Alex's ENT3003 Blog

This class has been full of ups and downs, with the ups being defined by moments of enlightenment and excitement and the downs being moments of distress and misery. I think that the most formative experiences from this class were the interviews that I had to conduct with people that I didn't know. These experiences forced me to face my anxiety and leave my comfort zone. I have had to face clients and customers that I did not know in the past, but in all of those situations, the unknown individuals were asking something of me, not the other way around. I had to approach people who I had never met before, call random business owners and community leaders, and ask friends of friends to do me a favor and listen to my questions about single-use plastics. These interviews forced me to accomplish something that I did not think I could and it was something that I was proud of completing. I believe that I have always had a bit of an entrepreneurial mindset because I have been raised in sm...

Venture Concept No. 2 for Viva Voce My Opportunity:  As more local governments are implementing laws to phaseout or ban single-use plastics, businesses are being forced to find alternatives. Some have chosen to begin the shift before they are forced to, but others fear that the increase in cost could drastically affect their margins. This is especially true for small businesses that rely on the low-costs of single-use plastic bags and take-out containers. Many of these business owners are unsure how they will afford to make the shift towards eco-friendly products if their local legislation requires it. Some will be able to share the cost with their customers who will have to pay for the green option, but others will be forced to absorb the cost. The Innovation:  In order to mitigate the cost that small businesses will have to face, I have created a platform that will help decrease the cost of eco-friendly products. Large businesses, politicians, lobbyists, charity groups ...