Sunday, January 31, 2016
Week 4 Reading Reflections
After reading Chapter 5 of Entrepreneurship for this weeks installment of Reading Reflections, a few things stood out. I was very interested in the section describing the creative process. While I knew it was as simple as a lightbulb going off over your head, I was surprised to see how much logic there is involved, and how many steps can be taken to enhance the creative mind. For instance, the incubation phase suggests to actively focus on other tasks like painting or exercise while the passive and subconscious mind is still processing the problem.
If anything in this chapter was confusing, it would be coming to terms with all the new definitions and concepts surrounding "creativity". Besides the standard definition of creativity being the juxtaposition of imagination, progressive idea generation, and analyzation, there are many related terms like the different arenas of creativity or the antithesis of creativity: muddling mind sets. It takes a moment to fully understand how complex creativity is when analyzed, and it'll be important to take the book definition and relate that to my pre-existing cognitive interpretations of it.
This time, I would want to ask good 'ole Mr. Kuratko his personal definition of creativity; or what he uses to explain creativity. On a related note, I would also ask what his own creative pursuits are.
At this time, I do not believe the author was incorrect about anything explained in this section, nor do I have any differing ideas.
Cheers to the upcoming week,
Ant Dav
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Ordering the Top 5 World Problems
Top 5 Problems-
1) World Hunger
2) Pollution/Global Warming
3) Extinction of Plants/Animals
4) Mental Illness
5) Obesity
Top 5 Solutions-
1) If we continue to place priority on innovation and engineering, we can find solutions rather than prevention to pollution and the resulting global warming. Creating organizations where people like Elon Musk and Tesla can train and collaborate with other bright minds will be how we continue to create things like electric cars and solar highways. Couple this with the election of government figures who view the energy crisis as important and we will have a sustainable society where it is built on clean energy inventions, but also illegal to pollute and overuse resources.
2) Putting reminders and standardized intake charts on all high-fat and high-calorie packaging and menus. Also, making fitness centers easier and more inviting to access will contribute to a culture of healthy living. Unless we all want to make Wall-e a reality, letting obesity slide and allowing it to be acceptable will have to change. Doctors should be able to prescribe exercise and healthier meals if they notice a person beginning to show signs.
3) In order to combat the poaching and destruction of our ecosystems, petitions and bills should be suggested to congress and other authorities. If we place national security at the perimeters of endangered or threatened species territory, the unnecessary killing and leveling of these animals and plants would be halted.
4) Pushing a UN coalition to create new budgets for resources in developing nations. Local and federal funding of programs like Heifer International and The Hunger Project would become a priority. In order to create awareness to a slightly apathetic and uninformed public, ad campaigns towards world hunger should be made mainstream, and speakers on behalf of these non-profits should be popular programming for schools and universities.
5) Through lobbying and petitions, more importance needs to be put on mental illness as a major problem in America and the rest of the world. Adding mental illnesses to healthcare and insurance will make it a legitimate sickness like it should be seen.
World Hunger was chosen as the top global problem for a few reasons. Initially, its due to the affectation of the largest amount of people on a global scale. The World Food Program reports that approximate 1 for every 9 people on the planet do not have enough food to lead a healthy and active life. It's also the number one issue because it has not seen much relief for a very long time. With varying degrees of men, women, and children in every country on earth starving, much has to be done to figure out a comprehensive and effective way to bring stable agriculture and food production to these areas.
My top solution would be fixing the current state of pollution and global warming. Most of the other global problems can only be fixed by major changes in policy and unrealistic government reform. This solution can build upon initiatives already taken by Obama and other world leaders as well as more independent work that is continuing to have breakthroughs. What I mean by this is raising funding for innovation hubs and cultivating jobs for this new clean energy sector, we help the economy and the environment. With industry leaders like Musk and Tesla, the technogloy is proven to be present. By leading the next generation towards these ideas, we can create a new culture of innovation and clean energy. Additionally, we can continue to elect leaders that place importance on cutting down the pollution and wasted resources caused by corporations and factories. Also revisiting the implementation of programs like mandatory recycling and carbon emission quotas would be a realistic and relatively simple progression towards solving
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Week 3 Reading Reflection
In this edition of Reading Reflections we will examine some of my reactions regarding information presented in Ch. 2 of Kuratko's Entrepreneurship.
