Module 1.1 - Introduction-elec

Introduction MODULE 1.1 Learning for… …continuous improvement …organizational change …national development

Module Objective

To have a clear overview of the Technopreneurship Course

Module Outline Getting to Know You Class Policies and Agreements Leveling of Expectations Technopreneurship Overview Course Model (SEED) Course Outline Film Showing

Getting to Know You SIP-SAP-SOP Game Mechanics: – Chairs are arranged in a circle – “It” says SIP-SAP-SOP • SIP: describe in one word the person to your right • SAP: describe in one word the person to your left • SOP: describe yourself in one word • SIP-SAP-SOP: exchange seats

Class Policies

Class Agreements

Expectation Setting

Ball Tossing: If you catch the ball, state your expectations for this course Start with “I expect to…”

What is Technopreneurshi p?

Technopreneurshi p Defined

Technopreneurship is entrepreneurship in the field of high technology

Course Model - SEED Self Mastery Development

Environment Mastery

of Business Plan

Enterprise Mastery

Self- Mastery Self-mastery is knowing one’s self. Self-mastery brings passion. When you know yourself, you know what you want and do not want. Source: Jay Bernardo III

Environment Mastery Environment mastery is about generating business ideas and seeking opportunities out from his or her environment through • serendipity walks • crises • trends • etc. Source: Jay Bernardo III

Enterprise Mastery Enterprise Mastery is how to run a business This pertains to the knowledge of the different enterprise disciplines such as: Creating the Business Marketing Management Operations Management Financial Management Source: Jay Bernardo III

Development of Business Plan Development of a business plan covers: writing the business plan presenting and defending the business plan adding refinements to the presented business plan

Film Showing •

Title: Pirates of Silicon Valley

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Write a reaction paper about the film

Guide Questions: 1. What are the factors that contributed to the success and failure of Steve Jobs as a technopreneur? 2. How do you see yourself as a technopreneur? 3. Would you take the same career path that Steve Jobs took? Why or why not?

End of Module 1