Final Reflection - Assignment 30A

Notable ENT 3003 Experiences

• The most formative experience I had in the class was being able to reflect on my elevator pitches and the feedback I received and then make them better. I am now more comfortable in front of the camera because I have addressed the issues I had originally and worked on correcting them. I will always remember how I got myself to reach out to old connections. The fact that I worked on my networking skills as I contacted old tutors and contacts of mine will prove to be beneficial in the future. My most joyous experience was asking my friends and family what they thought about me. Hearing their feedback gave me a better understanding of how people truly view me and it was encouraging because it showed me that I have a lot of potential. I am most proud of my ability to move on from failure. Originally, I came up with a cheeseboard business, but I realized this wasn't sustainable and scalable; therefore, I did extensive research and put a lot of thought into coming up with a new business idea I could believe in.

My Entrepreneurial Mindset

• I now see myself as an entrepreneur because of the work I put forth to develop my business plan throughout the semester. I have moved closer to developing an entrepreneurial mindset as a result of coming up with a business idea and trying to turn it into a business.. I have learned that it is possible for me to develop ideas, such as my app, that I truly believe in. Constantly revising the original business plan by self-reflecting and asking other people their opinions on how they think I can improve my business concept is vital to make progress as an entrepreneur. I have learned very valuable lessons in ENT 3003 that have shaped me into an entrepreneur. 

Personal Recommendation

• The one recommendation I would make to the students that are going to journey down this path in the future is that they should expect failure, but not embrace it. Entrepreneurs are bound to fail at some point, but true entrepreneurs will bounce back better than before. Failure is tough and the only way to get better from it is to learn from it. In order to perform one's best in this course, a student should establish a weekly schedule early on in the semester. Following a strict schedule by setting specific days to get particular assignments done will prove to be beneficial at the end of the class. Students should come into ENT 3003 with the idea that developing their business plan is their main priority. If they dedicate the class to creating a unique, successful business, everything else will fall into place and they will grow as an entrepreneur.