The Power of Entrepreneurship

Reflection points: 1. What world‐changing industries or opportunities do you see developing over the next 5 to 10 years? 2. What innovations or new technologies will drive these world‐changing opportunities? 3. Which regions of the world have the greatest potential for developing these opportunities? Which are you most interested in? 4. What skills do you need to develop to take advantage of these opportunities? 5. What life events might trigger your entrepreneurial career? 6. What ideas do you have for a new business? – What ideas can you draw from your past work experience? – What ideas can you draw from your family’s work experience? 7. Which of your personal attributes will most help you succeed as an entrepreneur? 8. Which attributes do you think you need to further develop? 9. Who are your entrepreneurial role models? Can you foster any of them into mentors? 10. Is your idea an opportunity? Explain. 11. Is the timing right to launch your venture? 12. What are some cost‐effective ways for you to get started?