30A- Final Reflection

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.

This class has taught me a lot about thinking like an entrepreneur.  I really enjoyed the assignments that dealt with seeing what needs would solve customer problems as well as the assignments that involved developing a product or service.  The developing of a product or service is exactly what I pictured in an entrepreneurship class.  In the moment, I thought it was very difficult at times to reach out to people and interview them for assignments.  However, as the class advanced, this did get easier.  Also, I see why this was necessary because talking to potential customers and people with experience can be very helpful as an entrepreneur

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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?

Honestly, the first assignment where we had to create a bug list was something I enjoyed, and thing could be very useful later on in life.  Doing this assignment showed that there are so many opportunities to solve the needs of people.  Also, I think the elevator pitch assignments were very useful.  Although I took a public speaking class, one can never practice speaking in front of a camera or audience enough.  The assignment I am most proud of accomplishing is the one where I had to reach out to professionals who could help my idea.  This showed me the importance of networking and that asking for help and advice is sometimes very useful and necessary.

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?

This class was very beneficial in developing an entrepreneurial mindset.  I think I am on the right track to considering myself an entrepreneur but I do not know if I am an entrepreneur just yet.  I understand this is a process and there are steps and stages that need to be addressed.

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?

One recommendation I would make to students who are going to journey down the path of entrepreneurship is to value the importance of networking.  Creating valuable connections and networks can differentiate you from others and lead to success.  One thing I would recommend performing best in this class is manage time wisely.  Assignments and due dates can sneak up on you and time management can allow for all assignments to be turned in on time.  To foster an entrepreneurship mindset I would watch the lectures and really try and grasp as much information as possible.