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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

Both Sides of the Table

I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. My wife just pointed out to me that learning about the time value of money or how to value a company is something that every non-business undergrad should learn how to do.

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The Board Before the Board

This is going to be BIG.

They should understand concepts like profitability, contribution margin, time value of money, opportunity cost, etc--so they can help anchor the conversation around high impact financial opportunities and cost effective ways to take advantage of them. Venture Capital & Technology'