1.     Describe five businesses or non-profits that have been created in my field.

1. NINJIO prepares organizations to defend against cyber threats through their engaging, video-based training courses. They earned the highest score among providers named “Customer’s Choice” in Gartner’s 2022 “Voice of the Customer” Security Awareness Computer-Based Training report. Teams love NINJIO because of their Hollywood-style microlearning episodes, each based on recent, real-world breaches. 
2. ESET PROTECT advanced protects your company computers, laptops and mobile devices with security products all managed via a cloud-based management console. The solution includes cloud sandboxing technology, preventing zero-day threats, and full disk encryption capability for enhanced data protection. ESET Protect Advanced complies with data regulation thanks to full disk encryption capabilities on Windows and macOS. Get started today!
3. Heimdal Security offers a seamless & unified endpoint protection solution that consists of top-of-the-line products working in unison to hunt, prevent, and remediate any cybersecurity incidents. The products in question are Heimdal Threat Prevention, Patch & Asset Management, Ransomware Encryption Protection, Antivirus, Privileged Access Management, Application Control, Email Security, and Remote Desktop. Each product can also be used as a stand-alone to complement your existing security setup.
4. Syxsense Secure combines vulnerability scanning, patch management, and endpoint security in a single cloud console. Streamline complex IT processes with Syxsense Cortex, a visual workflow designer. Pre-built templates keep organizations secure without needing large teams and specialists. Get up and running quickly with an easy-to-use solution, free for 14 days.
5. ManageEngine Desktop Central. Using too many tools to manage and secure your IT? Desktop Central bundles different IT management and security tools in one unified view without cutting corners in end-user productivity and enterprise security. From keeping tabs on your enterprise devices, data, and apps to securing those endpoints against threats and attacks, Desktop Central ticks all the boxes of a unified endpoint management solution. Try it for free on unlimited endpoints for 30 days.

2.     What is your overall perspective on the entrepreneurship experience? 

My overall prospective throughout the entrepreneurial process was fairly flush throughout my past knowledge based on it. However after completing this course, i have gained a new lense on this topic and feel more comfortable. In addition, my knowledge has been expanded far more. I feel alot more confident in my abilities of beign an entrepreneur. Overall, my experience as a student has been very good and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend to whoever is looking to gain some more knowledge and what to expect for entrepreneurship. 

3.     How did the entrepreneurship prepare or not prepare you to be a competitive candidate for vacant positions?

It prepared me by understanding and having the following bare minimums: 

1. Having a business plan.  What is your business model? In other words, how will you make money off your business idea? Your business plan spells out what you’ll sell, who will buy it, how you’ll make or provide it, who will help you, how you’ll sell it, and how much money you’ll need to make this all happen. If you’re serious about starting a business, you should be willing to spend a few weeks writing a business plan. BPlans.com is a good source for business plan templates and samples, as well as business plan software to make writing your plan easy.
2. There is a proven market need for your product or service. You think your business idea is the best thing since sliced bread, and your family and friends think so, too. Unfortunately, that’s not the foundation of a successful startup. The number one reason businesses fail, according to CB Insights, is that there’s no real market need for what they sell. To start a business, you need to prove that people who don’t know you will actually buy what you sell. Market research will help you identify your target customers, the problem your product or service solves for them, and the price they’re willing to pay for it.
3. Lastly, if you’re persistent. Are you planning to start a business because you’re sick of the long hours your job requires? Don’t expect a break when you start your business. Entrepreneurs are notorious for poor work-life balance. According to The Alternative Board, 85% of small business owners work more than 40 hours a week. Many entrepreneurs refer to their businesses as their “baby,” and like a new parent, a new business owner shouldn’t expect to get much sleep for the first few years.

4.     What suggestions do you have to improve the experience? 

Honestly none. I felt very well taken care of throughout this experience and have no complaints!! 

5.     What’s next for you?

Honestly, for me i have one thing in mind. I would like to complete my education first before starting another idea or even thing about something else. I am a very tunnel vision person. I cannot think about anything else elese expect whats currently infront of me.