Did you know that smart phones and tablets are threatening the use of desktop computers and laptops? Walmart was built using Kmart's business model, and Netflix's business model and technology drove the late big Blockbuster to bankruptcy. Disruptions like these challenge conventional approaches for creating and guiding organizations. Creating new businesses, capturing new markets, enhancing organizational effectiveness occur through innovation, transforming processes or both. New technologies, processes, competition and globalization compel entrepreneurs and existing firms to distance from the familiar and foster innovation and agility. This course examines successful strategies, business models, frameworks, funding, barriers and risks for introducing break-through products and services. Topics include business model innovation, strategic leadership, human centered and design-driven innovation, knowledge and change management. Let's get ready to launch YOU as an Entrepreneur!