Extra October Blog

For the month of October one of my highlights was my independent component. These first few weeks in my entrepreneur class has given me a new set of paradigms of what entrepreneurship really is. Not only that but my college class has also shown me the best way to have a successful startup. My professor, Dr.Kushev, has lead me into a world I was not aware of.  

One of the essential things I have learned is that in order for an Entrepreneur to have a successful startup, he must test and make sure there is a customer for the business he wants to launch. Without a viable customer segment, any business is bound to failure. As an entrepreneur, when you know that there is a customer segment for your business, a startup has a high probability of turning into a successful company. 

Blog 8 - Research and Working EQ

1.  What is your working EQ?

What are the key activities a entrepreneur must do to have a successful startup? 

2.  What is a possible answer to your working EQ? Please write the answer in thesis format. 

• Create a business model canvas to test if the product or service is a valid one.
• Get out of the building and find out what problems or needs potential customers may have.
• Once the business model canvas is completed, create a business plan to take into action the product or service that was tested.

3.  What is the most important source you have used that has helped you come up with an answer to your working EQ?

I have many valuable sources, but in this case, my most valuable source that has helped me answer my working EQ has been a book called "Business Model Generation".

4.  Who is your mentor, or where are you doing mentorship, and how does what you are doing relate to your working EQ?

I am doing my mentorship in a company called Kittrich Corporation where I am working through different sectors of the company and am learning how they work. This relates to my EQ by the nine different blocks that are part of the business model canvas are integrated in how Kittrich Corporation operates. 

Independent Component 1 Approval

1.  Describe in detail what you plan to do for your 30 hours.

For my 30 hours I plan to take an entrepreneur class in CSU pomona. This class specifies on entrepreneurship and is only about entrepreneurship.

2.  Discuss how or what you will do to meet the expectation of showing 30 hours of evidence.

I will use everything that is going to be taught in my entrepreneur class and will be able to research more about my topic as a go. I will also be able to start to do things "hands on".

3.  And explain how what you will be doing will help you explore your topic in more depth.

Being in a entrepreneur class will allow me to learn more of my topic, and teach me more about what entrepreneurship is all about. I will also have the privilege to get advice from professors who are extremely knowledgeable of entrepreneurship. 

4.  Update your Senior Project Hours log.

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September Extra Blog

During the month of September I was able to continue my internship in kittrich, and learned more of about how kittrich Corporation works. I am learning about the different products that kittrich makes and how and to whom they are sold too.

            Many entrepreneurs are always looking for new opportunities for business. It may be launching a new product line, or developing a new service. My mentor assigned me to go to a different business outlet than his and told me to interview the owner.

 I decided to interview the McDonalds franchise owner who’s names Rahim Andef. Rahim is the owner of two McDonalds who of which, I had the privilege to interview.

He showed me how he manages his businesses and how he obtained them. All in all, this was the highlight of this month.

Blog 6 - Second Interview Preparation

The purpose of the second interview is to justify your mentor as an expert in the field.  Thus, you will be asking them at least 5 questions about their background and/or the background of the organization or company where they work.

1.  Who is your mentor and where do they work?

My mentor is Bob Friedland who is the owner of kittrich corporation. He is the owner and CEO

 of the company. His company has many different product lines, but his main product line is his

 contact shelfiner which he sales to all of the top retailer stores. 

2.  What five questions will you ask them about their background?

-How did you get started with kittrich corporation?

-How long have you been in business?

-What has been your most successful product?

- How many people work for kittrich?

-How many locations does kittrich have?

Blog 5 - Mentorship Reflection

1. Mentorship question: Describe your experience in how you found your mentorship?  If you haven't found one yet, describe your experience so far in the search of a mentor.

I have known my mentor for 5 years who I have become get friends with. I met him when he scouted me to play in his soccer club named F.C Golden State.  He is the president of the club, has his company named Kittrich Corporation, and has a variety of different product lines. When I thought of my senior project and how I wanted to do it on entrepreneurship , he was the first person who came to mind. When I decided to contact him and ask him if he wanted to be my mentor, he was willing and happy to help me.

2. Research question: What has been your most important article you have read so far and why?

The most important article I have read is "successful  practices and polices to promote regulatory reform and entrepreneurship at the  subnational level."  This has been the most important article I have read so far because it shows the different terms that are used in entrepreneurship and the acronyms that entrepreneurs use at the OECD. This article has allowed me to learn a bit about the different polices that entrepreneurs use all over the world. 

August Additional Blog Post

During mentorship, I have been able to see the different products are are made and the process of

getting it out to the market. For the past weeks I was working with the product manager looking at at

a new "fire spray" which is to put out fires. He should me the design of the product and how he

compares with other similar products out in the market. I was able to pitch out ideas of how I think

the product best would sell out in the market.