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30A – Final Reflection


30A – Final Reflection

ENT3003

Chris Ward

           
1) Read through your posts from this semester. Recall all of the experiences you've had along the way -- the highs, the lows -- the fun moments, and the moments of drudgery, and even the moments of dread.
The part of this course I dreaded the most was the interviewing.  It was tough at times to find people to interview and sometimes awkward.
2) What sticks out to you as the most formative experience? The experience that you'll remember years later? What was your most joyous experience? What experience are you most proud of yourself for accomplishing?
The process of building a business model was the most informative for me and will be helpful in the future as I do plan to open a business again.
3) At the beginning of the semester, I mentioned that I wanted each of you to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Now, at the end, do you see yourself as an entrepreneur? Do you think you have moved closer to developing an entrepreneurial mindset?
I am looking forward to opening a business again, so yes I would say I have developed the entrepreneurial mindset.
4) What is the one recommendation you would make to the students who are going to journey down this path in the future? What would you recommend they do to perform best in this course? What would you recommend they do to foster that mindset?
My one recommendation would be to not be afraid of stepping out of your comfort zone, it’s the only way to grow.

Comments

  1. fedpseApril 21, 2019 at 3:27 PM

    Hey Chris,

    I completely agree that the toughest part of this course was getting out of my comfort zone and interviewing random people about my idea. However, I quickly realized that the best way to get new ideas for your product is to just get out there and ask!

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  2. Sydney RomanofApril 22, 2019 at 7:07 PM

    Hi Chris,
    Thank you for your contributions to this class. I appreciate your (and everyone's) perspective and input; I think that is a very valuable part of growing as entrepreneurs.
    Sydney

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