The thing that surprised me the most was included in the section labeled "the dark side of entrepreneurship". Besides external risks like financial and social ones, the text states that a majority of successful businesspeople had back problems, indigestion, insomnia, headaches, and psychological impairment. While they achieved their goals, the price paid directly affected their health. In my opinion, health and happiness should always be prioritized. However I definitely understand that rational of not succeeding being even more detrimental to your mental and physical health.
I would not use the term "confused", but the portion of the reading involving examining cognitive processes left me with a few questions. I understand all of the terms and processes mentioned, but I am not sure of how simply and confidently the authors were able to assert them into the scope of this topic. Sure, I agree that certain cognitive processes are linked to the entrepreneurial mind-set, but the text explains it in a vague way. The author even admits that "it is far less clear whether this [cognitive difference] originates from idiosyncratic factor and events... or from the very experience of entrepreneurship by these individuals." What I am saying is, the text makes strong theories and assertions that lead the reader to believe one thing while actively admitting the research is not conclusive.
I would want to ask the author:
1) how long did it take to gather the resources and citations needed to complete this book
2) Do you find it interesting that here is a field where evidence isn't completely solidified yet? Have you personally made up any of these terms or definitions that will become standard for the field in the future?
I don't think anything was incorrect in this chapter. My only problem is that while studied properly and explained clearly, there still will be partial mystery concerning the subjective nature of innate individual characteristics. The traits and cognitive processes described in this chapter are certainly true and verifiable, BUT not always going to be 100%. I wish the author would address this rather than just using relative terms like "most" or "almost all".
Identifying Local Opportunities: Realizing existing problems
From Orlando to Miami, people and organizations run into roadblocks, issues, and concerns everyday. Contrary to popular belief though, this isn't necessarily all bad. With these new problems come new ways to analyze the problem and even more progress.
Cigna-HealthSprings barred from enrolling/marketing to new members
Leon Medical Center has been barred by federal regulators from enrolling new members as well as marketing their plans. Decencies in service and prescription plans at parent company Cigna-HealthSpring is the reason for this halt in activity. The center has stated that it understands and is cooperating fully to fix any failures that occurred.
Problem? New clients cannot pursue the services of a large healthcare and medicare.
Who's problem? Cigna-HealthSprings and hopeful clients
Car2go pulling out of Miami
Due to low ridership and a new tax on day to day operations, this car-sharing service is in the process of removing it's services from Miami. Spokespersons for the company express their disappointment and assert that when the issues are resolved they are eager to bring improved service to the city. A lawsuit over a car crash is also contributing to the decision. Although Car2Go's management have held press conferences explaining, some think that it's simply just a bad business model to blame.
Problem? Car2Go can't find a way to remain successful in Miami thanks to taxes, and legal issues.
Who's problem? Car2Go's.
Climate change could cost jobs in South Florida
Rising anomalies in global climate could disrupt the international supply chain and hurt regions- especially Miami's - abilities to export and import valuable goods. Flooding and erosion is also a large concern for the regions tourism and real estate. Coastal flooding would ruin the market. South florida has had trouble finding innovative ways to stay on top of the growing problem, says white house advisors.
Problem? Business for Miami's tourism and real estate markets will be ruined if climate change continues to worsen.
Who's problem? Miami property owners and tourism markets.
Football WRs, LBs prone to injuries
Studies show that football is responsible for 70% of high school injuries, although numbers don't accurately reflect that football has the highest number of participants as well. Two positions, wide receiver and linebacker, have been shown to be the most dangerous. They receive the brunt of high speed/high intensity action on the field. Concussions continue to be a major issue when examining the future of the sport.
