Monday, September 29, 2008

Ideas for "the Week" : Part 4

Students Teaching Students

Get students enrolled in entrepreneur programs to organize discussion panels where young entrepreneurs converse with future entrepreneurs about their successes and failures. These discussions should also provide potential entrepreneurs the opportunity to exchange ideas and receive feedback and advice from entrepreneurs with experience.

Master of Creation

Model an Idea to Product Competition modeled after the one sponsored by the University of Texas at Austin. Encourage participants to think outside the box as they imagine their ideas on the market in the years to come.

“Opportunity City” Challenge

Host a competition to see who can earn the highest score on the online game – Hot Shot Business (www.hotshotbusiness.com). Teach young entrepreneurs the basics of business by introducing them to this game that makes solving small business challenges fun.

Living the Lifestyle

While a business is in the early stages, there is no guarantee that it will be initially successful. Invite a speaker to come that has been through the entrepreneurial process to speak about the economic and social trials and tribulations they went through, particularly in the early stages of their business.

Schmooze, Don’t Snooze

Host your own Speed Networking event. Successful entrepreneurs have all the right contacts and networks help people stay connected. Organize a Speed Networking event in your community - one hour sessions to give young entrepreneurs the chance to meet and learn from successful entrepreneurs.

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