Testing the Hypothesis, Part 2
Who: Without actually launching the product, I do not think we will ever be able to determine the certain commercial applications that are possible from this technology for marinas, resorts, and all areas with boat dockage. So the certain people and business would include hotels, resorts, marinas, restaurants, yacht brokerages and residents that have a dock on their property.
What: The need I have described seems to be unique and I cannot really determine a need that is similar to it. The solution I have come up with provides efficiency, connivence, and most importantly, safety.
Why: I would say yes, that the underlying cause of outsiders' need could differ from those inside the boundary because outsiders could be using the product in a way it was not designed to. People inside the boundary recognize the product for its utility because it transforms an experience that they are used to and enjoy.
Inside the Boundary Outside the Boundary
Who is in/is not boat owners and people familiar with people uninterested in
boats and water sports
water sport activities
What Need is/ not save time spent with friends and family while on If you don't mind messing
with tangled rope
the water
Why Need Exists/ Need exists because today's method is outdated
and comes with many possible problems
Alternative Ex.
Friday, September 29, 2017
Solving the Problem
8A. Solving the Problem
I have come up with a product that solves the problem many water sports enthusiasts often run into while out on the water. When beginning to water ski, wake board, wake surf, or tube behind a boat, the first step is taking out the rope, untangling it, and adjusting it to which activity you are going to do. Not only is it a hassle to untangle when beginning to ride, it is also dangerous when it tangles while in the water. When the rope becomes tangled while in the water, it sinks. This is very dangerous because it could easily get caught in your boats engine propeller and cause a lot of expensive damage. The product I have come up is a self deploying and self receiving device that hold the wakeboard rope in a compact circular structure to assure no tangles or knots occur. Simply press a button to release and retrieve the rope to adjust the length. Easily pull the rope in when the skier/ rider/ boarder is finished by the push of a button to ensure the rope does not get caught in propeller. You never have to worry about tying knots onto a cleat ever again because one side of the device universally fits every cleat so it is easily removable. To summarize, the product organizes, releases, and retrieves the rope used to tow water sports enthusiasts and aims to keep the vessel and everyone involved is safe.
I have come up with a product that solves the problem many water sports enthusiasts often run into while out on the water. When beginning to water ski, wake board, wake surf, or tube behind a boat, the first step is taking out the rope, untangling it, and adjusting it to which activity you are going to do. Not only is it a hassle to untangle when beginning to ride, it is also dangerous when it tangles while in the water. When the rope becomes tangled while in the water, it sinks. This is very dangerous because it could easily get caught in your boats engine propeller and cause a lot of expensive damage. The product I have come up is a self deploying and self receiving device that hold the wakeboard rope in a compact circular structure to assure no tangles or knots occur. Simply press a button to release and retrieve the rope to adjust the length. Easily pull the rope in when the skier/ rider/ boarder is finished by the push of a button to ensure the rope does not get caught in propeller. You never have to worry about tying knots onto a cleat ever again because one side of the device universally fits every cleat so it is easily removable. To summarize, the product organizes, releases, and retrieves the rope used to tow water sports enthusiasts and aims to keep the vessel and everyone involved is safe.
Testing the Hypothesis Part 1
1. The opportunity that I see is located in the outdoor activities/ water sports section of the market. The opportunity I see optimizes your time on the water, removes hassle and frustration, prevents damage to your engine propeller, and protects those engaged in the water sport.
2. Water sport enthusiasts around the world are unable to efficiently set up, adjust, and retrieve the ropes used to tow water-skiers, wake-boarders, and wake- surfers because the ropes are easily susceptible to tangling, sinking, and possibly damaging your engine propeller.
2. Water sport enthusiasts around the world are unable to efficiently set up, adjust, and retrieve the ropes used to tow water-skiers, wake-boarders, and wake- surfers because the ropes are easily susceptible to tangling, sinking, and possibly damaging your engine propeller.
- The who: boat owners and water sport enthusiasts
- The what: unable to easily set up, adjust, and retrieve the towing rope
- The why: to prevent hassle and frustration, eases responsibility of vessel's operator, and protects the vessel's engine and propeller.
3. Hypothesis
- Testing the who: I believe the opportunity could expand to have commercial application if proven to work effectively.
- Testing the what:
- Testing the why
4. Interviews - To gain insight on this product from a few different perspectives, I interviewed my roommates that are familiar with boating activities and I interviewed some of my roommates that are not experienced on the water at all. I figured this strategy would help me get some drastically opposite answers that I had not thought of yet.