Problem? Football continues to have a huge amount of injuries reported, even at the high school level. Concussions for players at the WR and LB positions are especially common.
Who's problem? The players themselves and those accountable for safety.
Have bike, will travel-- and will suffer
One bike rider voices his frustrations with bike routes and parking in downtown Orlando and surrounding areas. It seems that many bike riders don't have adequate accommodations.
Problem? Cycling is a common means of transportation for many in Orlando. There are few easily accessible parking options and no bike lanes where there should be
Whose problem? Cyclists.
Cigna-HealthSprings barred from enrolling/marketing to new members
Leon Medical Center has been barred by federal regulators from enrolling new members as well as marketing their plans. Decencies in service and prescription plans at parent company Cigna-HealthSpring is the reason for this halt in activity. The center has stated that it understands and is cooperating fully to fix any failures that occurred.
Problem? New clients cannot pursue the services of a large healthcare and medicare.
Who's problem? Cigna-HealthSprings and hopeful clients
Car2go pulling out of Miami
Due to low ridership and a new tax on day to day operations, this car-sharing service is in the process of removing it's services from Miami. Spokespersons for the company express their disappointment and assert that when the issues are resolved they are eager to bring improved service to the city. A lawsuit over a car crash is also contributing to the decision. Although Car2Go's management have held press conferences explaining, some think that it's simply just a bad business model to blame.
Problem? Car2Go can't find a way to remain successful in Miami thanks to taxes, and legal issues.
Who's problem? Car2Go's.
Climate change could cost jobs in South Florida
Rising anomalies in global climate could disrupt the international supply chain and hurt regions- especially Miami's - abilities to export and import valuable goods. Flooding and erosion is also a large concern for the regions tourism and real estate. Coastal flooding would ruin the market. South florida has had trouble finding innovative ways to stay on top of the growing problem, says white house advisors.
Problem? Business for Miami's tourism and real estate markets will be ruined if climate change continues to worsen.
Who's problem? Miami property owners and tourism markets.
Football WRs, LBs prone to injuries
Studies show that football is responsible for 70% of high school injuries, although numbers don't accurately reflect that football has the highest number of participants as well. Two positions, wide receiver and linebacker, have been shown to be the most dangerous. They receive the brunt of high speed/high intensity action on the field. Concussions continue to be a major issue when examining the future of the sport.
Problem? Football continues to have a huge amount of injuries reported, even at the high school level. Concussions for players at the WR and LB positions are especially common.
Who's problem? The players themselves and those accountable for safety.
Have bike, will travel-- and will suffer
One bike rider voices his frustrations with bike routes and parking in downtown Orlando and surrounding areas. It seems that many bike riders don't have adequate accommodations.
Problem? Cycling is a common means of transportation for many in Orlando. There are few easily accessible parking options and no bike lanes where there should be
Whose problem? Cyclists.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Very Short Interview with an Entrepreneur: Vol. 1
About a week ago, I was able to get in touch with an entrepreneur from my hometown. Mike DeQuattro is the owner of Venus Pizzeria, a small but thriving restaurant offering pizza by the slice and other classic Italian fare. Thanks to dynamic marketing and solid products, he was able to turn a vacant and formerly problematic storefront into one of the neighborhoods most frequented spots.
Mr. DeQuattro, thanks for interviewing with me today! Like I said over the phone, this is part of an assignment for my Entrepreneurship class. Just to get a different perspective of the field.
"Sure! It's my pleasure."
So, first off, what are some things you wish you had been formally taught in school prior to starting your own business?
"Well, I wish I had been taught the basics of finance. That was something I had to learn by myself and through others. I also wish that I could've had more extensive training in info systems and graphic or web design. I hope thats something kids in your generation are more accustomed to."
You consider yourself an entrepreneur, what does that mean to you?
