What are the best ways to motivate socially-minded entrepreneurs to persevere in their quest to take on the world’s most pressing challenges? Using the tools of decision analysis and certainty equivalents, Darden professor and Batten Fellow Sam Bodily compared various backer financing mechanisms that encourage founders to launch a startup that has unacceptable risk although positive expected payout. These mechanisms include three traditional models: equity, incentive gifts, and insurance against downside loss. He also looked at two new ideas: swap hedges and revenue contracts, calculating the comparative risk-adjusted attractiveness of each mechanism to the entrepreneur for a similar level of expected cost to the backer. These efficient new ideas eliminate moral hazard and leave ownership in the hands of the entrepreneur. Hosted by Erika Herz of Darden’s Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. To learn more, read Darden Ideas to Action.
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 16: How Our Application Review Process Works
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 15: Interview Tips
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 14: Staying Engaged After You Press Submit
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 13: Additional Comments
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 12: Recommendation(s)
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 11: Short Essay Questions
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 10: Standardized Tests and Test Waivers
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 9: Building Your Academic Readiness Case
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 8: Employment History and Resume
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 7: Telling Your Story Through Your Application
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 6.2: Getting Organized (Part 2)
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 6.1: Getting Organized (Part 1)
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 5: Choosing Your Deadline
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 4: Tips for Re-Applicants
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 3: Preparing Yourself for the Application Process
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 2.4: Tips for Consortium Applicants
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 2.3: Tips for International Applicants
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 2.2:. Tips for Dual Degree Applicants
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 2.1: Engaging Intentionally with Your Target MBA Programs
Darden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 2: Researching Your Target Programs
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