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Alec Johnson

Associate Professor / Entrepreneurship / University of Saint Thomas

Bio: https://business.stthomas.edu/faculty-research/faculty-bios/johnson-alec/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleccjohnson/

Interest: Innovation, Angel Funding, Venture Capital, Teaching Methods, Strategy, Valuation, Technology Commercialization, Internet Business Models, Entrepreneurship

Industry: Information, Software, Data, Educational Services, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

AUTHORED RESOURCES

'The Lemonade Stand Project:' A Refreshing Approach to Teaching Undergrads

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The very first course in most undergraduate entrepreneurship concentration sequences has traditionally been a survey course, designed to give students a theoretical framework and practical Read More...

Will Music Schools Embrace Multimedia Software?

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A brilliant but non-techie entrepreneur's great idea -- helping students share digital audition recordings with music schools -- hit some unexpected issues. Read More...

Pitching and Evaluating a Venture: The Case of TeamGenius

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How can entrepreneurs build a case for external investment, and how do investors evaluate the ventures pitched to them? This case offers some answers to these questions. Read More...

Validation vs. Learning: What Went Wrong With FamDoo?

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The creators of a digital tool for parents to motivate their children had validated their idea through research, but the company failed. This case study and course explore what should have been done. Read More...