Final Reflection

Throughout the class I haven’t had much stress towards this class or anxiety, but initially I definitely had some procrastination. One thing I enjoyed about the class overall was the set up, and set schedule which I utilized after a few experiences of throwing things together in the last few hours.

Some of the assignments I really enjoyed were ones that required you to get out there and ask questions or make connections. One of the reasons I enjoyed this is because of the new information you learn from others opinions, and another is because it showed me how easy it is to get your questions heard by people. Reaching out to others is something I haven’t done much of and I’m glad this class showed me how easy it can be.

One part I thought I would dread is the book reviews, but I actually really enjoyed the books I chose. Not only did these books give promising and inspiring examples of entrepreneurship, they also showed the work and dedication it takes. I also enjoyed reading my groups posts, which have caused me to purchase another to read in my free time.

During the semester there were definitely assignments that seemed deep and in depth, but I soon realized that is how entrepreneurship is. I feel like almost every assignment introduces you to a different aspect that comes with the profession, and they all go way deeper than what we touched. Occasionally I would actually get excited about the assignment, which shows that many of the exercises in this class have further developed my entrepreneurial mindset.

If I could recommend one thing to a student enrolled in this course, I would tell them to make sure you understand the system first of all, and plan out when you are going to do the assignments because sometimes they can slip by. Also, pay attention to the feedback, and continue to integrate it in your assignments when necessary because another pair of eyes can make a huge difference. One last thing would be to make sure you come up with a concept that you can relate to, or is easily accessible due to the instances when you have to interview potential customers, and it also makes the assignments easier. As long as you stay up on the due dates and have an opportunity that is easily relatable the course is enjoyable and beneficial.

29 V Concept No. 2

29A- Venture Concept No. 2

Opportunity:

-Parking lots on campus are often crowded and packed, leading to dangerous conditions for commuters.

-Students commuting themselves, especially on scooters, has increased significantly in the last 15 years, with little compensation.

-Due to the small area and busy schedules of individuals involved, a magnitude of effects come from this issue which could be resolved.

-So far, nobody has put together a solution for this issue and instead, a decal system and small improvements were made throughout the years.

-Potential customers would be anyone interested in this concept which involves students, administrators, and faculty who commute to campus daily. The idea would also reach other universities where parking affects students.

-I have a strong system behind me that will continue to improve the concept and provide support towards any aspect of the venture.

Innovation:

-To appeal to individuals with the need, I would begin a campaign to boost popularity over the idea. With more people involved, the concept can reach deeper.

-To appeal to the universities, a proposal for new lots in appropriate spaces, build on, and representation of support would be provided for consideration from them.

-The ability of the concept to be able to adapt to any situation, thanks to the system behind me and the following that is involved.

Venture Concept:

-Student life will improve due to less stress for them on a daily basis. When parking causes someone to be late, an entire day could be ruined.

-less negative energy towards university would exist because, well, there would be less negativity.

-Avoid vehicle damage- everyday vehicles get damaged on campus, whether it’s one of the packed lots or a tiny space that you are trying to fit in.

-Safety is a big issue, especially in scooter parking lots. Having a clear lane and line of sight is crucial to having safe roads for the many scooter riders.

-Safer and more organized parking for universities or complexes around the world.

Price points:

            -The concept varies with each location so the price would be estimated for each project.

Distribution:

-I would begin by hosting stands on campus to raise awareness of the issue, and with the interviews alreay conducted, I have a team interested in helping me out.

-Making a mark on the administration to which I am proposing to is important, so a solid foundation must be set before I get there.

Location:

-All over campus, especially the main campus in Gainesville. Since the opportunity has shown to exist in other places, it would go a step further.

-Anywhere parking lots need improvements for safety of efficiency.

Employees:

The team of passionate people I have behind me consist of people who have been affected in a way that makes them want to improve. These people don’t want to see the parking blues get to any more people and are pushing to prevent it.

-The plan involved would be a collaborative effort between school officials and myself, or whoever else is involved in creating a concept.

Unfair advantage:

-My ventures unfair advantage is that it is local to this area, and a top interest regarding campus improvements for most people. My concept also has strong backing consisting of a group of people attempting to push the idea forward and to the right people.

-Having a support group behind me both for the sake of improvements, and personal will aid my concept in success.

What’s next:

-I want to end this aspect of campus negativity. Many students suffer from this everday whether its stress related, vehicle related, or health related. Everyone could benefit from a better parking system and more spaces.

-Making everyday campus life safer is also a big deal and could make any school the safest to commute to, and when picking schools, who knows what it will come down to.

For me:

-I would like to solve more issues regarding our campus and strive to make us the #1 university. With someone driven by student needs, a huge change could come helping students.

-Making schools safer in any way is always a great thing but when that effect comes with more convenience instead of less it is admired by everybody.

From my reviews, I realized that a large part of my venture deals with having support from others, and a will to make these changes a reality. I was able to include those aspects in many sections of my concept. Through some deeper thought I also realized that the ability of the concept to adapt is unique too, although necessary for this concept. All in all, I believe universities across the map need improvements like these, and just need someone to push the idea, gain support to get noticed, and get the plan started.

28A

Assignment 28A – Exit Strategy

            For my concept, I would continue to propose ideas and plans similar to the ones I have directed at our campus, to campuses with the same need. The need is a crucial one for schools who value keeping students safe, having an easily accessible campus, and want to present an organized environment for prospective students and guests. I already have a few campuses that have the need that I found through interviews, so I could pursue the market for years to come.

            For this idea, it doesn’t entail a product, but a plan to make campuses and parking safer, while making the campus less chaotic and more accessible. It’s a small contribution but it is needed everywhere due to the accidents that occur daily on college campuses. I also found out that many administrators avoid spending much time dealing with an issue like parking when there is already so much going on, so it takes some popularity to be noticed, which I feel like I could gain everywhere due to the wide networks of college students. Also, this isn’t really something you can sell or pass on at this point, just a guy interested in solving parking issues at universities with the need of someone to make the move.

            My exit strategy is influenced by the endless possibilities of schools all over the world with reports of high accident rates. If I could be successful at one school, I could do it at almost any and therefore, so my exit strategy is to ride it out until the end. I haven’t researched much, but I’m sure I could spill over into providing these plans for new complexes as well. My solutions I’ve planned to implement here, could be the foundation for a group that improves accessibility to campuses worldwide.