I’m passionate about entrepreneurship and its intersection with where people can discover their personal career journey. I’ve studied entrepreneurship programs in some of the most selective business schools like Wharton, UVA Darden, and Toronto Rotman. In that study, my colleague and I found that academic programs were beginning to break free from a narrowly defined approach to entrepreneurship. Our research showed that even in the classroom students could learn mold-breaking entrepreneurial methods, that tapped into more of our minds than simply scientific management.
I’m passionate about entrepreneurship and its intersection with where people can discover their personal career journey. I’ve studied entrepreneurship programs in some of the most selective business schools like Wharton, UVA Darden, and Toronto Rotman. In that study, my colleague and I found that academic programs were beginning to break free from a narrowly defined approach to entrepreneurship. Our research showed that even in the classroom students could learn mold-breaking entrepreneurial methods, that tapped into more of our minds than simply scientific management.
Entrepreneurial Action
There are many methods, but most important is to have a bias towards action, a commitment to getting things done.
For aspiring founders, the path ahead can be ambiguous and unclear. It may be difficult for entrepreneurs to get started because they don't know where to begin. The four methods promoted by the Founder's Challenge help you identify a starting position with your venture and to begin taking action. Each method asks different questions that prompt you to begin seeking or developing venture opportunities.
Cut Twice, Measure Later
Design Thinking creates Understanding
The PROBLEM
that inspired it
Your Idea
Test & Measure with
Lean Startup
You have to beyond an idea to test and measure. You have to more clarity about the key activities of your business, key assumptions, and hopefully a prototype. When you've gotten through the dense fog, Lean Startup is a great way to see the various paths.
Measure Again
with Strategy & Planning
Taking action is costly. As you grow and mature, examining your options and considering your strategy becomes increasingly critical to your success.
Business plans are outdated for startups. So when you are ready to stop being a startup and transition toward a mature company--planing starts to become essential. Using Discovery Driven Planning adds some flexibility and optionality to the futures you may pursue.
Choose an action method to learn more.
Choose an action method to learn more.
