Final Reflection

After looking through all of the assignments I've turned in for this class during the past semester, it's actually pretty amazing to see how my way of thinking has changed along with the concept for my water bottle idea. While I was doing the assignments it seemed like they would never end but now that I'm writing the last blog post, it's somewhat bittersweet. I never thought I would feel that way but I feel like I've put a decent amount of work conducting interviews, fleshing out ideas, and really considering my venture concept. It's hard to just stop and basically give up on this idea but at the same time, it's nice to have some closure and not have as much work.

I think the most fun activity was the "Create a Custom Avatar" one because it was fun to put a narrative twist on a helpful assignment. This assignment was not only really fun but I think it's one of the most helpful assignments because having a clear picture of my market makes it much easier to cater my product to them and really understand how they envision the problem I'm trying to solve. The most productive activity was "Venture Concept No. 2" because it was really a culmination of everything from the semester and shows my biggest ideas all in one place. I would probably refer to that assignment the most if I was to ever come back to this idea in the future. 

I don't see myself as a full-blown entrepreneur yet. I feel that for someone to truly have this it must become a lifestyle for them and it's not a lifestyle for me. However, I definitely have a more entrepreneurial mindset now that I've really thought about a business concept in more ways than I ever thought I would. For example, before taking this class I never thought about how critical it is to consider the different aspects of your target market. Honestly, if I ever decide to take an entrepreneurial route, this class will have prepared me very well for a beginner's understanding of how creating a business works. 

One recommendation I have for future students is that if you put a solid effort into these assignments then you will get exponentially more out of this class. Obviously, if you put in more effort then you'll likely get a better grade, but that's not the most important thing because it's not too hard to get a good grade in this class. If you constantly strive to further your idea with each assignment then you will notice growth in your entrepreneurial mindset. Lastly, watch the lectures because Dr. Pryor is hilarious and also has amazing tips for entrepreneurship in general as well as for these assignments.