5. Given your interviews, what do you know about the opportunity that you didn't know before?
After conducting the interviews, I predicted almost correctly which certain roommates were going to say. Anderson and Chris, who have grown up on the water understood the purpose and opportunity almost immediately but Avery and Grant understood the technology and product. Avery and Grant were unable to grasp the possible commercial application this product could have. Although being around hectic docks from restaurants and marinas, Anderson and Chris were able to see where this device could make arriving and departing from docks very easy.
After conducting the interviews, I predicted almost correctly which certain roommates were going to say. Anderson and Chris, who have grown up on the water understood the purpose and opportunity almost immediately but Avery and Grant understood the technology and product. Avery and Grant were unable to grasp the possible commercial application this product could have. Although being around hectic docks from restaurants and marinas, Anderson and Chris were able to see where this device could make arriving and departing from docks very easy.
Friday, September 1, 2017
Entrepreneurship Story
I can think of several school projects throughout my educational career that have related to entrepreneurship in some way but I am going to share more of a real and relevant story. Throughout my late years of high school and early years of college, I instructed and taught middle schoolers how to play lacrosse. I would take one player at a time or I would do group lessons. Each would have their own price per hour. I would sometimes go to the players house with my portable net or just meet them at the local park across the street. This was my first sense of entrepreneurism and I really enjoyed helping kids learn the great game that I love.
I enrolled in ENT3003 for many reasons but I honestly just wanted to learn more about the concept, considering it is so broad. I would like to know more about running your own company and what it takes. Im hoping to learn things of that nature in this class. I would also like to learn about the success rates of businesses and some of the key comments necessary to become profitable.
I enrolled in ENT3003 for many reasons but I honestly just wanted to learn more about the concept, considering it is so broad. I would like to know more about running your own company and what it takes. Im hoping to learn things of that nature in this class. I would also like to learn about the success rates of businesses and some of the key comments necessary to become profitable.
Bug List
1. The number one thing that bugs me to no end is the complaining of others. I cannot take it when people complain about their situation without taking any action to improve out for themselves. If you're not trying to better yourself, thats your own fault.
- I believe this bug exists because in today's society, many feel they are entitled to success or something of value. This stems from the parenting the person had and if they were ever taught to work for or earn something.
2. During lunch or dinner while all my roommates and I are eating, I've come to notice that only half of us know how to chew with our mouth closed and not smack our lips. This is something that is not only rude, but also something that bugs many people, including me.
- This behavior has a lot to do with the manners their parents taught them at a young age. This bug exists simply because they were never taught proper manners.
3. This may seem like a random bug but it is something that does bother me. During a thunder storm or rain shower in Florida, there are always several people that feel the need to put on their emergency flashers. Not only is this dangerous to other drivers, it is illegal.
- This bug exists because some people are not aware of the laws and rules you must follow while operating a motorized vehicle.
4. At 9:20 as everyone rushes to their class on Museum Rd, the traffic is almost unbearable.
- This bug exists because their is only a single road that runs east and west directly through campus, therefore you have an overflow of traffic.
5. Every other morning having to wash the pan if I want to be able to cook breakfast because one of my roommates is too lazy to clean it.
- This bug exists because some people are inconsiderate and don't clean up after themselves.
6. When the Chipotle line goes out the door so you can never get lunch at actual lunch time.
- This bug exists because Chipotle is a sought after destination in Gainesville and I am also very impatient.
7. The heavy traffic near my house during the summer because tourists come to visit and shop at the Sawgrass Mills Mall.
- This bug exists because Ft Lauderdale has one of the largest ports in the world and can accompany many cruise ships full of eager customers.
8. A product that I have had that has not seemed to work properly is ignition on my scooter.
- This bug exists because the scooter has ben used a lot and is beginning to show wear and tear.
9. While home for the summer, my brother never replaced the toilet paper roll after it was finished and I would get very aggravated from that for some reason.
- This bug exists simply because my brother is very lazy.
10. My roommate and I have used Uber eats a couple times the past two weeks and there has been a problem with every order we've placed.
- I'm not too sure why this bug exists or who is at fault for the mistakes. We were unsure if it is the Uber's fault or the restaurants fault.
11. A service that bugs me is the kiosk employees at the mall try and sell you their product when it no is it not even intended for you. I do not want to purchase moisturizing cream for women.
- This bug exists simply because that is what their boss needs them to do. Their job is to push a product to as many people as possible.
12. While grocery shopping looking at items that say no sugar added then looking at the nutrition fact and it says it has many grams of sugar.
- I guess there are different forms of sugar that legally allow companies to advertise their product in that manner.
13. During summer while at a beach resort with my grandparents there are more people int eh pool than on the beach.
- I think it could be that most people up North don't have pools so they look at it as more of a luxury rather than the sand and salt water.
