1) Read through your posts from this semester. Recall all of the experiences you've had a long the way -- the highs, the lows -- the fun moments, and the moments of drudgery, and even the moments of dread.
I have had a lot of fun this spring semester with this class. I never really had a blog or even a diary to write down weekly things in it. So this was definitely something I had to get used to doing. It was particularly hard to get into a rhythm at the beginning of the semester because I had just started my new job as well as a TC, Technology Consultant, for UF. But, I enjoyed the first one with bugs and I dreaded those we had to interview other people for my new app. I also did not like doing the elevator pitch because I had to step out of my comfort zone.
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?
I guess the most formative experience was that I had to think and kind of perfect or develop this idea, and mine eventually became a parking app at UF. I will remember this for years to come because no other class has made me do anything close to this class. I am most proud of having this idea and developing it over the semester.
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 see myself more as an entrepreneur than I was before the start of this semester. I had no idea all of the research and developing that goes behind an entrepreneur. It was challenging, but satisfying and rewarding. I feel I have moved closer to an entrepreneur 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?
I would recommend that if you were to want to become an entrepreneur, that is what you should be very passionate about then. It takes a lot of heart and soul to really pull it off because there is so much investment in yourself and your product or company. Lot of stress as well that can go into it.
Hey Kristen, great job on your post! Your idea that you had for this class is such a good one. Creating an app like this is something that is really needed by other people and can definitely help so many students. Your recommendation to other students is something I completely agree with. Being passionate is something that is needed if you want to succeed as an entrepreneur.
ReplyDeleteHey Kristen, great job! Overall, it has been interesting to follow your opportunities throughout the semester. This is an idea that I believe you can take far if you put your mind to it. I agree that you need to passionate about what you do if you want to have the entrepreneurship mindset. Good luck on the rest of your semester!
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ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed reading all of your posts this semester! It has been great to see how much effort and enthusiasm you put into each and every post. I agree with your final reflection that this class takes a lot of heart and soul. I think you really showed that in your blog. It is because of this that you found this class rewarding. I did also and would recommend it to everyone who is interested.
Hey Kristen! I completely agree with your piece of advice. Throughout this innovation process I have experienced so many moments where I felt like I was not giving my innovation enough thought. It is so important to understand the commitment being made to being and entrepreneurship and how that can really impact your day to day life. I wish you the best in the future!
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