Session 2 Entrepreneur Traits

Master Agenda

Session 1 - January 10th What is creativity? What is my passion?

Session 2 - January 17th Behavior traits of a successful entrepreneur.

Session 3 - January 24th Turning your passion into a business opportunity.

Session 4 - January 31st Steps needed for your startup ... 1, 2, 3 GO.

Session 5 - February 7th Financials of the business opportunity.

Session 6 - February 21st Presentation skills, successful pitches, what ideas got funded.

Session 7 - February 28th Filing your patent, patent gotchas, successes and failures.

Session 8 - March 6th Pitch your business plan to VCs (12 spots will be available).

Who Inspires You ?

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Marc Zuckerberg (Facebook)

Jack Dorsey (Twitter & Square)

Elon Musk (Tesla & SpaceX)

Richard Branson (Virgin Group)

Lori Greiner(QVC, Shark Tank)

Oprah Winfrey (OWN Network)

Coco Chanel (Chanel)

A Successful Entrepreneur is a Leader

What Makes A Leader?

Key Leadership Traits

Most Importantly - Leaders Listen More Than They Speak

It’s About Building and Working as a Team

Teamwork

Build and Advance your Team

Entrepreneurs are Risk Takers

Risk Taking

Risk Taking – All In

Other Key Traits …

Conquer Fear

Perseverance

Being Strong … Under All Circumstances

Values

Integrity

Social Good

In Conclusion

Entrepreneurs are Mentally Strong People

Class Exercise

Exercise: An Entrepreneur Who Inspires You

• Please research your favorite entrepreneur (who are not Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs).

• Bring 3 interesting facts that make them successful as entrepreneurs in about 3 lines.

• Prepare to present to the class.