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Evaluating Start Ups

By: William A. Sahlman, Ramana Nanda and Robert F. White
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  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:12 
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Abstract

A framework for assessing new business opportunities and the business plans used to describe them is developed. Useful for aspiring entrepreneurs in MBA programs.

Keywords

Entrepreneurship; Business Startups; Business Plan; Opportunities

Citation

Sahlman, William A., Ramana Nanda, and Robert F. White. "Evaluating Start Ups." Harvard Business School Technical Note 819-039, August 2018.
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About The Authors

William A. Sahlman

Entrepreneurial Management
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Ramana Nanda

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Robert F. White

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