30A - Final Reflection

1) Some highs and lows throughout the semester I experienced are the lows of coming up with stable and usable ideas. For the posts we’ve done I have experienced both highs and lows in coming up with ideas. The amount of ideas I’ve thrown away on my entrepreneurial journey is a lot. Although, finally coming up with a true venture concept for my idea was an all time high.

2) What sticks out to me as the most formative experience that I’ll remember years later, is the skill I obtained in regards to networking and reaching out to the experts. This also is the most joyous experience as it helped push me toward my overall goal and main product ideas, and my venture. I am most proud of how far I came with my elevator pitches. I am very uncomfortable speaking for a certain amount of time, especially on camera, and with practice I was able to do well on it and be more confident.

3) I have moved much closer to be becoming a true entrepreneur. Utilizing the entrepreneur mindset is a good tool in a variety of ways. It helps in the fails, as well as the successes, and gives you a push you wouldn’t have otherwise had to get things done and keep trying.

4) One recommendation I would make to those who are doing this on the future is to plan ahead for deadlines, and do extra work to ensure your success. It’s really important, too, when considering the entrepreneurial route to be as prepared for everything that might get thrown at you as you begin and work on your soul venture in the future.