Introduction
The StartingLine program is run by the University of Akron Research Foundation, and serves as a 10 step process to begin learning how to become a successful entrepreneur.
Step 1: Introduce Your Idea
- April 30th: Kickoff meeting Nick Glavan, of UARF
Step 2: Build a Value Proposition
- Kundalini Piano Mirror Value Proposition
- May 13: Meeting with EboNee at Main Library, review Value Proposition
- Begin working in Microbusiness Center in Downtown Akron
Step 3: Talk (and Listen) to Your Customers
I took advantage of step 3 to begin learning how to conduct market research, to begin learning the skills needed to interview people, and finally begin learning how to utilize online surveys to collect feedback.
My motto during step 3 was: “listen more; talk less!”
- Kundalini Piano Mirror Market Research Survey
- Customer interview feedback
- Miscellaneous Feedback
- Pitch Document drafted (originally for 5th Annual Summit Business Conference & Expo)
- 16-May-2019: Pitch Document Presentation and Feedback with 6 members of the Summit Creative Writers’ Roundtable
- 16-May-2019: Practice Pitch at Akron Urban League