Launching New Ventures Jump-Starting Innovation for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

The information below is based on the program offered in 2012, and does not reflect potential changes to faculty and course content for the 2013 course.
Thank you for your interest in this program. The April 2011 session is filled to capacity, and additional applications will not be accepted. You may wish to consider applying to the February 2012 session.

Who Is Right for the Program

The HBS Executive Education program Launching New Ventures is specifically designed for entrepreneurs and owners of small-to-midsize businesses who are involved in either building a new venture or developing the capabilities needed to jump-start innovation in their firms. Your group will include a mix of industries, companies, and countries, fostering a lively exchange of ideas and the formation of valuable new business contacts.

Past Participants Represented:

Industries Nationalities
4% Chem/Pharm/Bio 12% Asia/Pacific
3% Communications 29% Europe
5% Consumer Products 10% Latin America
15% Financial 49% North America
14% High Technology
6% Manufacturing
10% Nonprofit
4% Other Services
24% Professional Services
2% Raw Materials/Energy
6% Real Estate/Construction
6% Retail Services
4% Utilities/Telecommunications