ENT 3003 Blog - Trenton Cimijotti

The feedback I was given was very encouraging. Many people liked the uniqueness of my business plan. This gave me confidence in knowing that is not just myself that thinks this is a good idea worth exploring. In addition, they commented on my hand motions reflecting that I was genuinely enthusiastic about my plan. However, there was a suggestion to describe a little more about the revenue versus the expenditures. I made sure to add more details about that this time around. I was lucky enough to be given all great pieces of feedback that I can implement into my pitch that will make it improve. What I chose to change is add a section dedicated to explaining where revenue comes from and what the main expenditures are. To stay around the 90-second mark I had to shorten the attention grabber. I originally ask four questions but now I ask only three.

Five ways that I have human capital: Determination: When I have work to do I put in the time and effort to get it done. I do not allow myself to get distracted when I am doing my work. Accountable: When I am asked to do something I do it. I will not drop a commitment if I had already agreed to it. Honesty: If a friend asks for honest advice I will give it to them. I prefer not to lie because it would be disrespectful to the person I am lying to. Open to communication: When something needs to be talked about between someone and myself I am open to having that conversation. Ambitious: I constantly set high goals for myself. Then whenever I finish one goal I set another. I can never do something without a goal in mind. In this interview, my father goes into detail about what traits he sees in me that set me apart from everyone else. These traits were mostly seen while handling school project from high school. In this interview, my mom shares that she is proud of the way ...

Through my interviews, I was able to add on to the service to make better. My first interview was with Brandon. He gave me several ways that judge computer recycling programs. He said he focuses on the cost and location near his home. He also explained the time he used the service and the people who took his computer were very rude. Now he will never go back to that program. Codee was another person I interviewed. He mostly detailed his thought process after the last time he used a computer recycling program. He mentioned that he kept it out of his mind until thinking about threats to his personal information. He liked the convenience factor of the place he dropped off his old computer but realized he might have given up some of his privacy. Lastly, Giancarlo and I had a conversation about the need for more information about programs that will recycle your computer. He shared his story about when he dropped his computer off it was in a weird location he had never been to before. In add...

I have a few tips and insider information students taking next semester's class should know. Most importantly, this class is about the mindset not the mechanical aspects of entrepreneurship. That means the assignments will be to learn the way to think about the world. These assignments are not difficult. However, they will require you to put in the time. Good behaviors for this class are to do the assignments throughout the week. That is what I developed for all the weeks except for one. I had one moment that I felt like giving up. It was coming close to midnight and the assignments were not done yet. I was stressed thinking I had no chance of getting the assignments done. I could have easily just given up and not tried to get them done. Then I worked hard and got it all done just in time because I lucky did my interviews earlier in the week. However, through this stressful experience, I developed my hardworking attitude towards the class. Overall, I have three tips to help ...

Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson What surprised you the most? What surprised me the most was that Steve Jobs admitted that his biggest failure was not a professional one but a social one. He was disappointed in the way he handled accidentally getting his girlfriend at the time pregnant. This was most surprising to me because in the media Steve Jobs was always portrayed as a person absorbed with their work beyond anything else. What about the entrepreneur did you most admire? I admire that he saw opportunities that no one else could see and when he saw them he did everything in his power to get them done. He was known by his team as someone that had a distorted reality because of this trait. What about the entrepreneur did you least admire? I did not admire the fact he was an aggressive impression manager. He never micromanaged his teams but he did make his standards known by being aggressive. This aggression was on the verge of inappropriate in many instances. Did the entrepreneur e...

Choosing a segment: I chose a segment of young creative college students that will rely on computers for both school and their professional life. One was Kelly, a graphic design major at UF. Another was Jonah, who creates commercials online for organizations that want to throw events. Then lastly, I interviewed Melinda, who is certified in adobe photoshop and illustrator. Interview Details: Jonah, in particular, was concerned about the number of computers he would go through in a short time. He explained that he wants the best computers who have the capability to handle the software needed to make his commercials. Kelly mentioned that humans are responsible for the environment regardless of their profession. She hopes one-day computers are completely recyclable and are as easy as leaving the trash out. She also was concerned by the average cost of computers so it is natural to think that computer recycling is similarly expensive. Kelly definitely thought companies would want their comp...

