Bavato

Teaching & PhD Courses PhD to CEO - Launching Technology Ventures ENG-652 The course focuses on launching technology ventures and academic spin-offs, covering foundational concepts of venture strategy and technology commercialization. Students gain real-life experience through hands-on startup projects based on own or other students' inventions and discoveries. Technology Ventures I MGT-434 Technology Ventures provides a science-based foundation and hands-on experience in la

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