Last year I took part in the Big Idea Gator Business Plan Competition. It was a very interesting experience, not only because I was learning about how to make a Business Plan and pitch the concept, but also because I was working with someone else's idea that needed to be evolved to make more feasible. The product was an accessory which would attach to any writing instrument that would turn it into a "smartpen". This would give it the ability to record writing digitally, make audio notes, and have motion controls that could tie into a smartphone or computer application. I acted as the Chief Technical Officer (did feel weird about having a title like that) and researched the existing market and products. We actually made it to the top sixteen and presented in front of a group of investors. It was a very cool experience, which I hope to try again in the upcoming years.
I chose this class because I do have a strong interest in joining a start up or creating my own businesses. But I hope that even if that doesn't end up happening, I do learn valuable skills that will help me in the future.
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| The name of the company concept was Atramentum (it means ink in Latin, weren't we fancy). |
Hey Matthew, I loved reading about your position in the Big Idea Gator Business Plan Competition. Me being a person interested in creating/starting up my own company, whether it be based off a particular product or not, found it very interesting how you even had the opportunity to present your idea to a group of investors! My friend did something similar with his company/products. You can check it out on my page! http://bradksingh.blogspot.com/2016/01/my-entrepreneurship-story.html Don't stop the entrepreneurial grind!
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