1) You. Who you are. What your talents are. What your skills and experiences are. Also: what are your aspirations? Specifically regarding your business concept, how do you see this business (if you were to start it) playing a role in your life? My name is Trenton Cimijotti. I am a Marketing major at UF. I enjoy problem-solving and working in teams. When I see a problem I automatically think of solutions and get annoyed when it is not solved. I always search for adventures. If I were to start this business concept it would play a huge role in my life. It would require my attention almost 24/7 from time spent spreading the word to actually managing the day to day operations. In addition, I always thought of myself as a subtle perfectionist. For example, whenever I work on projects I set incredibly high standards. I feel that with this business concept I would do the same. 2) What are you offering to customers? Describe the product or service (in other words, how you'll solve customer...

Who:  Through my interviews, I learned additional information about who would actually be seen as outside of my intended market. I interviewed 2 people who describe themselves as “environmentally conscious”. Surprisingly, both of them mentioned they would change the computer they would buy even if the computer did have a recycling program attached to it. Then a father who is budgeting to buy his son a computer for college. He brought up an interesting point saying it should be the individual's responsibility that a computer does get recycled in a proper way whatever way that may be. He wants computer recycling to be as effortless as possible. Another interviewee continued to mention the issue of the fee. He referenced how Best Buy has a nearly free program to recycle computers or more electronics. However, my last interviewee pointed out that if the fee was low enough he would make special arrangements to have their computers picked up and taken to a new recycling program. He d...

The opportunity: The disposal of old computers through a computer specific recycling program that ensures that no part of the intended recycled computer ends up in a third world country. Also, some computer recycling programs already exist. Computer recycling programs can either be found at a local retail store such as Best Buy or an electronic recycling center. These have been notable unreliable system and non-existent in rural areas. Many news stories have reported seeing e-waste (electronic waste) in poverty-stricken areas of China and undeveloped nations. When electronics are given to areas of poverty to take apart toxins end up in the soil or rivers because the methods being used to separate the valuable metals (burning or acid-bath techniques). In addition, there is a large amount of “sham recyclers”. These are companies that offer to take old computers and disassemble them for free. However, they end up selling the hard drives to people who want sensitive information. The servi...

Computer recycling program Opportunity: Majority of adults and children in America own a computer. Computers only have a limited lifespan before the owner decides to get rid of the computer. The Who: Everyone that has a computer they want to discard The What: They are having to get rid of their old computers The Why: Computers either break down or become obsolete causing the owners to get a newer computer to replace it. Testing the who: It is not just singular people who have this need. Companies that provide their employees with laptops need a way to dispose of these laptops. In addition, this could be anyone who owns a computer in or outside the United States. Schools who get money to provide students with laptops and desktops in their library. Testing the what: 73% of adult Americans own a computer. 93% of adult Americans have a cell phone. (www.pewinternet.org) However, when Americans upgrade there is usually a program that allows the owner of the phone to sell it bac...

Economic trend: Helping companies recruit high skilled workers to replace the baby boomers that are retiring within their company. http://www.sharonherald.com/news/local_news/critical-moment-for-companies-as-baby-boomers-retire/article_802c8ad2-620e-11e8-a5dc-83f3b24d6874.html There is a prediction that the rise in the number of nurses and nurse assistants needed will be over 10% by 2024. The two main industries affected by this worker shortage would be Retail companies and the Health clinics. It would be relatively difficult to exploit because many health clinics already have a designated recruiting team to attract prospects. I saw this opportunity because I thought about the way hospitals and non-traditional organizations recruit. These entities recruit in a way that is not similar to the way high-end companies such as Sony or Microsoft recruit. Economic trend: Financial assistant service for millennials   https://www.vox.com/the-big-idea/2018/5/31/1...

“In South Florida, we need to transform our communities to address climate change and sea-level rise” http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/16C235314F72E908?p=WORLDNEWS Over the past 100 years, the area has seen a 9-inch rise in the sea level. However, with predicted carbon dioxide levels rising the sea level could continue to rise by 3 feet by 2060. The quality of water in the Everglades is decreasing. People in the Miami area should do their part to stop carbon dioxide buildup by refraining from activities that produce greenhouse gases.   The sea level in the urban area of Miami is rising and could destroy many buildings. That would make the Miami beach area unlivable.     Anyone that lives in South Florida. “What are the best sunscreens for swimming and sports?” http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/16C385838190B9F0?p=WORLDNEWS Dr. Leslie Baumann, a dermatologist, goes over the thing...