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This semester I had a few moments where I dreaded doing the assignments for this class and did not want to comment on another student’s post before Monday. I think that the most formative experience was when I had to explain who wanted my product. Before I had always just thought of what my product was and how to make it. I never had worried about the success of other people buying it. This made me realize that it may be harder than I expected to convince businesses to use my product.       
               In 10 years, I will still vividly remember the face of a close friend when I told her that bamboo straws were the future. She looked at me like I was crazy. And maybe I am, but I truly believe that this could be the next big thing. My most joyous experience would be when my friends and family had to record the interviews about me. This was a great confidence boost and really helped me nail down some of my strengths for the upcoming secret sauce assignment. I am most proud of myself for getting a response from a community restaurant owner who was able to give me great feedback that I feel really helped me.
               Now that we have reached the end of the semester I do not feel as though I am a full entrepreneur, however I feel like I have adapted enough of the mindset in order to identify potential opportunities for innovation. In this sense I may have an entrepreneur’s mindset, however I do not believe I have the competitive spirit that is necessary for entrepreneurship.
  For students who may be taking this class next semester my main tip would be to attend class. This will help you keep on top of the online lectures. In order to perform best in the class, I would say to look at assignments AND THEIR DESCRIPTIONS at the beginning of the week. Looking the day or even the night before they are do could be a risky thing to do because there are so many interviews required for some assignments. You must have a go getter attitude about this class and be enthusiastic about what you are doing. In order to achieve this, it is important that you choose a product or service at the beginning of the semester that you truly believe in and would pursue in real life.

       

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