Index : p. 655 - 663 ; The purpose of the textbook is to introduce financial thinking, tools, and techniques adapted to the realm of entrepreneurship. This entrepreneurial finance text introduces the theories, knowledge, and financial tools an entrepreneur needs to start, build, and harvest a successful venture. Specific example of stage-relevant skills and techniques we introduce include: brainstorming and screening, raising external funds, venture diagnostics and valuation, venture capital valuation methods, professional VCs (Professional Venture Capital), harvest, and turnaround opportunities.