Jean's Entrepreneurship Blog

 Reading through my posts throughout the semester, I can definitely see the highs and lows of this class and my concepts. I do think I had some pretty bad ideas (my concept in elevator speech #1) and some other ideas that are much stronger. There were also tough moments, especially in completing this class while dealing with the adverse effects of COVID in Florida.  The most formative experience in this class, however, has to be the three elevator speeches. I think I will not only remember having to record them, but I will hopefully carry the public speaking skills I earned from doing the speeches with me in the future. I am proud of the fact that I was able to progressively improve on each speech I gave, and I truly think this will carry on with me in the future. By now, while I may not necessarily be an entrepreneur because I haven't started a business, I definitely think I can understand and relate to the entrepreneurial mindset. While it seemed like a distant and confusing...

1) Opportunity In the United States, we have almost hit 5 million confirmed cases of coronavirus. There is no immediate end in sight for this pandemic, which has had extremely negative effects on not just our public health, but on our education systems and businesses in all kinds of industries, such as the tourism industry. While there are countless industries in need of assistance, one of the greatest hits has been taken by the food business industry. Coronavirus is passed through air particles, which has made millions of people (myself included) weary of eating indoors or even risking exposure at restaurants. "Did the chef wash his hands?" "What if their masks weren't worn properly when handling my food?" These questions and many more run through the minds of consumers. Restaurants have had to adjust by complying with social distancing and mask orders. This means setting tables at least six feet apart, which greatly diminishes their capacity. This means even r...