B16 - Real world stories of collegiate entrepreneurs at the Blackstone LaunchPad at Kent State Unive
Q.1
What was Jarrell Sulling, Founder of Burst-On Development, biggest challenge?
FFinding capital
inding a accelerator program for entrepreneurs
Knowing what the problem was but not being able to come up with the best solution
Marketing his product
Q.2
What/who inspired Diane Baldridge, Founder of Knitting for Those in Need, to start her own business?
Her mother
A service project through the youth and young adult program at the American Red Cross
Her knitting club
Both Her mother and A service project through the youth and young adult program at the American Red Cross
Q.3
According to Robin Bonatesta, Co-founder of Somato, what was the biggest challenge for their startup?
Understanding the business side of the operation
Understanding the latest technology
Finding resources and mentors
Startup costs
Q.4
What is Ms. Bonatesta’s advice for prospective entrepreneurs?
Have a large amount of startup capital
Dream big
Accept challenges
Learn how to take risks
Q.5
What advice does Ryan Schoeneman, Founder of Colby Featherbottoms’s Custom Sound Machines, have for prospective entrepreneurs?
a. Dream big
b. Network
c. Take risks
d. Understand that you cannot do everything yourself