What first drew us to yeshasvini ramaswamy was her description in the confederation of indian industrys cii compendium on women achievers from the 5 southern states of india. The report should read like a newspaper or magazine story on an entrepreneur. I have chosen dynamic entrepreneur and visionary artist, andy manley as the subject of my interview. Setting up your own business is hard in any sector, although when it comes to the events industry it can get even tougher with there being so many different aspects to think about, and so many different types of people to please. Bus2403 interview of an entrepreneur project 20162017. The goal is to provide you with insights about entrepreneurship that cannot be obtained from classroom experience alone. Cantillon described entrepreneur as a person who purchases a raw material at a known the price in order to sell it at an unknown price cantillon, 1755. Interview with chris williams entrepreneur interviews. Informational interviews are terrific for finding out more about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. You should choose an entrepreneur from an industry that interests you. Entrepreneur cafe entrepreneur interview questions glassdoor. Mohammad almbaid, mark nilles, sarah auten, and jeries assfour.
This was really an inspirational interview, so thanks for doing this interview and i wish raymond even more success with his business. Aims and objectives the aim of this project is to provide a detailed report of an interview with sachin bansal, one of indias leading entrepreneurs today. The formal conversation that takes place between an employee and an hr or other manager to determine the reasons the employee is leaving entrepreneur small business encyclopedia. Young entrepreneurs nik mirkovic and alex tomic answer what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Interview presentation of maximum 10 minutes in length. For many commentators this is the era of the entrepreneur. Robert hill on the left with business partner nick shuff on the right. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. This dissertation would not have been possible without the guidance and the help of several individuals who in one way or another contributed and extended their valuable assistance in the. What are the most important characteristics a person needs to be an entrepreneur. Interviewing how to nail a job interview whether youre applying or hiring if you are naturally resourceful and experienced, you have the skills to be a successful candidate. Richard branson, chairman of the virgin group, shares his story as a successful entrepreneur with a diverse portfolio. Using examples of theory and practice studied in the module, you will firstly identify an entrepreneur, then interview this entrepreneur, and.
After interviewing jerry smith, a social entrepreneur in detroit, michigan, i made a narrated powerpoint displaying the information i gained through the interview. Guidelines for entrepreneur interview paper the entrepreneur interview is intended to serve two basic purposes. Founders guide interviewed american social entrepreneur rachel eilbott who has been helping build social enterprises and mentoring startups in starting and growing a business. What has been your biggest success as an entrepreneur. Their surveys and interviews capture 201 german entrepreneurs defined as founders, owners, and managers of a small business with less than 50 employees. Interview a local entrepreneur, if you are lucky, the person may be a member of your family or a friend, follow the guidelines for the interview and write a report based on the interview. Exit interview definition entrepreneur small business. You are then expected to present the interview as a video, podcast or in any other creative format. This chapter provides an overview of entrepreneurship and innovation as it relates to sustainable business. The young entrepreneur council yec is an inviteonly organization comprised of the worlds most promising young entrepreneurs. Remember, there is no set formula for who can or cannot be a successful. Interview an entrepreneur project bmit magnet website. Here, rachel shares her insights and advice on startups and social entrepreneurship. He has proven himself to be his own man by developing one of indias first hybrid cars and winning the northeastern sustainable energy.
In partnership with citi, yec recently launched startupcollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. Interview an entrepreneur nebraska department of education. They are seen as risktakers and innovators who reject the relative security of employment in large organizations to create wealth and accumulate capital. Richard branson chairman of the virgin group video. Interview with successful indian entrepreneur yeshasvini ramaswamy. After years of neglect, those who start and manage their own businesses are viewed as popular heroes.
Interview with an entrepreneur brad touesnard co founder of zenutech. He possesses the qualities and the capability of a successful business entrepreneur. What talents do you possess that have helped you in your business. Interview of an entrepreneur colonel by secondary school.
Hello, im a high school student who wants to interview an entrepreneur for a school assignment. Informational interview questions for entrepreneurs by margaret buj interview coach an informational interview is a wonderful way to network and a fantastic way to learn more about a career in which you are interested in possibly pursuing. I believe that this interview will help us to understand the path that the entrepreneur chooses to travel. To be successful in sustainable business practices often requires entrepreneurship and innovation. Informational interview questions for entrepreneurs. Identify and select an entrepreneur of your choice to interview and share your findings on. Therefore, the biographical articles will not only be published in a printed volume, but the ghi project team will use their experience with online platforms for historical research to create a website that will make all. Entrepreneurs must continually ask themselves what business they want to be in and what capabilities they would like to develop. The purpose of this project is to expose students to local entrepreneurs goal. The entrepreneur who i had chosen to interview was rhonda sturgeon and the name of her business is raa certification services which is located in sioux falls, south dakota. List potential entrepreneurs 5 pts prepare a list of 3 potential entrepreneurs you would like to interview in case.
Pdf the entrepreneur interview john laurie academia. Jul 29, 2017 interview of a famous indian entrepreneur 1. Entrepreneur interview questions when did you start thinking about becoming an entrepreneur. Andy is the founder, and principal partner in his business caribbean creative. Entrepreneur interview questions when did you start thinking. Interviews with entrepreneurs entrepreneurship khan academy. Entrepreneurship could be a mission, whereas the entrepreneur could be a missionary. To do that, the views and perspectives of students, senior entrepreneurs and incubators were analyzed. Thats when people said, wow, he is really into business, said michael, in a recent interview with. A diehard entrepreneur at heart, yeshasvini helps people define what true entrepreneurship is and what it takes to be a leader. I was fortunate enough to sit down with alex tsigutkin, founder and ceo, axiomsl, a data and technology firm trying to make sense of the extremely complex world. Entrepreneur interview questions when did you start.
