When looking at module 3 design thinking, this was something I thought about a lot. My focus is on the layout of the app. More than anything I wanted the app to look professional. I wanted it to very short, sweet, and to the point. It needed to be easy to navigate and quick to…

In the introduction to this course I am thrilled for was is to come next. I am curious as to what I can gain from this class and look forward to learning all about entrepreneurship the ODU way. I come from a family of entrepreneurs and I can only hope and dream of following in…

The question of whether of not my app was ethical or not ran through my mind often. At first I didn’t feel as though there were any ethical issues however getting a few second opinions opened my eyes. I think that more than a few people will have a problem with my app. Personally I…

Identifying all the opportunities that one has to be their own boss in the beginning of the module was nerve wracking for me. It made me realize that there is really not excuse as to why someone cannot start their own business and be their own boss. There are so many opportunities for one to…

Making a Pitch is the most nerve wracking thought throughout this whole process. As an introverted person I remember briefly looking at this module at the very start of the class and dreading the pitch assignment. I remember thinking back to when I had public speaking as class and wondering how I was going to…

One of the major issues I was considering with my very own innovation was the legal aspect of things. I plan to design an app that allows you to look up a name and a list of all violent offenses they have will be front and center. I knew that legal all charges are public…

When going thought Budget and Financial statements module in this class I thought to myself that was the number one people are most conscious about. This can be a good and bad thing because I think that often times, the financial aspect of starting a business turns people off. It can be discouraging to think…

I recently read an article in The Wall Street Journal titled, “Play-Set Maker Needs Workers, but They Are a Hard Sell”. It was a very interesting read especially considering the global pandemic that we are currently experiencing. In this situation there is a lot of uncertainty around the economy, jobs, and when things will go…

While I plan to run and manage my venture for quite some time, I do understand that it is best to have an exit strategy in place. Common exit plans include selling the business, mergers and acquisitions, and taking the company public. As I exit the business I have a few exit strategies that I…

My number one goal for my mobile application, is to make a difference. From a business perspective I do want my app to succeed to prosper but my priority is for this to help at least one person. If the feedback I receive is not doing and good to the users then I feel as…