I feel that my role is to be able to find gaps that could be bridged by bringing a new product or service to the market. Combining my military experience, cybersecurity education and certifications that I have earned, I have a unique view of the consumer landscape that could be profitable if I develop my…

I have found that ODU views entrepreneurship as critical to the economy and has found ways to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit in its students by providing resources and mentoring to develop ideas into viable products. The Strome Entrepreneurial Center has programs designed to help bridge this gap. Additionally, I have noticed that ODU encourages entrepreneurship…

I am a self-starter, and have a good track record of following through on most of my ideas, but to be critical and brutally honest, I do not always follow through on all of my ideas due to lack of time or other resources. It is necessary for me to set priorities based on what…

To me, success is achieving the goals set at the onset of the project within a defined timeframe. Without setting a goal, each endeavor is endless and without direction. In terms of business, I would set a goal of number of customers or gross monthly income. Once these goals have been met, it is time…

I am an entrepreneur, in fact, I believe that most people have an entrepreneurial spirit, but they might not yet have the resources or knowledge to transform their ideas into a successful business. Entrepreneurs are primarily problem solvers who have learned to monetize their ideas. It is human nature to solve problems in our environment.  With…