In his quest to gain insight into the experience of the entrepreneur, schwartz developed a friendly interview format, focused on a few critical questions, and located a diverse mix of men and women who fit his target group. This paper is part of research that provides a deeper understanding of housing as a productive asset and it role in promoting economic activity and improved affordable housing supply, through supporting the activities of home based and small scale landlords. Project in economics iv written interview with an entrepreneur submitted by. As i was looking at one of the first videos on your channel, at some point you said something it was game changing for the interview. The enterprise is a magnet, and therefore, the functions performed by him show the method of entrepreneurship. What personality traits have helped you most in being a successful entrepreneur. Brad touesnard is a young entrepreneur who is currently building a business and going to school concurrently. Free interview details posted anonymously by entrepreneur cafe interview candidates. Profile of the young entrepreneur in the west bank page ii acknowledgements the research team would like to thank yed staff members who took time from their busy schedules to assist in the development and implementation of this study, especially dr. Entrepreneur interview january 2006 entrepreneur interview assignment each student will interview an entrepreneur of hisher choice. The projects second objective is to make this material accessible to researchers and the wider public free of charge. This project aims to have an interview with an eminent businessman.
Oct 06, 2011 after interviewing jerry smith, a social entrepreneur in detroit, michigan, i made a narrated powerpoint displaying the information i gained through the interview. What has been your biggest failure as an entrepreneur and what did you learn from it. As the founder and president of university games, moog had been in the game business for well over a decade, producing mystery, trivia, and educational. Advice, insight, profiles and guides for established and aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide. In the interview below, i chatted with nitesh gupta a 22year old entrepreneur based in india who is spear heading the export department of his fathers company. Interview with entrepreneur and futurist zack kanter the.
He or she is an intermediary or gobetween who instigates a transformation. In cantillons definition, an entrepreneurs role lies between that of two or more other actors. Below are the questions i would like to ask any willing entrepreneur. Chose an entrepreneur in an industry that is personally interesting to you. Were you really living on the streets before becoming an entrepreneur. He is a 4th year computer science coop student at the university of new brunswick and has partnered with a fellow student to create zenutech. Who influenced you to want to become an entrepreneur. Recently, my nephew billy thibodeaux was taking a college course and he was asked to interview an entrepreneur. A written report on interview with an entrepreneur. Personal lessons and insights from accomplished entrepreneurs are the basis of this interview series produced by the ewing marion kauffman foundation and khan academy. Objectives to get acquainted with the different entrepreneurship skills required of running a company.
Interview an entrepreneur project 50 points overview. When i first started the company, i only had two parttime workers and a small office. Resource report 11 annexure a interviews with sucessful. Interview with entrepreneur and futurist zack kanter the founder of comes on rule breaker investing to talk about some of the most exciting trends in the market today. Focus on the most relevant and interesting information from. In spite of such speculations and acknowledgements, failure remains a relatively underresearched area, except perhaps from the primary perspective of the reasons behind failure. The purpose of the assignment was for the students to gain an understanding of entrepreneurship and what it means to be entrepreneur and to run a business. As the founder and president of university games, moog had been in the game business for well over a decade, producing mystery, trivia, and educational games for adults and children.
In your groups, interview an entrepreneur using approximately 25 questions. In his quest to gain insight into the experience of the entrepreneur, schwartz developed a friendlyinterview format, focused on a few critical questions, and located a diverse mix of men and women who fit his target group. Interviews with entrepreneurs entrepreneurship khan. If it is over 100, you are a good candidate to consider entrep reneurship as a career. I got two apple boxes, and i stood up on them in the morning as if i was giving a speech.
Interview with, and analysis of, an entrepreneur this is an individual assignment of 2,000 words in which you will demonstrate your understanding and application of entrepreneurial and leadership theory and practice. It was the fall of 1998 and bob moog was eager to jump on the internet bandwagon. Raymond has an entrepreneurial spirit and proven results, i and you have a lot to learn from him and he will be sharing some things with us in this interview. Discuss introduction of entrepreneur within the entrepreneurship intrapreneurship forums, part of the resolve your query get help and discuss projects category. The eminent businessman to interview is ashwin srivastava. Following the interview about their business hismile, young entrepreneurs nik mirkovic and alex tomic answer. It is truly amazing to see young entrepreneurs using the power of the web to reach amazing heights of success. I personally admire him as he has achieved a lot in his young age. Raymond is really a great example of a true entrepreneur and due to my exams this interview will have been published before now. The discussion is most relevant to sustainable businesses focused on offering new products and services in response to societal concerns. Personality traits of entrepreneurs harvard business school. Jun 18, 2014 robert hill on the left with business partner nick shuff on the right. If you scored less than 100, you may also be a good candidate for entrepreneurship. Interview with successful indian entrepreneur yeshasvini.
An interview with an eminent businessman hsc projects. Students will visit a locally owned business and interview the entrepreneur. I came back to the area for the sole reason to be close to my only. Oct 12, 2014 i was fortunate enough to sit down with alex tsigutkin, founder and ceo, axiomsl, a data and technology firm trying to make sense of the extremely complex world of financial regulation. The business should be one in which the student has interest, and. What was the first endeavor you did as an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship as an educational value the youth entrepreneurship challenge is a vast social undertaking in which the education community plays an important role. He or she is an intermediary or gobetween who instigates a. Jan 26, 2012 the projects second objective is to make this material accessible to researchers and the wider public free of charge. Students will understand what is involved in owning and operating a business. The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience but where he.
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