"It means you have to work harder than a lot of people. In the initial stages, I had to do almost everything by myself. Drafting our business model, figuring out all the laws and codes associated with operating a restaurant, accounting, budgeting, not to mention all the struggles it took to even begin construction of the physical building, damn, I had all of that to deal with everyday for a long time *short chuckle* I'm happy with how it all turned out though. Starting your own business takes a real strong attitude. Keeping yourself 100% determined the whole way through, and when planning you have to have an extremely focused attention to detail. I think being an entrepreneur is very rewarding though, I'm very proud of the work my team and I have done so far."
So, what do you think I should be learning in this course?
"Man, I think it's really cool that you are even offered a course like this! If you're truly interested in this field, make sure that you try to think of ways to realistically apply each concept. Can I ask what the course summary is? Was there a syllabus? *I pull up the syllabus pdf* Hm, this sounds like it could be a very creative and relevant approach. I hope that you will also learn the basics of marketing, advertising, and accounting as well. You can't make it very far without a good knowledge of technical skills. Besides that, I think you guys should be given a lot of accountability when working on projects so you can really develop a sense of how to realistically plan and process your ideas."
Well, thanks so much for letting me do this little interview! I really appreciate all the insight.
"It's no problem, best wishes for the rest of your semester."
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To reflect, I'm just glad that he was so polite and easy to interview. It was interesting to confirm just how much work it takes to start a business. I'm sure he gave me the cliff notes version of the steps he took, but even so I agree that the attitude necessary isn't something you can teach. I learned that it isn't just about the start-up, you have to continue applying the entrepreneurial process throughout the whole operation. One thing that surprised me is how multi-skilled you have to be. Before the actual interview, it was brought up that he even learned basic maintenance and fixes some of the plumbing and electrical issues himself.
Mr. DeQuattro, thanks for interviewing with me today! Like I said over the phone, this is part of an assignment for my Entrepreneurship class. Just to get a different perspective of the field.
"Sure! It's my pleasure."
So, first off, what are some things you wish you had been formally taught in school prior to starting your own business?
"Well, I wish I had been taught the basics of finance. That was something I had to learn by myself and through others. I also wish that I could've had more extensive training in info systems and graphic or web design. I hope thats something kids in your generation are more accustomed to."
You consider yourself an entrepreneur, what does that mean to you?
"It means you have to work harder than a lot of people. In the initial stages, I had to do almost everything by myself. Drafting our business model, figuring out all the laws and codes associated with operating a restaurant, accounting, budgeting, not to mention all the struggles it took to even begin construction of the physical building, damn, I had all of that to deal with everyday for a long time *short chuckle* I'm happy with how it all turned out though. Starting your own business takes a real strong attitude. Keeping yourself 100% determined the whole way through, and when planning you have to have an extremely focused attention to detail. I think being an entrepreneur is very rewarding though, I'm very proud of the work my team and I have done so far."
So, what do you think I should be learning in this course?
"Man, I think it's really cool that you are even offered a course like this! If you're truly interested in this field, make sure that you try to think of ways to realistically apply each concept. Can I ask what the course summary is? Was there a syllabus? *I pull up the syllabus pdf* Hm, this sounds like it could be a very creative and relevant approach. I hope that you will also learn the basics of marketing, advertising, and accounting as well. You can't make it very far without a good knowledge of technical skills. Besides that, I think you guys should be given a lot of accountability when working on projects so you can really develop a sense of how to realistically plan and process your ideas."
Well, thanks so much for letting me do this little interview! I really appreciate all the insight.
"It's no problem, best wishes for the rest of your semester."
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To reflect, I'm just glad that he was so polite and easy to interview. It was interesting to confirm just how much work it takes to start a business. I'm sure he gave me the cliff notes version of the steps he took, but even so I agree that the attitude necessary isn't something you can teach. I learned that it isn't just about the start-up, you have to continue applying the entrepreneurial process throughout the whole operation. One thing that surprised me is how multi-skilled you have to be. Before the actual interview, it was brought up that he even learned basic maintenance and fixes some of the plumbing and electrical issues himself.
