welcome 9th annual ideas challenge 第九届年度思想挑战.ppt

? Questions * Wrap Up Benefits of participation. Entry deadline = April 2 at 5 PM. Must submit two forms from CNVE website. Must be able to articulate idea in 1000 words or less. Get going…$8,000 is waiting to get spent! * Key Dates ! Thank You * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Opportunity Defined An opportunity is a favorable set of circumstances that creates the need for a new product, service, or business idea. Most entrepreneurial firms are started in one of two ways: Some firms are internally stimulated. An entrepreneur decides to start a firm, searches for and recognizes an opportunity, then starts a business. Other firms are externally stimulated. An entrepreneur recognizes a problem or an opportunity gap and creates a business to fill it. * * * * * * * * * * Welcome9th AnnualIdeas ChallengeDavid Flint, Ph.D. ‘97 * Agenda Sign in sheets About the Center Ideas Challenge Overview Linking Idea and Opportunity Questions and Answers Wrap Up * About CNVE Providing encouragement, education, networking and assistance to students, faculty and Texas businesses. To help develop and support an entrepreneurial culture on our campus. Mays Business School Graduate Programs PPA Track- Entrepreneurial Leadership PPA M.S.- Entrepreneurial Leadership Certificate in Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurial Leadership Students approx 410 Entrepreneurship Faculty 8 – Distinguished Professor to Lecturer IdeasChallengeOverview * Ideas Challenge Campus-wide program asking: What’s your big idea? New Product New Service New Company Ideas are judged by members of the business and academic communities. Cash prizes awarded. * Why We Do This Students: Encourage entrepreneurial thinking. Real world feedback on your idea. Skills development. Nice resume addition. Cash prizes and recognition. Texas AM: Showcase our students. Develop entrepreneurial culture. Involve business community in AM activities. * How it Works Student develops bright id