Getting Creative: What Problem Must be Solved?
The Hatch: A Space for Creative Thinking
Hatching new ideas
This past week, my MSU media entrepreneurship class took a quick trip to The Hatch on Grand River. The Hatch is a program that helps student entrepreneurs grow ideas. I have had some friends use the Hatch’s resources to help get their company’s website up-to-date and figure out funding, but I personally never thought I would… Continue reading Hatching new ideas
Entrepreneurship: The Path I Never Thought About
When I started college, I had no thoughts about entrepreneurship or starting my own business. I had one goal: find a job. I spent my entire college career joining clubs and doing internships in hopes of starting a career after graduation. Last week, I saw an entirely different path that college students can take. My… Continue reading Entrepreneurship: The Path I Never Thought About
My ‘ah ha!’ moment? Most great start-ups come from a simple idea
When people think about how to become the next Bill Gates or Steve Jobs, they expect to suddenly be hit with an idea that’s too good to be true. However, this is not how most ideas that will be successful come about. They require attention and effort, and being ready to strike when that big… Continue reading My ‘ah ha!’ moment? Most great start-ups come from a simple idea
A startup problem, are our ideas what consumers want?
How often has it happened that while you are walking around the house doing some chores, an idea comes to you. I’m not talking about some fully formed thoughts, just something different that you know could help you along. For me it happens every time I have to use a dustpan. The last thin line… Continue reading A startup problem, are our ideas what consumers want?
The Spark: How great ideas happen and why they matter
Anticipation and gumption seem to be the base recipe for a successful entrepreneur. The rest of it is anyone’s guess. While listening to Masters of Scale, a podcast hosted by Reid Hoffman who co-founded Linkedin, I learned this. Hoffman consistently emphasized, in so many words, that this is why Sara Blakley was so successful at starting… Continue reading The Spark: How great ideas happen and why they matter
Putting ‘Start’ in Startup
I have never dreamt of being the next Steve Jobs… or Bill Gates… or Mark Zuckerberg. My childhood goals never centered around starting my own company, and I never planned on pursuing that career path. I never thought that I would build a company as powerful as each of theirs. I have come to realize,… Continue reading Putting ‘Start’ in Startup
The Start-Up Mentality for the Everyday Person
You don’t have to have all the answers…you just need a problem to solve.
Navigating Innovation, One Idea At A Time
I ’ve always wanted to be a writer. I was drawn to the news industry for the opportunity to use creativity and language, and to give a voice to the people and events that shape our world. Today, I’ve realized that journalism professionals are responsible for much more than that. It’s time for us to… Continue reading Navigating Innovation, One Idea At A Time
Starting a Startup and the Importance of Listening to your Audience
What is the first step in creating a successful startup? Well according to Reid Hoffman and his podcast Masters of Scale, it is to look and look and look for your big idea, and then act on it! A lot of people can think of all these great, successful ideas in their minds. However, not… Continue reading Starting a Startup and the Importance of Listening to your Audience
Spartans Innovate 