This post is part of our new Innovative Student Series
that profiles stories of Peirce students and alumni and how innovation is
impacting the industries they’re studying and working in. Stay tuned to the
blog for more stories highlighting the crossroads of innovation, higher
education, and workforce trends.
These days, it
seems as if entrepreneurship and innovation are being more closely tied
together than ever before. From innovative Silicon Valley startups to small
businesses to stay-at-home entrepreneurs leveraging the power of the internet
to reach customers on a global scale, the opportunities to start or expand your
business have never been greater.
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Adam Winston |
What about
entrepreneurship interests you?
I look forward to the independence entrepreneurship can
provide. I want to create a business
that helps me follow my own destiny and explore my personal passions, instead
of fulfilling someone else’s. By pursuing an entrepreneurial career, I’m
afforded the opportunity to serve my community while doing something I enjoy.
What role do you
think technology plays in entrepreneurship?
Technology is revolutionizing how we do business by allowing
us to instantaneously connect with businesses and potential customers around
the world. It is an essential resource for any
entrepreneur who wants to compete in today’s market.
Tell us about your
business plan for ENT 401?
My business plan for ENT 401 is an opportunity to turn my
animal care position into an organized and profitable venture. While attending
Peirce College, I would help busy neighbors with their pets, specifically
dogs. I quickly discovered that serving
this need for my community was not only profitable, but also rewarding.
ENT 401 taught me how to construct a comprehensive business
plan to test the viability, feasibility, and reality of turning a fulfilling
part-time job into a full-time venture. Now with the skills I’ve learned at
Peirce, my business plan is a realistic road map for me to turn my part-time
job into a full-time business.
How has Peirce
prepared you for entrepreneurship?
The fundamental knowledge Peirce College provides has given
me the confidence to take my first steps as an entrepreneur. I’ve learned how
to think like an organized and ethical entrepreneur. Overall, Peirce College
taught me classic frameworks that allow entrepreneurs to make methodical
decisions and strategies.
Adam will walk the stage at Peirce’s
150th commencement in June.
Congratulations, Adam, and thanks for sharing your story with us!