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A past client shared this with me recently stating Downing EdTech Consulting team gave her the freedom to innovate. I take that as a high compliment because we want our clients to dream and let us figure out the design, technology, and delivery. From social media to online courses to tech selection, we want to help you handle the details while you focus on your product, book, or startup. We work from authors to entrepreneurs to small and medium-sized businesses. We love the details, let us help you manage the chaos! #edtech #elearning #strategicplanning #techstack

Monday blues? Not for the studentpreneurs out there who are mastering the art of balancing textbooks and startup dreams with flair! 🌟 In a world of deadlines and exams, these visionary scholars are donning superhero capes over their backpacks, transforming mundane Mondays into a canvas for creativity and entrepreneurship. From lecture halls to boardrooms, they're rewriting the Monday narrative. Imagine this: coffee-fueled study sessions by day, brainstorming the next big idea by night. It's not just a Monday; it's a dynamic interplay between academia and innovation. 💡☕ Every equation solved is not just academic triumph but also a step closer to launching a startup. The library becomes more than a study haven; it transforms into a think tank, and the campus, a breeding ground for innovation. 🚀📈 Sure, Mondays might be hectic, but for studentpreneurs, it's a thrilling hustle. These go-getters, dreamers, and future moguls navigate the studentpreneurial journey with resilience, creativity, and a touch of audacity. Becoming a studentpreneur is about seizing opportunities, embracing challenges, and fostering a mindset of innovation. Start by identifying your passion and areas where you see room for improvement or innovation. Attend entrepreneurship events, network with like-minded individuals, and seek mentorship from those who've trodden a similar path. Use your academic pursuits as a foundation, integrating your coursework with real-world problem-solving. Remember, every challenge is a chance to innovate, and every class is an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to entrepreneurial endeavors. So, students, let's turn our Mondays into a launchpad for success – where textbooks meet startups and dreams become reality!🎓💼 #mondaymotivation #Studentpreneur #startupdreams #startupjourney #startup #entrepreneurship 🌈🌐

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Many students think they can’t start a business while studying—but many students prove that wrong. Here are 5 ways you can use your academic experience to run a business : 1. Use your student’s resources Use labs, mentors, and your campus network to get started and validate your idea. 2. Manage your time effectively Learn how to create a smart schedule to balance your courses with your business project. 3. Turn your coursework into business opportunities Align projects with your startup idea and validate them through assignments. 4. Build a strong team Connect with peers who have complementary skills to form an interdisciplinary startup squad. 5. Capitalize on your student status Join students' pitch competitions and incubators for more opportunities. #Bonus : Start small, solve real problems, and document your journey. Connect with 5 new people in your industry weekly—your academic insights are your advantage! 👉 Ready to turn your project into a real business? Drop a « Yes » in the comments! 👉 Want personalized guidance? Send me a DM. #StudentEntrepreneur #StartupLife  #Entrepreneurship  #dare2be  #YoungEntrepreneurs #Innovation #college #university

Introducing The Build 2.0... We are delighted to introduce The Build 2.0, an intensive one-month tech and entrepreneurship bootcamp for tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and everyone who desires to stay ahead digitally. Having successfully executed The Build 1.0 where about 400 youths were equipped with personal branding and employability skills, The Build 2.0 is our next response to the increasing evolution of technology and the need to equip youth with the knowledge and tools to thrive in the digital age. This transformative bootcamp is a blend of hands-on tech training and entrepreneurial mentorship, equipping participants with the skills to create and lead in today’s fast-evolving world. This is not a regular tech bootcamp; it's one to look forward to. Stay tuned. Registration begins soon. #TheBuild2.0 #YALIOgun #TechSkills #Innovation #YouthEmpowerment #Entrepreneurship #TechBootcamp #DigitalAdvancement

A tale of mutual help and support! Recently, I had an enriching conversation with Sai Sreekar, where we explored the nuances of business success. From education to employment, and how SmartED is revolutionizing the journey. We also talked about technology, software, finding people to work with, and our own businesses. We both love startups, so our talk was really interesting. We shared ideas and talked about online learning and software companies. We agreed that running a business isn't just about making money right away; it's also about trusting each other, helping out, and feeling good about supporting others. We had a great chat and came up with some helpful ideas together. Surprisingly, we found out our journeys were pretty similar, which made us feel connected. Sai Sreekar's happy and passionate attitude was really inspiring. Sreekar, it was nice talking with you. Let's keep helping each other grow. PS: Congrats on your new course, Sreekar! If you want to know more about the courses, check out the website in the first comment. #helpingeachother #startingabusiness #learningonline #supportingothers #newcourse #softwaredevelopment #entrepreneurship Algogi SmartED

