Domain Expert:
1) Patrick Paul is an entrepreneur and also CEO and owner of his limousine and pharmaceutical company. He told me of a story of how he began his journey due to God, with only $140 in his bank account. Overall, his story was very inspiring.
2) He is filling the domain expert spot due to his services of being able to produce an item of interest.
3) I came into contact with him at Youth Ministry where I attend church. He came in as a guest speaker. He supplied everyone with his card, personal number, and email.
4) The favors he provided me was information regarding the starting up and being able to produce care packages. Patrick also stated that he would love to hear more about my idea and wants progress.
5) Patrick Paul is an amazing connection, and would most definitely help in any way he can within the industry.
Market Expert:
1) Vladyna Pierre is a woman that I have known for quite a while and has worked with many people.
2) She is filling the market expert because, of her services of conducting customer research in the area of Miami.
3) Like Paul, I have come to known Vladyna from church as well. She was a phone call away as we are very good friends.
4) She told me of her process of researching and wants me to let her know of my process every step of the way.
5) Vladyna is a very reliable connection, she's always there for me and is able to connect me to other people within her respected industry as well.
Important Supplier:
1) East Daniels is a supplier of Patrick Paul's pharmaceutical company.
2) He is filling the important supplier expert because of his ability to sell products regardless of location to others.
3) Paul actually gave me East's contact information and I was able to speak with him.
4) He let me know of the procedures he undertakes to sell the items and wants me to contact him if I ever go through with an opportunity.
5) He's an overall great connect, as he has already been selling products to other organizations and people in different locations.
Reflect:
This experience taught me to definitely be more broad in my search because, the person can literally be right next to you, and you'd never know. The only difference would be not being able to speak in person due to certain circumstances.
Friday, March 27, 2020
Thursday, March 26, 2020
19A- Idea Napkin No. 2
You-
I am Berteau Eliassaint. I'm a biology major at the University of Florida. I'm athletic, a gamer, cook, and altruistic. I aspire to make money while, keeping the intent to help others. I see the business of creating care packages for all people suffering from pandemics and underdeveloped countries as a means of fully making my aspirations come full circle.
What are you offering to customers?
I'll be offering customers an alternative in purchasing products to eat. The care package would relatively be less than the cost of food they usually would buy, and would also ensure that it is clean and healthy.
Who are you offering it to?
The main goal would be to offer the packages primarily to underdeveloped countries and countries fighting a pandemic. The care packages will be sent throughout the Americas, Africa, Antartica, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
Why do they care?
They would care because, it's an alternative and a safer bet of eating clean and healthy food. Not only would the packages help many countries who are in need of it but also, help the consumers spend less.
What are your core competencies?
I would have created care packages that ultimately helps in the fight against hunger and pandemics. All in all, this business requires someone with grit which, I have.
All these elements ultimately fit together because, they're under one primary goal. However, there is the issue being able to kickstart this business. Also, the issue of knowing the right people to deliver these packages to the region.
Feedback Memo:
Two main points that I received from my feedback were that the care packages would benefit more than just the Chinese market and also adding a taste of charity onto it. I was able to incorporate the feedback into the places I was offering it to and also the core competencies.
I am Berteau Eliassaint. I'm a biology major at the University of Florida. I'm athletic, a gamer, cook, and altruistic. I aspire to make money while, keeping the intent to help others. I see the business of creating care packages for all people suffering from pandemics and underdeveloped countries as a means of fully making my aspirations come full circle.
What are you offering to customers?
I'll be offering customers an alternative in purchasing products to eat. The care package would relatively be less than the cost of food they usually would buy, and would also ensure that it is clean and healthy.
Who are you offering it to?
The main goal would be to offer the packages primarily to underdeveloped countries and countries fighting a pandemic. The care packages will be sent throughout the Americas, Africa, Antartica, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
Why do they care?
They would care because, it's an alternative and a safer bet of eating clean and healthy food. Not only would the packages help many countries who are in need of it but also, help the consumers spend less.
What are your core competencies?
I would have created care packages that ultimately helps in the fight against hunger and pandemics. All in all, this business requires someone with grit which, I have.
All these elements ultimately fit together because, they're under one primary goal. However, there is the issue being able to kickstart this business. Also, the issue of knowing the right people to deliver these packages to the region.
Feedback Memo:
Two main points that I received from my feedback were that the care packages would benefit more than just the Chinese market and also adding a taste of charity onto it. I was able to incorporate the feedback into the places I was offering it to and also the core competencies.
Thursday, March 19, 2020
17A- Elevator Pitch No. 2
I did not receive any feedback from my previous elevator. So, prior to making this new one, I did some self-criticism. I realized that I seemed very timid thus, causing my sentences to be a bit confusing. I decided to approach this pitch with a better attitude and with more energy.
https://youtu.be/gvGfk9Gi7XA
https://youtu.be/gvGfk9Gi7XA
18A- Create a Customer Avatar
My prototypical customer is a 32 year old young male of Chinese descent. He loves to cook, enjoy time with his family, and also likes to help those in need whenever he can because, he is a rising pediatrician. My customer drives a maroon Lincoln MKZ. He tends to watch Pretty Little Liars, Stranger Things, and Power. As he is now in his 3rd year of his career, he only has one child, not adopted, as of now. On his off time, he enjoys reading books such as the Harry Potter series, The count of Monte Cristo, and so on. His favorite politician is Bernie Sanders, as he believes Bernie is truly for the people.
I realized that my customer and I truly have the passion to help others. I also want to become a doctor of some sort but, a dermatologist. I'm not sure of it being a coincidence because, I seem to always come into contact with those in the medical field.
I realized that my customer and I truly have the passion to help others. I also want to become a doctor of some sort but, a dermatologist. I'm not sure of it being a coincidence because, I seem to always come into contact with those in the medical field.