Sunday, January 17, 2016
"Bugs" List
Some things you enjoy, some things you hate, some things are just plain annoying. In no particular order, here are 20 of those things that bug me.
1) Pop up ads (companies desperate to plug themselves anywhere with high traffic)
2) Overly excessive packaging (factories not worrying about efficiency)
3) Lights that change too quickly (traffic system control)
4) Blown speakers (cheap parts and fragile wiring)
5) Spam email (websites (in)advertently giving away your contact info)
6) Slow drive-thru lines (inefficiency of workers)
7) Lack of parking on UF campus (university prioritizes projects)
8) Inability of off-campus students to buy parking pass (University assumes there would be too many students for too few spots?)
9) Slow internet (provider issues/inconsistent technology)
10) Any computer from 2014 and on having slow response (manufacturers haven't perfected processors yet)
11) People sending you game invites on Facebook (Facebook wants more opportunities to be relevant and connecting you no matter how annoying)
12) Shoelaces untying (idk but its 2016, if ropes can hold 10000 ton boats to a dock, my laces should stay tied for longer than 4 hours)
13) Pump needles breaking off in basketball/volleyball (cheap material)
14) Crumbly deodorant (cheap product)
15) Complicated passwords for non-critical websites (misplaced ideas of security)
16) 21+ legal drinking age (Reagans legal age bill)
17) When you find something on craigslist but it's already been sold (craigslist hasn't updated their operating system in years)
18) Sauce/dressing that spills over the lid when pouring (air pressure due to the design of bottles)
19) Not being able to find the used end of tape (thin edges blend in with rest of roll
20) name tags that don't stick (weak and generic adhesive)
This list was fun to come up with, but I had trouble thinking of all of them. I am very laidback and really nothing gets to me unless it directly threaten myself or things I truly care about. It was a good challenge to think about the companies involved with these and what they're thought processes might be regarding the issues.
1) Pop up ads (companies desperate to plug themselves anywhere with high traffic)
2) Overly excessive packaging (factories not worrying about efficiency)
3) Lights that change too quickly (traffic system control)
4) Blown speakers (cheap parts and fragile wiring)
5) Spam email (websites (in)advertently giving away your contact info)
6) Slow drive-thru lines (inefficiency of workers)
7) Lack of parking on UF campus (university prioritizes projects)
8) Inability of off-campus students to buy parking pass (University assumes there would be too many students for too few spots?)
9) Slow internet (provider issues/inconsistent technology)
10) Any computer from 2014 and on having slow response (manufacturers haven't perfected processors yet)
11) People sending you game invites on Facebook (Facebook wants more opportunities to be relevant and connecting you no matter how annoying)
12) Shoelaces untying (idk but its 2016, if ropes can hold 10000 ton boats to a dock, my laces should stay tied for longer than 4 hours)
13) Pump needles breaking off in basketball/volleyball (cheap material)
14) Crumbly deodorant (cheap product)
15) Complicated passwords for non-critical websites (misplaced ideas of security)
16) 21+ legal drinking age (Reagans legal age bill)
17) When you find something on craigslist but it's already been sold (craigslist hasn't updated their operating system in years)
18) Sauce/dressing that spills over the lid when pouring (air pressure due to the design of bottles)
19) Not being able to find the used end of tape (thin edges blend in with rest of roll
20) name tags that don't stick (weak and generic adhesive)
This list was fun to come up with, but I had trouble thinking of all of them. I am very laidback and really nothing gets to me unless it directly threaten myself or things I truly care about. It was a good challenge to think about the companies involved with these and what they're thought processes might be regarding the issues.
Week 2 Reading Reflection
For several years now, professors and researchers have been working towards the advancement of entrepreneurship as a viable study and area of expertise. In the textbook "Entrepreneurship: Theory Process Practice", Donald Kuratko examines the evolution of entrepreneurship and explains a comprehensive process of building a business. Today we will be reflecting on Chapter 1: evolutionary development and revolutionary impact.
