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Rick Desai
Adjunct Lecturer in Entrepreneurship; Faculty Associate in the Zell Fellows Program
Take 5: How to Sell Your Startup from the Start
Advice from our experts on pitching your idea—and yourself.
Researchers: Neal J. Roese, Carter Cast, Craig Wortmann, Rick Desai and Efosa Ojomo
September 6, 2023
4 Qualities Venture Capitalists Look for in an Entrepreneur
A serial investor explains why you need more than just a cool idea.
Researchers: Rick Desai
December 3, 2018
Podcast: Why It’s Crucial for Startups to Define Their Identity Early
Plus, dispelling a pervasive myth about successful entrepreneurs.
Researchers: Benjamin F. Jones and Rick Desai
November 8, 2018