Friday, March 13, 2020
16A- What's Your Secret Sauce
1) Humble- I've been blessed with many things in my life, and my life wasn't always sunshine and rainbows. God brought me a long way in life so, I always use that as a reminder to not put myself above anyone.
2) Loyal- I find myself being faithful to my family, and whoever I'm with in a relationship.
3) Unselfish- I've come to realize that I'm the type of person to put my needs last, to ensure that everyone else gets what they want.
4) Honest- I'm someone who'd always tell the truth regardless of what the situation is. Even if I'm caught up in some type of drama, I'd tell the truth.
5) Passionate- All throughout my life, if I wanted something, I'd immediately have the drive to go and get it. No matter what the odds were/are, I'll get the job done.
Interviews
Lourdes Mondesir- Lourdes is my ex-girlfriend, we're on good terms. She believes that I'm an open-minded person, able to see the brighter side of things, and have a good heart.
Nylda Jean- Nylda is one of my closest cousins. She believes that I'm humble in the areas that I thrive in, kind, and always willing to/help others in need.
Lixandross Gernier- Lixandross is one of my closest friends since middle school. He believes that I'm able to see problems in a different light and come up with unique solutions to them, and that I'm more caring to others than most,.
Jalen Spence- Jalen is one of my closest friends since high school. He believes that I have the ability to get out of tight situations, intelligent, and that I should calm down more when it comes to emotions.
Shaina Benoit- Shaina is one of my cousin's closest friends. She believes that I'm nice, caring, intelligent, and always helping others.
Soundcloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/user156444182/sets/interviews
Reflection:
I believe that what my friends and family said were accurate and did match up with some of the things I came up with. There are things that I acknowledge that need to be fixed so, I'll do my best to iron them out. I wouldn't make any corrections they all line-up.
2) Loyal- I find myself being faithful to my family, and whoever I'm with in a relationship.
3) Unselfish- I've come to realize that I'm the type of person to put my needs last, to ensure that everyone else gets what they want.
4) Honest- I'm someone who'd always tell the truth regardless of what the situation is. Even if I'm caught up in some type of drama, I'd tell the truth.
5) Passionate- All throughout my life, if I wanted something, I'd immediately have the drive to go and get it. No matter what the odds were/are, I'll get the job done.
Interviews
Lourdes Mondesir- Lourdes is my ex-girlfriend, we're on good terms. She believes that I'm an open-minded person, able to see the brighter side of things, and have a good heart.
Nylda Jean- Nylda is one of my closest cousins. She believes that I'm humble in the areas that I thrive in, kind, and always willing to/help others in need.
Lixandross Gernier- Lixandross is one of my closest friends since middle school. He believes that I'm able to see problems in a different light and come up with unique solutions to them, and that I'm more caring to others than most,.
Jalen Spence- Jalen is one of my closest friends since high school. He believes that I have the ability to get out of tight situations, intelligent, and that I should calm down more when it comes to emotions.
Shaina Benoit- Shaina is one of my cousin's closest friends. She believes that I'm nice, caring, intelligent, and always helping others.
Soundcloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/user156444182/sets/interviews
Reflection:
I believe that what my friends and family said were accurate and did match up with some of the things I came up with. There are things that I acknowledge that need to be fixed so, I'll do my best to iron them out. I wouldn't make any corrections they all line-up.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
15A- Figuring Out Buyer Behavior No. 2
Interview #1: Close friend who attends FSU
He states that his preference is to order his materials from an online source. He also said that it depends on the what he's buying to choose either the better price or better quality. To better explain this, he made two examples regarding a pair of socks and a PS4. He'd buy the socks for the better price, and the PS4 that has the better quality. The interviewee states that the purchase would be deemed "good" if it's a necessity. It would be deemed "bad" if he bought it just to have the item in his possession.
Interview #2: One of my roommates
My roommate states that he prefers buying in-store rather than online. He uses cash to purchase his items, and goes the price route instead of quality. Regarding the purchases, he deems them "good" if it does the job and "bad" if it doesn't work for him.
Interview #3: Young woman from UF bookstore
She prefers online shopping due to the fact that she can order things from a click of a finger. She also states that quality will always take front seat over prices. They deem the product "good" or "bad" after receiving, testing, and putting it to use. If it's not up to her standards, it's a bad buy.
Conclusion:
Upon the conclusion of my interviews, I realized that most people would choose quality over price if it were up to standards. My first interviewee would choose either, depending on the item. My second interviewee went the price route, due to being a college student. My third interviewee chose quality because, according to her, quality is better than quantity.
He states that his preference is to order his materials from an online source. He also said that it depends on the what he's buying to choose either the better price or better quality. To better explain this, he made two examples regarding a pair of socks and a PS4. He'd buy the socks for the better price, and the PS4 that has the better quality. The interviewee states that the purchase would be deemed "good" if it's a necessity. It would be deemed "bad" if he bought it just to have the item in his possession.
Interview #2: One of my roommates
My roommate states that he prefers buying in-store rather than online. He uses cash to purchase his items, and goes the price route instead of quality. Regarding the purchases, he deems them "good" if it does the job and "bad" if it doesn't work for him.
Interview #3: Young woman from UF bookstore
She prefers online shopping due to the fact that she can order things from a click of a finger. She also states that quality will always take front seat over prices. They deem the product "good" or "bad" after receiving, testing, and putting it to use. If it's not up to her standards, it's a bad buy.
Conclusion:
Upon the conclusion of my interviews, I realized that most people would choose quality over price if it were up to standards. My first interviewee would choose either, depending on the item. My second interviewee went the price route, due to being a college student. My third interviewee chose quality because, according to her, quality is better than quantity.
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