1. Describe five businesses or non-profits that have been created in my field. A: Many of the non-profits that have been started in cybersecurity are around individuals who have started cybersecurity consultant firms as entrepreneurs. Another non-profit is the National Cybersecurity Alliance which is an organization set out to make a more secure world. Other cybersecurity…
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What are the connections between the disciplines addressing entrepreneurship at ODU? At ODU, students are encouraged to explore information from all disciplines in order to achieve their entrepreneurial goals. There is a group of faculty members throughout the various disciplines who are dedicated to encouraging an interdisciplinary entrepreneurship ecosystem throughout ODU. People are notoriously more…
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Why do entrepreneurs get in trouble with the law? Some entrepreneurs get in trouble with the law for numerous reasons. One of the most common reasons for legal issues is not knowing what certifications or licenses new businesses need to have to be considered a legal business. Remembering to investigate where your business will be…
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Why do ethics matter in entrepreneurship?Ethics matters in all entrepreneurships because with using good ethics in a business or organization, you create a positive reputation, ultimately bringing in more business or customers. Each entrepreneur will have to face ethical dilemmas when it comes to running a business. Ensuring your customers can rely on you, the…
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What is design thinking? Design thinking is a new, alternative way of thinking about complex questions and challenges people to think outside of the box, but withing realistic expectations to solve a problem. This way of thinking has encouraged a variety of conversations between professionals to think of new conclusions for a problem. Design thinking takes…
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Am I an entrepreneur? I would like to see myself as a potential entrepreneur. I have always seen myself as aan opportunist when it comes to trying or learning new things because you can never learn too much. Based on the modules and the information I’ve learned so far about being an entrepreneur, I definitely…