Quick trendspotting

Trenspotting is a great way to get inspiration for new business ideas, but don’t spend too much time on making y0ur own research, when there are a lot of other people out there gathering information – and keeping eyes open.

Trendwatching.com collects information on trends from 8000 users. They are not necessarily professionals, but they probably got two eyes and two ears like the rest of us.

There is a lot of free material on the website, but they don’t give away everything.

Inspiration for business ideas

After a quick warm up in the first couple of lectures, we are now entering the phase of creating business ideas. Our own brainstorming might lead to “the next big thing”, but why not get inspired from what others have already thought.

Springwise.com has 8000 users spread around the world to spot new business ideas, that might be The Next Big Thing. At least thats their ambition.

Feel free to copy and steal within the law and reasonable ethics

What makes entrepreneurs entrepreneurial?

Taking a big risk and investing millions in a great business opportunity is rarely the way entrepreneurs start their business. Most entrepreneurs start with at limited risk and often they only really identify the potential and opportunity once they are in the business.

A great introduction to the way entrepreneurs usually start new ventures is written by Saras Sarasvathy.

Download Sarasvathys article: What makes entrepreneurs entrepreneurial (pdf)

Visit Sarasvathys webpage Effectuation

Welcome on board!

Dear students

Welcome on board! We are about to take a 3 month journey through the fascinating jungle of innovation and entrepreneurship.

I look forward to joining you as your captain on this journey, and will do my utmost to make it a great learning experience for you.

In this blog i will try to support your learning by reflections, links to learning facilities and any kind of inspiration, that I might find relevant to you.

I invite you to comment on my blogposts and join the discussion!