Entrepreneurship is an exciting, stimulating experience filled with immense growth. By taking risks and generating unique solutions to a societal need, one can innovate, unleash their entrepreneurial spirit, and improve the world.
The diversity of entrepreneurial ventures (whether in the form of an app, program, or physical product) itself demonstrates the creative implications of entrepreneurship!
Below, I’ve outlined some of my creative entrepreneurship ventures! Each one begins with a problem I identified and the solution I developed in response. Entrepreneurship is all about recognizing challenges and finding innovative ways to solve them, constantly improving on existing models (much like research)!
Many people lack the time or resources to schedule dermatologist appointments when mild concerns arise.
DermAware channels the creative power of innovation to help users distinguish between common skin conditions and understand their properties using an AI-based image classification model.
After recognizing the data privacy risks of people skipping over online agreements and blindly accepting them, I decided to take action.
I founded TermTruster, a Chrome extension that demystifies online agreements by providing clear, concise summaries of privacy policies. The tool leverages an NLP API to help users make more informed decisions online.
While establishing Everyone’s Libraries in local communities, we encountered a problem: many of our libraries were deteriorating after heavy rain and harsh weather.
To address this, I worked with a builder to design an innovative waterproof library made from recycled plastic material.
Lastly, sharing your designs and prototypes with others is a great way to promote your innovation so it can make a lasting impact. Public speaking is an essential skill for any aspiring entrepreneur.
Some of my favorite public speaking tips include:
Remember, no audience member will remember every word you said or whether you stumbled. A pitch is as much for your own growth as it is for others, so use it to your advantage.
