30A

The most formative experience would be identifying local opportunities. By identifying these opportunities, it made me understand and realize the problems within my local community, and made me think of ways I could better these issues. The experience I will remember for years to come will be creating my idea. Creating my idea took a lot of thinking and hardwork, as coming up with a business venture is not an easy task. The experience I am most proud of myself is developing the underlying ocncepts and goals for my business venture within this class. By giving purpose and meaning to my idea, it was able to come to life when details were added.

I currently do not see myself as an entreprenuer, however I do see myself as an entreprenuer in the making. I do also  think I have moved closer to develping an entreprenuerial mindset.I believe I have a lot more to learn, and this class has assisted me by introducing me to the tasks and things that go into creating a business. It is far greater than developing a name and getting a business license, but it must be planned out, strategized, fully developed, and more.

The one recommednation I would make to the students who are going to journey down this path in the future, is to take this class seriously, regardless if you see yourself owning your own business or not. This class will prepare you for the business world, business interactions, and will help you understand and respect the goals, time, and dedication of other business owners for this process is not an easy one. To perform best in this course, I suggest that they complete all of the assignments, and not allow themselves the given amount of time (a week) to efficiently and effectively complete these assignments. Take advantage of the extra credit opportunity, and fully read the expectations of this class in the syllabus. To foster this mindset, just simply understand that every college course is meant to assist and enhance your knowledge of the real world.

29A- Venture Concept No. 2

Opportunity: There has been an increase in the educational gaps in the world, however, locally in the Alachua County area. Minority children, especially Blacks, face the challenges of their environment affecting their education and increasing the probability of their chances of being imprisoned, suspended, or lack of success in the future. This issue has persisted for decades and the problem has yet to decrease in statistics. By providing students and their families with the materials, resources, and more that they need, the likelihood of success will increase. 

Innovation/Venture Concept: After understanding and researching my opportunity and target audience, I came up with the idea of Students Succeed. Although Students Succeed is similar to many organizations that give back to the community, it adds a more inclusive approach from many people within the community. Families, students, and teachers are unable to receive the resources and supplies they need to create a more efficient learning environment. By presenting a foundation that not only gives back to the community, but places each student, family, school, and teacher in an environment to want to succeed and exceed statistics and personal doubts.

Three Minor Elements: My ability to work hard, social capital, and the ability to relate to the customers through similar experiences will be the advantage that sets me apart from other customers. To bring this venture to the next step, I will need to do some more demographic research, interview and speak with other non-profit organizations and get their take on providing this service, talk about the pros and cons, and possible successes and failures. For me, I am going to take what I have learned from this experience and set forth to begin my own business or non-profit in the near future.

I did not receive much feedback, however the feedback that I did receive suggested that I find ways in which to expand and reach different areas of the community.