1. Describe five businesses or non-profits that have been created in my field. CrowdStrike is a company that specializes in cyber threats, response and recovery services, and providing solutions that let companies protect themselves in a cyber environment. It was created in 2011 and it has expanded over 11 locations around the world. Fortinet is…
Week 5 Journal Entries
1. What are the connections between the disciplines addressing entrepreneurship at ODU? The disciplines that address entrepreneurship can reveal insights about it. Psychology can tell us the kind of colors or appeal to human emotions that will make someone likely to purchase something. For example, the use of happy emotions or friendliness can persuade someone to…
Week 4 Journal Entries
1. Why do entrepreneurs get in trouble with the law? The biggest reason is that they commit fraud or unethical practices in the company. For example, some crypto companies have insiders who trade and manipulate crypto to make money and then sell before they lose value on their investments. Another example is that some companies subject…
Week 3 Journal Entries
1. Why do ethics matter in entrepreneurship? The implications of ethics can impact entrepreneurship. Some ethical issues can cause damage to companies’ reputation and drive customers away from trusting the company. For example, the adoption of selling private users’ data can be an unethical policy from the company. When users do not want to be exposed…
Week 2 Journal Entries
1. What is design thinking? Design thinking is a method that can help the design and development process by using an empathetic approach to identify problems and make solutions to those problems. There are some key parts to design thinking. Inspiration, ideation, and implementation are several core elements of design thinking. When a problem motivates…
Week 1 Journal Entries
1. Am I an entrepreneur? I am an entrepreneur. An entrepreneur is someone who discovers ideas and apply insights to a particular problem. As such, this proves that anyone can be an entrepreneur because people always deal with problems by looking at the underlying concepts. For example, most people think of possible solutions to address…