Embarking on the Startup Journey in College: Turning Passion into Profit! 📚 💲 College days are not just about textbooks and exams; they're a playground of untapped potential and boundless creativity. Here's a roadmap to kickstart your startup during this transformative period: 1) Identify Your Passion: What fires you up? Whether it's tech innovation, fashion, or social impact, find a niche that aligns with your interests. Passion fuels perseverance. 2) Leverage Campus Resources: Colleges are treasure troves of resources! From mentorship programs to entrepreneurship clubs, tap into the vast network of support and guidance available on campus. 3) Build a Stellar Team: Surround yourself with like-minded individuals who complement your skills. A diverse team brings varied perspectives, fostering innovation and resilience. 4) Validate Your Idea: Before diving in, validate your startup idea. Conduct surveys, seek feedback, and analyze the market. Ensure there's a demand for your product or service. 5) Network, Network, Network: Attend industry events, connect with alumni, and reach out to professionals in your field. Networking opens doors to opportunities, partnerships, and valuable insights. 6) Time Management is Key: Balancing academics and entrepreneurship requires effective time management. Prioritise tasks, set realistic goals, and learn to adapt to a dynamic schedule. 7) Seek Funding Wisely: Explore funding options available for student entrepreneurs. Pitch your idea to angel investors, participate in pitch competitions, or consider crowdfunding. 8) Fail Fast, Learn Faster: Mistakes are inevitable, but they are also powerful teachers. Embrace failures as learning opportunities and pivot when necessary. Remember, the journey is as important as the destination. Starting a startup in college is not just about creating a business; it's about cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset that will serve you well in any endeavor. Dream big, work hard, and turn those college days into the launching pad for your entrepreneurial adventure! 🚀 ✨ #Entrepreneurship #Startup #College #DreamBig #SangpuChangsan #Founder #CEO #BEING7EGEND

Entrepreneurship is very difficult, but in a strange way. Entrepreneurship is easy to understand, but hard to execute. I was discussing this with a college friend of mine. We majored in Computer Science together and that was a challenging pursuit. Computer Science, software engineering, etc., has a steep learning curve in terms of understanding concepts like algorithms, operating systems, and related topics. However, once you know how to program, you pretty much got it. Entrepreneurship has an inverse characteristic. I found that learning sales, marketing, product development, networking, and related skills are easy to understand from a text book perspective, but executing them with positive results is very difficult. Even entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses in the past sometimes struggle to duplicate success. As a senior software engineer, building new software can still have challenges, but those challenges can be solved in a reasonable amount of time. And when faced with those more difficult challenges, there are resources available from those who may have already solved a similar problem that you can copy and it will probably work for you. That's not always true in business. Just because a paid ad campaign on Facebook helped grow one startup doesn't mean it will work for your startup. What I did notice that makes entrepreneurship a little easier is that the more you work at it, you will begin to develop an intuition on how to pivot as you come across new challenges. Success in business requires several different skillsets just like programming with the key difference being that you will need to get better at working with, studying, and figuring out people rather than a computer. How to get customers, should I spend $X on ads, brand building, etc., are all people-problems. I figured for me to succeed in business as someone coming from a technical background, improving my soft skills and decision-making as an individual, learning how to observe what people find valuable, learning how to network and build relationships is just as valuable if-not more so than learning the next new tech stack. In fact, the technical skills I choose to learn moving forward are solely driven by what I've observed my future users/clients/subscribers/customers/target audience find valuable. What are some additional skills you've learned recently or are next on your todo list? #startups #softwareengineering

Last year I had the amazing opportunity to co-organize a podcast for the first time! It was as fun as challenging. We had to figure out many technicalities with professional recording equipment, which I wouldn't have managed without the support of our wonderful host (and colleague) Romaike Slikker 💥 We invited entrepreneurs, educators and industry leaders to share their views on entrepreneurial competences. Today I want to share with you, one of them! We invited Jorick Houtkamp from RVO/O2Lab to talk about bridging the gap between entrepreneurial education and businesses. Jorick shared his mission to bridge the gap between Dutch higher educational institutions and businesses. O2Lab facilitates knowledge transfer and inspiration between MBOs, HBOs, Universities, and businesses, aiming to connect technology, fundamental science, and the business world. Ultimately, their mission is to make entrepreneurial education more accessible, and to ensure educational quality such that the youth of today can create positive impact in the future! "In the Netherlands, there’s a strong emphasis on technological knowledge, which is undeniably crucial. However, to effectively apply this tech knowledge to tackle societal challenges, possessing broad entrepreneurial competences is equally important." – Jorick Houtkamp. Furthermore, Romaike and Jorick explored two approaches to entrepreneurship. While one sees entrepreneurship narrowly as starting your own business, more interesting is the broader perspective which involves possessing entrepreneurial competences leading to broad value creation, such as intrapreneurship. Just like Jorick, we at the AUAS Venture Centre share the belief that everyone can learn these competences, making everyone potentially entrepreneurial. Jorick wraps up the podcast with tips on developing entrepreneurial competences: 🚀 Embrace experiential learning: Start by doing and learn from experience. 🙋♀️ Seek help and stay open to it. 🔍 Start small: Don’t fear failure and be resilient; it's part of the learning process. Nothing is perfect within the first go! At the Venture Centre, we offer programs fostering entrepreneurship in both the broad and narrow sense. Our 10K Incubator Program guides students in developing their own business, and we organize intracurricular programs across faculties to teach entrepreneurial competences. If you see opportunities to integrate our programs within your faculty or are interested in collaborating with the Venture Centre, feel free to reach out to me via email at d.redondo@hva.nl! Listen to the Podcast via the Link in the Comments! #Entrepreneurship #Education #Innovation #HvA #AUAS #experientallearning  Disclaimer** This episode of the Podcast is in Dutch.