Final Reflection

• Read through your blog from this semester. Recall all of the experiences you've had a long the way -- the highs, the lows -- the fun moments, and the moments of drudgery, and even the moments of dread.
• An obvious low point in the class for me was the first few weeks. I felt overwhelmed of the idea of taking class, but I still enrolled to see pursue my passion for entrepreneurship. I hope to own my business or be a part of a fresh start-up after graduating from UF. That's why I ended up sticking with the class. I mostly dreaded the moments when I had to interview strangers. It wasn't that I don't know how to conduct an interview; I dreaded the thought of expressing my business ideas for others to openly criticize. After a while, I enjoyed a high point in the class when I was accustomed to interviewing customers about my unique products and services. 
• What sticks out to you as the most formative experience? The experience that you'll remember years later? What was your most joyous experience? What experience are you most proud of yourself for accomplishing?
• I believe the most formative experience was creating our venture concept. For me, that assignment brought everything full circle. In my opinion, the rubric for the task explained how each element - elevator pitches, idea napkins, interviews, commenting exercises - could play a role in my career in the future. My most joyous experience was being a part of the ThunderDome group. It was truly inspiring to just be a part of an incubator for ideas that I could visualize in the world. I am most proud of learning about my secret sauce because it led to a very positive, yet deep, reflection of what I have in my arsenal for when I graduate college. 
• At the beginning of the semester, I mentioned that I wanted each of you to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. And we repeated the mantra -- I am an entrepreneur. Now, at the end, do you see yourself as an entrepreneur? Do you think you have moved closer to developing an entrepreneurial mindset?
• I have always seen myself as an entrepreneur because I believe that I am natural-born leader with a positive mindset and confidence in myself. I do think that this class has accelerated my development as an entrepreneur and has encouraged me to take more tangible steps to creating my own company. 
• What is the one recommendation you would make to the students who are going to journey down this path in the future? What would you recommend they do to perform best in this course? What would you recommend they do to foster that mindset?
• One recommendation that I would make is making sure that you know what your potential customers are saying about your product. Feedback defines the gap between where we are in the present in our idea and where we want to be. To perform well in this class, manage your time effectively around your schedule and work (and/or involvement) schedule so you can make the appropriate amount of time to interview people. I recommend using the simple technology that you keep around you -- like the calendar on your phone or a whiteboard in your room.