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How to build a startup: Stanford’s new free course

Stanford University is no stranger to startups. According to one study, Stanford students have gone on to create nearly 40,000 companies since the 1930s. And today, companies created by Stanford students — like Google, Hewlett-Packard, and Cisco Systems — generate an astounding $2.7 trillion in annual revenue.

So what’s Stanford’s secret to building successful startups? Now you can find out for yourself.

The university is offering the course "Startup Engineering" on campus, but a version of the course is now available for free through Coursera, a massive open online course platform. Here’s a look at the course format:

By Tyler Falk

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