Week 9: Resourcing, Team Building, and Business Setup

This course explores crucial aspects of building a tech startup team, including identifying key roles and developing recruitment strategies tailored to tech startups. Students will compare outsourcing versus in-house team building and understand the implications of each approach. Additionally, the course covers essential topics in legal and intellectual property (IP) protection to safeguard innovations and ensure compliance.
Format

Online
Course

Starting date

Nov 9

Facilitator

Thierry
Lindor

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About the course

This course equips students with essential skills for building and managing a tech startup team. It covers identifying key roles like designers and programmers, defining their responsibilities, and developing effective recruitment strategies with personalized coach feedback. Additionally, students will explore the benefits of outsourcing versus in-house teams and learn the basics of legal and IP protection to make informed decisions and safeguard their innovations.

Identifying Key Roles 




Understanding essential roles such as designers and programmers, along with defining their responsibilities and requirements, is vital for students as it ensures effective team composition and project execution. This knowledge helps students identify the key functions needed for a project and clearly outline expectations, leading to better alignment of skills and more efficient team management.

Recruitment Strategies for Tech Startups

A one-on-one session on developing a recruitment plan, along with reviewing and refining strategies with coach feedback, is crucial for students as it provides personalized guidance in creating effective hiring practices. This approach helps students tailor their recruitment efforts to attract the right talent, ensuring alignment with project needs and enhancing overall team success.


Outsourcing vs. In-house Team Building


Learning about the comparison between outsourcing and in-house team models, as well as the basics of legal and IP protection for startups, is essential for students to make informed decisions on team structure and safeguard their innovations. This knowledge helps in selecting the most effective team model and understanding legal requirements, ensuring both operational efficiency and protection of intellectual property.
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Thierry Lindor

Ceo and Cofounder at Happily.Ai | Co-Founder at FACE Coalition

Entrepreneurship runs deep in my DNA, serving as a form of resistance against a system that often does not favor individuals who resemble me or come from where I do. My journey has been filled with remarkable milestones & collaborations with influential figures. I am honored to have closely worked with Nobel Peace Prize laureates Malala & Vice President Al Gore. In 2019, I was recognized as the "Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year" by Black Tech Matters in Washington DC. 

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