The first thing I noticed was the depth of information on the subject. It was surprising that such an admittedly new field of study was accompanied by a substantial amount of recorded facts. I also find the contention that the entrepreneurial revolution will be more important than the industrial revolution pretty interesting.
My favorite thing about the text is the extra insights it provides. Besides the main discussions there are additional articles with relevant information. I enjoyed the one speaking on emerging entrepreneurial opportunities; it helps a lot with taking whats written and actually making it useful in your life.
One part in the reading that confused me was the section regarding process approaches. The charts are somewhat abstract and it took a few reading to comprehend the concepts.
I would want to know if/how the author practices entrepreneurship himself. It would certainly change the way he approached writing the textbook. One other question might be what he thinks the negative results of increasing entrepreneur and small-business culture would be.
The only things I disagree with so far are a couple of the "myths" outlined early in the chapter. I do believe entrepreneurship has merit as a focused education, but some things really are innate to a person. Somethings like confidence, risk-taking, and creativity can't be taught or explained enough. I also think that luck is real. With the huge amount of small start ups (especially tech) there has to be a definite amount of luck in getting funded, and hoping your product resonates with your audience.
The first thing I noticed was the depth of information on the subject. It was surprising that such an admittedly new field of study was accompanied by a substantial amount of recorded facts. I also find the contention that the entrepreneurial revolution will be more important than the industrial revolution pretty interesting.
My favorite thing about the text is the extra insights it provides. Besides the main discussions there are additional articles with relevant information. I enjoyed the one speaking on emerging entrepreneurial opportunities; it helps a lot with taking whats written and actually making it useful in your life.
One part in the reading that confused me was the section regarding process approaches. The charts are somewhat abstract and it took a few reading to comprehend the concepts.
I would want to know if/how the author practices entrepreneurship himself. It would certainly change the way he approached writing the textbook. One other question might be what he thinks the negative results of increasing entrepreneur and small-business culture would be.
The only things I disagree with so far are a couple of the "myths" outlined early in the chapter. I do believe entrepreneurship has merit as a focused education, but some things really are innate to a person. Somethings like confidence, risk-taking, and creativity can't be taught or explained enough. I also think that luck is real. With the huge amount of small start ups (especially tech) there has to be a definite amount of luck in getting funded, and hoping your product resonates with your audience.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
My Entrepreneurship Story.
Business News Daily defines entrepreneurship as,
"...the development of a business from the ground up- coming up with and idea and then turning it into a profitable business. But while the definition of entrepreneurship is simple, it's execution is much more difficult" (Brooks, Businessnewsdaily.com, Jan. 5th 2015).
This is true, however it's important to remember that the scope of this definition can be interpreted so many different ways. Consider this: Mark Zuckerberg is a successful entrepreneur earning billions, John Mackey of Whole Foods Market is a successful entrepreneur earning millions, and I, Anthony Davila am also still a successful entrepreneur despite earning only hundreds. They key thing is though, just like them I had an idea, put in the time and effort, and profited. My experience with entrepreneurship began during high school when I was subject to forced companionship on one of my mom's Joann's trips. I was doing my best to bide my time texting when I had a couple of thoughts:
1) hey, some of these fabrics were actually pretty cool
2) I wish my shirts were made from these
3) wait... Why couldn't they be?
From there, I bought a yard of galaxy print fabric, learned how to use a sewing machine, and made my first (and slightly off center) pocket T-shirt. The next day at school the amount of positive comments I got about that shirt was crazy. I realized that I had the ability to manufacture a product, an eager market, and a good chance to maybe make some money.
"...the development of a business from the ground up- coming up with and idea and then turning it into a profitable business. But while the definition of entrepreneurship is simple, it's execution is much more difficult" (Brooks, Businessnewsdaily.com, Jan. 5th 2015).
