10 things they don't teach you in college about entrepreneurship
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Presentation I gave to the Northeastern University Entrepreneurship Club on February 14th, 2012.This presentation covers what I and friends I spoke with said were the things they wished they'd learned in school as well as how to start learning those skills while in school.TRANSCRIPT
10 Things About 10 Things About Entrepreneurship They Entrepreneurship They
Don’t Teach You in CollegeDon’t Teach You in College
……and how to learn themand how to learn them
Jason Evanish CEO / Co-Founder
Greenhorn Connect, LLC
February 14, 2012Entrepreneur’s ClubNortheastern University
Who am I?
• BS EE ‘08
• MS TE ‘09
• Co-founder Greenhorn Connect
• Lean Startups Disciple
10 Things About 10 Things About Entrepreneurship They Entrepreneurship They
Don’t Teach You in CollegeDon’t Teach You in College
……and how to learn themand how to learn them
First, a Public Service Announcement…
#10: How to Email
How to really email
Use the http://three.sentenc.es/ Model:
1)Greeting + Who you & your startup are
2)What you’re looking for / Why contacting
3)End with your ASK
Three.Sentenc.es ExampleHi David,
My name is Jason Evanish and I’m the founder of GreenhornConnect.com, a site with all the startup resources, events and jobs in Boston.
We’re currently working hard to improve our customer acquisition and Janet told me you’re an expert in this. I’d love to hear some of your insights.
Would you be available for coffee or a call next week? You can see my availability here: http://tungle.me/Evanish
Thanks,Jason
#9: How to Ask for Help & Engage Mentors
What to do
• Be specific
• Know why you’re asking
• Have a goal end result
• Be mindful of their time
#8: How to $ell
Learn How to Sell…Anything!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCf46yHIzSo
#7: How to Live Lean
Greenhorn Hacks for Living Lean
#6: How to Lead a Team
How to Learn to Lead
Class Projects
#5: How to work with people in
other disciplines
Start a Side Project
Try to Learn and Ask for Help!
#4: How to Build a Network
Everything You Need to Know About Networking
…and a site you might find helpful for networking in Boston
#3: The Who, What, When, Where, Why & How of Fundraising
Signs You’re Ready to Raise Money
• You have paying customers or millions of users.
• You know exactly how much money you need.
• You know how you’d spend it to the last dollar.
• You can demonstrate the market potential.
#2: Pattern Matching
Pattern Matching – Forming your own opinion based on hearing views from others.
#1: Handling Failure
Solution – Start Something!Solution – Start Something!
Coming Feb 22nd @ The BU School of Management Sign up here: http://bostonstartupfair.eventbrite.com
Work at a Startup!
Contact Info• Twitter: @Evanish & @GreenhornBoston
• Email: [email protected]
• The site: www.GreenhornConnect.com
• www.facebook.com/GreenhornConnect
• Greenhorn Linked in Group