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Since there have been many businesses that have been created in the cyber field in the last decade, I tried to focus my search on non-profits only. The five non-profits that I learned about were the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), CyberPeace institute,…

1.     What are the connections between the disciplines addressing entrepreneurship at ODU?             Old Dominion University fosters an environment where entrepreneurship transcends traditional boundaries. Students are taught that any idea can be translated into an entrepreneurial endeavor, regardless of background or profession. ODU provides guidelines that entrepreneurs from all disciplines can apply to their start…

Part of becoming an entrepreneur is not only being knowledgeable of your trade, but learning and understanding local, state, and federal laws. Regulations and compliance requirements are often complex when starting a business, especially because different business types follow different rule sets. Whether intentional or not, failing to navigate the laws correctly could lead to…

As an entrepreneur, upholding ethical principles can be the difference between success and failure. Having ethics in business is about doing the right thing regardless of whether it is the easiest path to take or not.  When an entrepreneur’s business decisions and actions are being guided by a strong moral compass, they can build strong…

Design thinking, developed by David Kelly and Tim Brown of Stanford, is a method of problem solving with empathy and innovation at the forefront. It revolves around understanding people’s needs, defining a problem, developing a creative solution, then refining that solution based on trial and error. The design thinking framework consists of five major stages:…

1. Am I an entrepreneur?In the past I have always thought of an entrepreneur as a businessperson, or someone that founds, runs, or manages companies. After reading through Module 1, I believe that definition of an entrepreneur extends further than what I previously believed, and one can possess an entrepreneurial spirit in many other ways….