14. Trips to the DMV always seem to be dredged because it usually it not a great experience .
- I believe this is because those employees usually are very secure with their jobs.
15. After a flight when every passenger feels the urge to stand up cause a jam in the middle of the plane while still having to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane. It would be much smoother if you stood up as your isle left the plane.
- People are concerned about themselves before others most of the time.
16. Getting random calls all the time about fake or phony products.
- People will always scheme and try and trick you.
17. While in line at restaurants or other public places, some people tend to be rude to employees.
- Again, some people believe that their life is more important than yours.
18. At the golf course, when people don't fix their divots after hitting a shot from the tee box or fairway.
- It could affect other peoples shot and it is proper etiquette to care for the course.
19. When roommate leaves sweaty and stinky shoes in hallway for everyone else to smell.
- People think that their own body odors tend to not smell.
20. Last thing that bothers me is cocky or overly confident people. Humility is my favorite trait in anyone.
- I believe it all has to with how they were raised.
- I believe this bug exists because in today's society, many feel they are entitled to success or something of value. This stems from the parenting the person had and if they were ever taught to work for or earn something.
2. During lunch or dinner while all my roommates and I are eating, I've come to notice that only half of us know how to chew with our mouth closed and not smack our lips. This is something that is not only rude, but also something that bugs many people, including me.
- This behavior has a lot to do with the manners their parents taught them at a young age. This bug exists simply because they were never taught proper manners.
3. This may seem like a random bug but it is something that does bother me. During a thunder storm or rain shower in Florida, there are always several people that feel the need to put on their emergency flashers. Not only is this dangerous to other drivers, it is illegal.
- This bug exists because some people are not aware of the laws and rules you must follow while operating a motorized vehicle.
4. At 9:20 as everyone rushes to their class on Museum Rd, the traffic is almost unbearable.
- This bug exists because their is only a single road that runs east and west directly through campus, therefore you have an overflow of traffic.
5. Every other morning having to wash the pan if I want to be able to cook breakfast because one of my roommates is too lazy to clean it.
- This bug exists because some people are inconsiderate and don't clean up after themselves.
6. When the Chipotle line goes out the door so you can never get lunch at actual lunch time.
- This bug exists because Chipotle is a sought after destination in Gainesville and I am also very impatient.
7. The heavy traffic near my house during the summer because tourists come to visit and shop at the Sawgrass Mills Mall.
- This bug exists because Ft Lauderdale has one of the largest ports in the world and can accompany many cruise ships full of eager customers.
8. A product that I have had that has not seemed to work properly is ignition on my scooter.
- This bug exists because the scooter has ben used a lot and is beginning to show wear and tear.
9. While home for the summer, my brother never replaced the toilet paper roll after it was finished and I would get very aggravated from that for some reason.
- This bug exists simply because my brother is very lazy.
10. My roommate and I have used Uber eats a couple times the past two weeks and there has been a problem with every order we've placed.
- I'm not too sure why this bug exists or who is at fault for the mistakes. We were unsure if it is the Uber's fault or the restaurants fault.
11. A service that bugs me is the kiosk employees at the mall try and sell you their product when it no is it not even intended for you. I do not want to purchase moisturizing cream for women.
- This bug exists simply because that is what their boss needs them to do. Their job is to push a product to as many people as possible.
12. While grocery shopping looking at items that say no sugar added then looking at the nutrition fact and it says it has many grams of sugar.
- I guess there are different forms of sugar that legally allow companies to advertise their product in that manner.
13. During summer while at a beach resort with my grandparents there are more people int eh pool than on the beach.
- I think it could be that most people up North don't have pools so they look at it as more of a luxury rather than the sand and salt water.
14. Trips to the DMV always seem to be dredged because it usually it not a great experience .
- I believe this is because those employees usually are very secure with their jobs.
15. After a flight when every passenger feels the urge to stand up cause a jam in the middle of the plane while still having to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane. It would be much smoother if you stood up as your isle left the plane.
- People are concerned about themselves before others most of the time.
16. Getting random calls all the time about fake or phony products.
- People will always scheme and try and trick you.
17. While in line at restaurants or other public places, some people tend to be rude to employees.
- Again, some people believe that their life is more important than yours.
18. At the golf course, when people don't fix their divots after hitting a shot from the tee box or fairway.
- It could affect other peoples shot and it is proper etiquette to care for the course.
19. When roommate leaves sweaty and stinky shoes in hallway for everyone else to smell.
- People think that their own body odors tend to not smell.
20. Last thing that bothers me is cocky or overly confident people. Humility is my favorite trait in anyone.
- I believe it all has to with how they were raised.
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