Ethan Mollick

Prof. Ethan Mollick studies innovation and entrepreneurship, and the ways in which an individual’s actions can affect firms and industries. His research includes early-stage entrepreneurship and crowdfunding; the way in which communities of users come together to innovate; and the factors that drive the performance of entrepreneurial companies. Prof. Mollick also co-authored a book on the intersection between video games and business that was named one of the American Library Association’s top ten business books of the year, and has studied the way that games can be used to motivate performance and education. He has published papers in leading academic journals, and he was among the 100 most downloaded authors (out of over 230,000) on the Social Science Research Network and was named one of the "40 Most Outstanding Business School Professors Under 40." Prior to his academic career, he was co-founder of a company and a management consultant. Prof. Mollick has worked with organizations ranging from DARPA to General Mills on innovation and entrepreneurship. Ethan Mollick received his PhD (2010) and MBA (2004) from MIT's Sloan School of Management and his bachelor's degree from Harvard University, magna cum laude, in 1997.

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Crowdfunding (Coursera) Coursera
University of Pennsylvania

Crowdfunding (Coursera)

Discover why some crowdfunding campaigns soar past their goals while others fall short in our 'Crowdfunding Mastery' course. Dive into the data-driven insights and proven strategies that will transform your approach to raising funds online. Whether you're looking to launch a new business, support a charitable cause, or fund a personal project, this course equips you with the knowledge to succeed.

Mar 16th 2026
4 Weeks
Entrepreneurship 4: Financing and Profitability (Coursera) Coursera
University of Pennsylvania

Entrepreneurship 4: Financing and Profitability (Coursera)

Embark on a journey towards successful entrepreneurship by mastering the art of financing and achieving profitability. This course will guide you through various funding options, from bootstrapping to debt and risk capital, with an in-depth exploration of equity financing, angel investors, venture capital, crowdfunding, and more. Understand key terms, term sheets, and exit strategies crucial for your startup's growth.

Jan 18th 2025
4 Weeks
Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies (Coursera) Coursera
University of Pennsylvania

Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies (Coursera)

Embark on a journey to smart growth with 'Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies'. This course is tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs and start-up founders looking to expand their ventures. Gain insights into scaling your business effectively by mastering demand generation, customer acquisition, adoption, diffusion, forecasting demand, and implementing best practices in digital marketing, social media, PR, SEO, and pricing strategies.

Jan 13th 2025
4 Weeks
Entrepreneurship 2: Launching your Start-Up (Coursera) Coursera
University of Pennsylvania

Entrepreneurship 2: Launching your Start-Up (Coursera)

Are you ready to take the leap from idea to business? Entrepreneurship 2: Launching Your Start-Up is a practical course designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who have a prototype and are eager to learn how to create a scalable business model. Gain real-world knowledge on lean startup methodologies, creating a minimum viable product (MVP), understanding when to pivot or quit your day job, mastering the art of pitching, building and managing a team, allocating equity, and assembling an external team.

Jan 6th 2025
4 Weeks
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