Final Reflection

ENT3003 offered me many new experiences over the summer term. Some of the highs I experienced were the completion of interviews. I dreaded doing the interviews, but the ones I did I enjoyed doing, even if I did not get credit for them. Just the practice of approaching new people is enough to make it worthwhile. I had fun interviewing my family and friends, because there was minimal pressure and a level of comfortability too. I really liked reading the books too. In fact, I plan on reading some more of the books from the list in the near future.

I feel the experience that stick out to me as the most formative was the idea napkin exercises and the bug list exercise. The bug list really got me thinking of new opportunities through personal and societal “bugs”. The most joyous experience for me were making the elevator pitches. They took longer than I expected, but I had fun making them. The experience I am most proud of accomplishing is the making it real exercise. Putting my venture concept on a resume really makes me think I can really do it.

Honestly, I have felt like I had an entrepreneurial mindset from when I was younger. I was always thinking of new ideas and being creative. Some of the things I thought of before now exist. But I never followed through on any of my ideas, because that part of the mindset was not developed yet. Thanks to ENT3003 I now feel my entrepreneurial mindset has developed substantially.

One recommendation I have for future ENT3003 students is to not get hung up on your first or even second concept. I came into this course with a concept that I never even brought up and ended with having tested three different opportunities.

To perform their best, I recommend future students start their assignments early. Get a couple of assignments done early so they are not trying to cram everything into one weekend. And also to watch the lectures and take advantage of as much of the extra credit being offered.

To foster the entrepreneurial mindset, I recommend students take initiative to read more about entrepreneurs. And to pick one who is creating now and follow their ventures. Also keep thinking about ways to make life better, easier, safer, etc. As one lives life they can discover opportunities.