Elon Musk once said:
"If something is important enough, or you believe something is important enough, even if you are scared, you will keep going."
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Discover the Key to Entrepreneurial Success
Becoming a startup founder usually means giving up on your full time job and devoting all your time and effort to building the company of your dreams. This is a hard path that not everyone can walk. But courage and character can be trained and this module's goal is to make you look inside of yourself to find the inner strength to become a true entrepreneur.
Are you scared to start but excited to try startups out?
Then hop on the Fe\male Switch train!
- start with any idea that you love and become your first customer
- do your market research to make sure you are not going to be the only customer
- put the business stuff on paper, starting with the pitchdeck
- come up with a funding strategy (either bootstrapping or raising money)
- don't give up easily, take care of your mental health and find your balance
- combine what you do with who you are to become a happy entrepreneur.
- learning what a startup founder's life is like
- getting to know about business ideas and how to pick them up
- learning how to identify and address customers' needs
- taking the first step towards building your network
- finding out whether a startup life is for you
- staying cool and healthy
- how to trust your gut
- how to set the right priorities
- what the F/MS project's founding principles are
- how a female CEO runs a company
- how to get started
- how to CEO things like a pro
- reading presentations: 1-2 hours
- doing assignments: 2-5 hours
What makes an entrepreneur?
| Sahar Hashemi | TEDxYouth@Bath
Unlock Insights: Knowledge Presentations
Dive into a treasure trove of knowledge!
Here, you’ll discover presentations that cover key topics in the startup world. Whether it's a solo gem or a series of insightful talks, each presentation is designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to thrive. Get ready to learn, absorb, and apply what you find to your entrepreneurial journey.
Here, you’ll discover presentations that cover key topics in the startup world. Whether it's a solo gem or a series of insightful talks, each presentation is designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to thrive. Get ready to learn, absorb, and apply what you find to your entrepreneurial journey.
6 Essential Insights for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Here, we’ll dive into six pivotal insights that’ll supercharge your startup journey
Embrace Failure
Every successful entrepreneur has stories of epic fails. Learn to see failure as a stepping stone, not as the end. Dust yourself off, analyze what went wrong, and pivot. It’s all part of the grind!
Network Like a Pro
Connections matter. Attend virtual meetups, join forums, and don’t be shy to slide into those DMs. You never know when a casual chat could lead to your next opportunity or partnership.
Market Research is Key
Don’t skip this step! Understand your audience. What do they want? Conduct surveys, check out social media trends, and gather insights. Knowledge about your market can save you time and money.
Set Clear Goals
Write down what you want to achieve. Set short and long-term goals. This keeps you focused. Plus, it’s super satisfying to check things off your list as you conquer each milestone.
Stay Updated on Trends
The startup world moves fast. Subscribe to industry news, follow thought leaders, and stay aware of market changes. This will help you adapt, innovate, and stay ahead of the competition.
Prioritize Self-Care
Don’t burn out! Balance is crucial. Schedule “me time,” exercise, or just do nothing. A healthy mind and body will boost your creativity and productivity. You can’t pour from an empty cup, honey!
Now's the time to check up on your progress. Take our theory quiz - it's FREE and you can do it as many times as your heart desires.
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Wrap-Up & Next Steps
You've made it to the end of this module, and guess what?
You're one step closer to being a startup pro! Take a moment to reflect on what you've learned. Jot down key takeaways, insights, or even a funny meme that sums it all up. Your thoughts matter, and they help solidify your knowledge. Ready to crush it? After this, gear up for the next module where we dive even deeper into the world of startups. Let's keep this momentum going!
You're one step closer to being a startup pro! Take a moment to reflect on what you've learned. Jot down key takeaways, insights, or even a funny meme that sums it all up. Your thoughts matter, and they help solidify your knowledge. Ready to crush it? After this, gear up for the next module where we dive even deeper into the world of startups. Let's keep this momentum going!
Jump on board for the Next Module. You'll love it!
How to discover your perfect startup investor: Investor playbook module
Explore the Investor Playbook module and learn how to find your perfect startup investor. Uncover key strategies for startup success.
Our entrepreneurs love the Module
- WinnieI enjoyed learning from the startup playbook and liked everything about it. I agree that as an aspiring entrepreneur sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the thought of how much I have to learn and do to create a scalable startup. I learnt that it's ok and I can only learn by doing.
I was happy to learn that it's fine to create a startup without a co-founder and to only seek one when I can't manage alone. I was a bit disappointed to learn that investors don't like first time founders although I can understand they don't want to take the risks. To combat this problem, I joined the startup game to learn and gain startup experience and hopefully one day an investor shall give my startup idea a chance.
No improvement suggestions at the moment - NitchelleI enjoyed the videos presented, especially about Sahar Hashemi. I've learned more about becoming a CEO on here than actually attending my master's degree class.
- PereIt is helpful and easy to understand.
- DeeI think you explain things very clearly. You have provided lots of extra tools to look at as well.
- GretaSo far it has given a lot of very useful information and advices.