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Course Outline: How to Be an Entrepreneur

Course Outline: How to Be an Entrepreneur

Format: 4 Modules

Goal: Master the 5-step framework for identifying and validating business opportunities.

Module 1: Spot the Gap (Inefficiencies & Trends)

Key Actions:

Identify recurring complaints, high costs, or service gaps in existing industries.

Monitor shifts in technology, regulation, and demographics to anticipate demand.

Outcome: A list of 3 potential problem areas driven by market gaps or emerging trends.

Module 2: Leverage Your Edge (Expertise & Stakeholders)

Key Actions:

Map your professional domain knowledge to find operational weaknesses outsiders miss.

Conduct direct stakeholder interviews to uncover practical, commercializable problems.

Outcome: One refined problem statement validated by industry insight and direct customer feedback.

Module 3: The Feasibility Filter

Key Actions:

Score the idea against 5 criteria: Market Size, Competition, Capital Needs, Regulatory Risks, and Resource Alignment.

Apply the "Go/No-Go" decision framework.

Outcome: A clear verdict on whether the opportunity is viable or unsustainable.

Module 4: Final Deliverable – The Opportunity Dossier

Deliverable: A 2-page summary containing:

The identified opportunity (Gap/Trend).

Your unique advantage (Expertise/Insight).

The feasibility score (Data-driven assessment).

Key Takeaway: Move from intuition to a repeatable framework. End with one validated, feasible business opportunity.

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