Yes, a successful venture can be unethical. In fact, it can be argued that some of the most successful ventures have been unethical. The behaviors that are seen as the most unethical are those that cause harm to others. Even if done with proper intentions, if in pursuit of a venture, a person puts another…

Referring to the previous question, I have missed out on a few opportunities due to improper planning. For example, I missed out on graduating with my bachelor’s in Cybersecurity early because right after graduating high school, I did not have the proper plans to apply to college then. I could have already been further in…

Opportunities and planning have many definite connections. Good opportunities are often presented when effective and proper planning has been utilized. When someone is unsuccessful or misguided when creating their plans, they may lose many opportunities. This is especially pertinent when regarding entrepreneurship. Proper planning creates opportunities by not only supplying the planner with the most…

Design thinking is not solely used for product generation. Design thinking can also be of aid when facing business-related challenges. Fundamentally, this mindset is used to resolve complicated issues.  When this mindset is efficiently utilized in a corporate environment, it institutionally improves every aspect of the business, from the employees to the complex tasks. Design…

Design thinking is an essential mindset. It is a deviating, cyclical thought process that utilizes teams to better understand challenges, recontextualize current issues, and generate inventive elucidations. Design thinking heavily involves a mindset that desires fundamental change and using that mindset to positively impact the world. It allows those who utilize it to flex their…

My role in this ecosystem is to be a grounded yet adaptable asset. I aim to fully understand the fundamentals of my chosen career so that I may always stay within the bounds of my ideas that they become ludicrous. However, my chosen career is in the intersection of public defense and computer science, cybersecurity….

ODU views entrepreneurship as a vital part of the student’s education and transitions into the corporate environment. ODU uses entrepreneurship to offer students tools to innovate. The transition from schooling to the workplace is difficult for young adults. Learning from a textbook and through a lecture is incredibly helpful. Still, many young adults struggle after…

I am a self-starter. If there is an endeavor that piques my interest enough to pursue it, I delve into as many topics as possible about it. I do a plethora of research, study any information available, cross-reference my findings, and slowly and gradually acquire the tools or skills necessary to embark on the endeavor….

Success is often described and defined through its antithesis to failure. Success is viewed as rigidly achieving the goals one has set out to accomplish. However. I view success as a much more nuanced topic and is incredibly relative. To me, success is more defined by the path one takes to achieve their goals and…

The definition of an entrepreneur presented in this course is “a person who introduces new products and services, ideally for a profit.” I am currently not operating any organization or business, nor am I working for one that offers innovative or new products in exchange for monetary compensation. On that front, I am not an…