Sounds like a great idea! I do appreciate that the class will actually pertain to what my major and gives me an idea of how to apply my Computer Science degree from an entrepreneurial stand point. If it satisfies CS degree requirements, I imagine it will be a very attractive course for students who would rather be an entrepreneur right out of college or students who may already have a new innovative idea. I wonder what the course work load will be compared to other higher level CS courses. With Compilers, OS, and algorithms for Juniors, it seems like this could possibly be another course with a high level of dedication and time outside of class. Seniors too, depending on what options they take and what other requirements they have to complete before the end of the year.

I think this will be an interesting class to take as well. I definitely think Jeff's concerns, though, are warranted, given the note that one's expected to put in at least 12 hours of work per week outside of class.

However, I think I've learned to balance all of my classes by this point of my career, so I would definitely sign up for the course.

If executed correctly, this course would fix one of the biggest problems with Computer Science at Purdue.

As a CS entrepreneur, I have a hard time finding smart CS students who are interested in startups and business ventures. Excellent developers seem to only strive for working at a company once they graduate, mainly because they don't know anything else. Fresh college grads make the best entrepreneurs; unfortunately, most grads (especially us CS nerds) feel like we don't have enough business knowledge from our coursework to start up anything tangible. A course like this would definitely encourage entrepreneurship in CS where it would be greatly beneficial.

In short - sign me up!

Uhm, let me think. Is this class a good idea? Well, do birds fly? Uhm, absolutely YES!! Hank, thank you for another awesome opportunity to be taught by the grandmaster! Seriously, this is an awesome idea for a class. Also, great idea to put this up on zoho since a lot of students can start collaborating and creating on their ideas right away with their many online apps. Put me down for this class: Rick Starck rickstarck@yahoo.com 765-337-3776. Let me know if you need help with anything. If you need flyers put out all over campus let me know. I already have an idea on what it could say to draw interest in the perfect target market of students. Let me know. Rick Starck

Hank, sign me up!

Does this count towards the entrepreneurship certification?

Thanks!
-Jon

At this point I can only state all parties involved in this course intend that it be an elective in the Entrepreneurship Certificate Program. First we have to bring the course to life, then go through the proper certification procedures (CS Dept to School of Science to Burton D. Morgan to Certificate Program Advisory Committee to done deal). I assure you if it can come to pass, it will. Hank

This course is very innovative; the most compelling component is the focus on building an actual beta product!!!

I have not found another entrepreneurship course that has ever attempted to build something. Additionally the vast majority of (not all) B-Plan competitions are mostly academic exercises at best. As a veteran of start-ups (first one sold to AOL Time Warner) and from having worked closely with Nwokedi if you're even remotely thinking about taking this course - I strongly recommend that you sign up. The tremendous benefits to be gained by taking this experiential, immersive course will prove well worth the time and effort.

From my experience building a beta version of anything is hard work; but they have always been a blast to build. And I've worked on beta products while in college; and also while working fulltime, attending grad school, and being married :-) ! And each time I've learned more than I ever thought I would (I finished grad school and I'm still married).

To sum up: Throw any time concerns out the door and TAKE THIS COURSE! And have fun!

Rashad Moore
CEO Software Theoretic
rashadmoore@softwaretheoretic.com
rlmoore.softwaretheoretic.com

While I'm not a CS student I have been self teaching myself PHP/MySQL since I was 14 and have made quite a few beta websites that have gone live and been successful for a time. I am currently working on a larger one and would love to take a class like this. I just don't know if I would be able to since I am a MGMT major.

Matt Marcin
mmarcin@purdue.edu
339 499 8614

i want to take the class

Sign me up! This course sounds amazing!

I find this concept of a software engineering course that isn't bogged down with the superfluous documentation. I am currently looking into getting into a Startup once I graduate and this course sounds extremely interesting!!

1 thing though....

In order to truly maximize the learning and experience of the course, I really believe that you need someone who is an expert in the field... namely someone who has been involved in a software startup or something like that...

I have taken too many classes where the professors are trying to keep up with the students... that just won't do.

But please open it up and see how many people sign up... then decide at that point weather or not to carry on... several familiar names have commented positively about and I agree with them!

Do it!

In response to Sahil's comment: We have lined up CEO/Founders of software-based companies to address the classes, share their experiences, and perhaps mentor teams in their software product birth as part of the class.

I am very interested in taking this class. Please keep me posted!

Regards,
John Alder
Jalder@purdue.edu

I am very interested in this course. I think it would be great to expand our applicable knowledge of CS and broaden our horizons. If offered next semester, I will definitely take it, but it would be preferable that it count as an upper division CS elective.

-Moyukh Sen
sen2@purdue.edu