Describe five businesses or non-profits that have been created in my field.
My field of interest is technology. The five following businesses or non-profits have been created in cybersecurity. One, TechArk is a company that Pratik Kothari founded in 2012. This company helps other companies with digital marketing, website, and software development solutions to increase revenue, stand out online, and reduce costs. Two, The Monarch Way is a retail store that entrepreneurial students, alums, and faculty can use to sell their products at a low risk. Third, Gammie is an app that helps match people with their gym partners. Fourth, 3DXtremes helps people bring ideas to life using 3D printing technology. Last, SourceTrace is a Software As A Service (SaaS) business that focuses on sustainable agriculture and the empowerment of farmers.

What is your overall perspective on the entrepreneurship experience?
Entrepreneurship, for me, is an exciting and rewarding endeavor, allowing me to transform my innovative ideas into tangible businesses. While the journey is undoubtedly challenging, the potential personal and professional gains are immense. For me, as a student aspiring to become an entrepreneur, embarking on this path provides invaluable lessons that extend far beyond the classroom.

How did entrepreneurship prepare or not prepare you to be a competitive candidate for vacant positions?
Entrepreneurship class prepared me to be a competitive candidate for the vacant positions by cultivating my growth mindset, developing my practical skills, harnessing my creativity and innovation, and fostering my personal growth. This class encouraged me to embrace challenges and view obstacles as opportunities for learning. I have gained problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and teamwork skills, which are vital for success in any professional setting.

What suggestions do you have to improve the experience?
I suggest that the instructor of this class should enhance students’ experience by working together with the students on a real-world use case of starting and running a business.

What’s next for you?
Now that I have the fundamental tools for generating innovative solutions and turning the solution value into a business, I look forward to using the tools and skills I have gained to start a company. My dream of starting an enterprise is closer to reality than before I took this class.