This is true, however it's important to remember that the scope of this definition can be interpreted so many different ways. Consider this: Mark Zuckerberg is a successful entrepreneur earning billions, John Mackey of Whole Foods Market is a successful entrepreneur earning millions, and I, Anthony Davila am also still a successful entrepreneur despite earning only hundreds. They key thing is though, just like them I had an idea, put in the time and effort, and profited. My experience with entrepreneurship began during high school when I was subject to forced companionship on one of my mom's Joann's trips. I was doing my best to bide my time texting when I had a couple of thoughts:
1) hey, some of these fabrics were actually pretty cool
2) I wish my shirts were made from these
3) wait... Why couldn't they be?
From there, I bought a yard of galaxy print fabric, learned how to use a sewing machine, and made my first (and slightly off center) pocket T-shirt. The next day at school the amount of positive comments I got about that shirt was crazy. I realized that I had the ability to manufacture a product, an eager market, and a good chance to maybe make some money.
Over the next several months, I quickly learned and developed tricks to turn a craft project into a viable business. I made model pockets to keep size uniform, I switched to an assembly line-like production to sew all pockets first and sew them onto shirts last. I even hired my first (and only) employee to boost production. Advertising came in the form of Facebook and Twitter, with shares and retweets bringing my business to other schools. I even made a crude google doc system to keep track of orders.
In the end, I never made the Forbes list, the fad slowly dwindled, and so did my free time. However, I am happy with my efforts and had a lot of fun along the way. Most of all, I got to see the definition of entrepreneurship come alive.
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I am very excited to take ENT3003 especially through a unique program like Innovation Academy. I hope to gain the creative psychology, technical skills, industry knowledge, and attitude necessary to bring my efforts to the next level.
Hey, hi , how ya doin?: An introduction to Anthony Davila
Hello
It's me
I was wondering if after all these weeks you'd like to meet, to go over everything..
Honestly though, I would like to take this time to introduce myself to the greater ENT3003 community. My name is Anthony Davila; I was born and raised in Orlando, Florida with my Mom, Dad, and little sister. Now, I'm a sophomore marketing major with minors in both Innovation and Spanish. One way or another, I am working towards getting my master's in International Business here at UF. For the benefit of my lovely audience, I'd like to split this post up into a couple sections: What I do, What I want to Do, and Miscellaneous Anthony Trivia.
What do I do?
Besides fulfilling my duties as a student, I'm committed to a few organizations around UF. I work closely with the Hispanic Student Association, and have been a director for their MLP and HLSA programs. I am an alumni member of the Heavener Leadership Challenge, one of the business school's fantastic many opportunities. One other organization I'm proud to be a part of is my fraternity, Pi Lambda Phi. I was initiated in Spring '15 and strive to keep our chapter dominant socially, academically, and service-wise.
Strictly for fun, however, you can catch me being extraordinarily mediocre on the basketball and volleyball courts. I played both sports in high school and received many offers for discounts at Sports Authority, but sadly no offers to play at the collegiate level. Besides sports, my other passion is music. I have played drums for 10 years both in rock bands and in the marching band. Unfortunately, it is very hard to continue that as a hobby in the close confines of my apartment. I also enjoy making electronic music and DJ'ing. So when any of you want your event/party to pop off, contact DJ Point 5 at anthonydav13@gmail.com!
What do I want to do?
I'm sure all of us can relate to this question, and the press conference that family gatherings seem to become once you enter college. However, as annoying as it might be to repeat yourself, this question should always be on your mind. Success doesn't come because you wish really hard, you have to find a direction to go in and follow it whole heartedly. My career goals are to earn a position as a senior level manager in marketing/advertising or start consulting for other firms. This way, I can keep my creative process and use my skills in public speaking and team-building. Once I have a stable career, I'd like to finally continue with my ambitions to operate a non-profit start up. The two ideas I want to build on are an integrated network for finding foster care or a restaurant to provide food and work opportunity to struggling youths.
Ok, so what do I really want to do in life? That answer would probably be more along the lines of music festivals, traveling, camping, writing, taking photos, volunteering, being a decent human being, etc.
