Week 15 Reading Reflection

1) What was the biggest surprise for you in the reading? In other words, what did you read that stood out the most as different from your expectations? 

I thought the manner through which the author explained how those in the bottom tier of the economic pyramid would make money was interesting when the author explains that they must raise the living standards in order to meet the minimum requirement needed to maintain sustainable financial opportunities.

2) Identify at least one part of the reading that was confusing to you.

There was no part of the reading that was confusing to me. I think the author did a fantastic job at explaining the aspects of growing the entrepreneurial mindset; just as he has done all semester.

3) If you were able to ask two questions to the author, what would you ask? Why?

I would ask Akula what inspired his decision to start a firm that provided micro credit loans to poor women in India. It is a very risky business decision but also helps a large amount of people as well as provided a lot economic benefit.

4) Was there anything you think the author was wrong about? Where do you disagree with what she or he said? How?

There was nothing within the articles that I thought the author was wrong about. They always do a fantastic jobs at explaining the concepts regarding entrepreneurship and economics. 

Final Reflection

1)        Read through your blog from this semester. Recall all of the experiences you've had a long the way -- the highs, the lows -- the fun moments, and the moments of drudgery, and even the moments of dread.

I really enjoyed this course. The aspect of creating a blog and an idea that has grown so much is really exciting. The blog posts each week kept me on schedule and informed of my progression as well as the progression of other students and their services and ideas. This course has also taught me a lot of informative aspects of becoming and growing as an entrepreneur.

2)        What sticks out to you as the most formative experience? The experience that you'll remember years later? What was your most joyous experience? What experience are you most proud of yourself for accomplishing?

I really enjoyed interviewing potential customers. Their reactions were very genuine and allowed me to formulate plans to grow my business into a successful venture. One female student I spoke to wished there was an easier mode of transportation available for students at UF and other campuses across the country.

3)        At the beginning of the semester, I mentioned that I wanted each of you to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. And we repeated the mantra -- I am an entrepreneur. Now, at the end, do you see yourself as an entrepreneur? Do you think you have moved closer to developing an entrepreneurial mindset?

I think I have moved a lot closer to developing a well formed entrepreneurial mindset due to the experiences and assignments within this course. This course has really provided a lot of informative experiences to allow myself to grow in a professional and entrepreneurial manner.

4)        What is the one recommendation you would make to the students who are going to journey down this path in the future? What would you recommend they do to perform best in this course? What would you recommend they do to foster that mindset?

I would recommend that students stay on top of their assignments and keep their blog well informed and organized. I would also highly suggest that students to keep updated on other students blogs and progression. In order to foster the entrepreneurial mindset I would recommend that students read the articles posted on the class blog and the yellowdig sight.

Week 14 Reading Reflection

1) What was the biggest surprise for you in the reading? In other words, what did you read that stood out the most as different from your expectations? 

I was surprised that entrepreneurship gave you such an advantageous mindset in the pursuit for success. Entrepreneurs have the mindset that they need to do more to grow and perpetuate and idea, rather than just create one. It is important to keep in mind the daily duties of a business, as well as the long term goals that you are striving to reach.

2) Identify at least one part of the reading that was confusing to you.

None of it was extremely confusing to me. I think the author does an excellent job at explaining the concepts as well as attributing real world scenarios to them.

3) If you were able to ask two questions to the author, what would you ask? Why?

1. What is the most important notion to remember when developing an idea as an entrepreneur?

2. Do you think entrepreneurs are created or born? There are a lot of opinions regarding this question and I would be very curious as to how Kuratko would respond.

4) Was there anything you think the author was wrong about? Where do you disagree with what she or he said? How?

No, I thought the author was extremely accurate and knowledgeable in all of the information he delivered. He has shown countless times that he has a firm grasp of the entrepreneurship spirit.