Miscellaneous Anthony Trivia
- Holds local record for most cinnamon rolls eaten at Cici's (17)
- Won 5th grade regional spelling bee
- Is in the middle of writing a novel (by "middle" I mean I have a solid 15 pages written)
- Recording my first mixtape (dropping April 2016)
- Has traveled to Italy, Scotland, England, Germany, Greece
- Loves cats
- Drake's biggest fan
- 6'1, 170 lbs
- Has 15 cousins
- Puerto Rican/Black
- Undefeated in air hockey (37-0)
It's me
I was wondering if after all these weeks you'd like to meet, to go over everything..
Honestly though, I would like to take this time to introduce myself to the greater ENT3003 community. My name is Anthony Davila; I was born and raised in Orlando, Florida with my Mom, Dad, and little sister. Now, I'm a sophomore marketing major with minors in both Innovation and Spanish. One way or another, I am working towards getting my master's in International Business here at UF. For the benefit of my lovely audience, I'd like to split this post up into a couple sections: What I do, What I want to Do, and Miscellaneous Anthony Trivia.
What do I do?
Besides fulfilling my duties as a student, I'm committed to a few organizations around UF. I work closely with the Hispanic Student Association, and have been a director for their MLP and HLSA programs. I am an alumni member of the Heavener Leadership Challenge, one of the business school's fantastic many opportunities. One other organization I'm proud to be a part of is my fraternity, Pi Lambda Phi. I was initiated in Spring '15 and strive to keep our chapter dominant socially, academically, and service-wise.
Strictly for fun, however, you can catch me being extraordinarily mediocre on the basketball and volleyball courts. I played both sports in high school and received many offers for discounts at Sports Authority, but sadly no offers to play at the collegiate level. Besides sports, my other passion is music. I have played drums for 10 years both in rock bands and in the marching band. Unfortunately, it is very hard to continue that as a hobby in the close confines of my apartment. I also enjoy making electronic music and DJ'ing. So when any of you want your event/party to pop off, contact DJ Point 5 at anthonydav13@gmail.com!
What do I want to do?
I'm sure all of us can relate to this question, and the press conference that family gatherings seem to become once you enter college. However, as annoying as it might be to repeat yourself, this question should always be on your mind. Success doesn't come because you wish really hard, you have to find a direction to go in and follow it whole heartedly. My career goals are to earn a position as a senior level manager in marketing/advertising or start consulting for other firms. This way, I can keep my creative process and use my skills in public speaking and team-building. Once I have a stable career, I'd like to finally continue with my ambitions to operate a non-profit start up. The two ideas I want to build on are an integrated network for finding foster care or a restaurant to provide food and work opportunity to struggling youths.
Ok, so what do I really want to do in life? That answer would probably be more along the lines of music festivals, traveling, camping, writing, taking photos, volunteering, being a decent human being, etc.
Miscellaneous Anthony Trivia
- Holds local record for most cinnamon rolls eaten at Cici's (17)
- Won 5th grade regional spelling bee
- Is in the middle of writing a novel (by "middle" I mean I have a solid 15 pages written)
- Recording my first mixtape (dropping April 2016)
- Has traveled to Italy, Scotland, England, Germany, Greece
- Loves cats
- Drake's biggest fan
- 6'1, 170 lbs
- Has 15 cousins
- Puerto Rican/Black
- Undefeated in air hockey (37-0)
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
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Good evening Internet, and more specifically the entrepreneurial community,
This is your host Anthony Davila here, testing the very limits of what test posts can be. I look forward to posting relevant, interesting, and grammatically correct content for all of you! This blog will include- but is not limited to- personal opinions on the entrepreneurial process, spotlights on emerging trends in the industry, business articles, and assignments mandated by my esteemed ENT3003 professor.
This is your host Anthony Davila here, testing the very limits of what test posts can be. I look forward to posting relevant, interesting, and grammatically correct content for all of you! This blog will include- but is not limited to- personal opinions on the entrepreneurial process, spotlights on emerging trends in the industry, business articles, and assignments mandated by my esteemed ENT3003 professor.
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