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Which profession specializes in creating user-friendly interfaces for websites and applications?
Which profession specializes in creating user-friendly interfaces for websites and applications?
What key element is essential for the success of startups in the digital environment?
What key element is essential for the success of startups in the digital environment?
What does the term 'digital transformation' primarily refer to?
What does the term 'digital transformation' primarily refer to?
Which component is NOT typically associated with startups in the digital era?
Which component is NOT typically associated with startups in the digital era?
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Which of the following is a common misconception about social media managers?
Which of the following is a common misconception about social media managers?
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Which of the following is considered a non-entrepreneurial habit?
Which of the following is considered a non-entrepreneurial habit?
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What tool can help with planning and executing change?
What tool can help with planning and executing change?
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Which class topic focuses on evaluating whether business ideas are viable?
Which class topic focuses on evaluating whether business ideas are viable?
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Which of the following is NOT a habit associated with entrepreneurship?
Which of the following is NOT a habit associated with entrepreneurship?
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What is one of the essential components of personal development in entrepreneurship?
What is one of the essential components of personal development in entrepreneurship?
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What is the maximum number of absences allowed in the course without needing an explanation?
What is the maximum number of absences allowed in the course without needing an explanation?
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What percentage of the final grade does the exam contribute?
What percentage of the final grade does the exam contribute?
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According to Richard Cantillon, how do entrepreneurs engage in their activities?
According to Richard Cantillon, how do entrepreneurs engage in their activities?
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What role do entrepreneurs play according to J.B. Say?
What role do entrepreneurs play according to J.B. Say?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an entrepreneur?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an entrepreneur?
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What is the required activity for attendance grading in the class?
What is the required activity for attendance grading in the class?
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How many points are awarded for timely completion of milestones in the credit structure?
How many points are awarded for timely completion of milestones in the credit structure?
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What does acting on one's own account and behalf entail for entrepreneurs?
What does acting on one's own account and behalf entail for entrepreneurs?
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What is a critical aspect that makes digital startups attractive to investors?
What is a critical aspect that makes digital startups attractive to investors?
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What differentiates a startup from a smaller version of an incumbent company?
What differentiates a startup from a smaller version of an incumbent company?
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Which aspect is NOT a goal of startups?
Which aspect is NOT a goal of startups?
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What does scaling in a startup primarily depend on?
What does scaling in a startup primarily depend on?
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Which of the following ideas is likely to be the easiest to scale?
Which of the following ideas is likely to be the easiest to scale?
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What factors have contributed to the disruption in the music industry?
What factors have contributed to the disruption in the music industry?
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What is a common renewable aspect of digital startups that appeals to investors?
What is a common renewable aspect of digital startups that appeals to investors?
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Which of the following statements about startups is true?
Which of the following statements about startups is true?
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What is the primary misconception about talent?
What is the primary misconception about talent?
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What characterizes a fixed mindset?
What characterizes a fixed mindset?
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What is a key belief of individuals with a growth mindset?
What is a key belief of individuals with a growth mindset?
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What is a primary goal of entrepreneurs as described in the context?
What is a primary goal of entrepreneurs as described in the context?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an entrepreneurial person?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an entrepreneurial person?
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What does the concept of determinism imply?
What does the concept of determinism imply?
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According to F. Knight's perspective, what is the role of entrepreneurs in society?
According to F. Knight's perspective, what is the role of entrepreneurs in society?
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How do individuals with a growth mindset typically view failure?
How do individuals with a growth mindset typically view failure?
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What does J. Schumpeter attribute as the source of entrepreneurial profit?
What does J. Schumpeter attribute as the source of entrepreneurial profit?
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What role does communication play in entrepreneurship?
What role does communication play in entrepreneurship?
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How does A. Marshall describe the influence of entrepreneurs in a competitive market?
How does A. Marshall describe the influence of entrepreneurs in a competitive market?
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What is I. Kirzner's view on the nature of entrepreneurial activity?
What is I. Kirzner's view on the nature of entrepreneurial activity?
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What is a common consequence of a fixed mindset regarding challenges?
What is a common consequence of a fixed mindset regarding challenges?
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What does K. Marx suggest about the relationship between entrepreneurs and the working class?
What does K. Marx suggest about the relationship between entrepreneurs and the working class?
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What characterizes entrepreneurs according to the content regarding uncertainty?
What characterizes entrepreneurs according to the content regarding uncertainty?
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According to R. Cantillon and J.B. Say, what is profit considered to be?
According to R. Cantillon and J.B. Say, what is profit considered to be?
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Flashcards
Time management
Time management
The ability to plan and manage your time effectively, prioritizing tasks and deadlines. It involves creating routines, setting goals, and staying organized.
Procrastination
Procrastination
A common non-entrepreneurial habit characterized by delaying tasks, often due to avoidance or lack of motivation.
Problem-solving
Problem-solving
A crucial entrepreneurial habit that involves identifying potential problems, analyzing their root causes, and finding creative solutions.
Innovation
Innovation
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Effective communication
Effective communication
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Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
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Entrepreneurs in the Digital Era
Entrepreneurs in the Digital Era
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People With Nonfixed Incomes (Cantillon)
People With Nonfixed Incomes (Cantillon)
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Middlemen Between Science and Working People (Say)
Middlemen Between Science and Working People (Say)
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Being an Entrepreneur: A Profession
Being an Entrepreneur: A Profession
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Digital Marketing Specialist
Digital Marketing Specialist
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Exploiter of the Working Class
Exploiter of the Working Class
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Course Structure: Attendance
Course Structure: Attendance
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UX/UI Designer
UX/UI Designer
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Cloud Architect
Cloud Architect
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Course Structure: TEAMS
Course Structure: TEAMS
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Data Scientist
Data Scientist
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Digital Environment
Digital Environment
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Fixed Mindset
Fixed Mindset
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Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset
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Talent Myth
Talent Myth
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Entrepreneurial Initiative
Entrepreneurial Initiative
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Taming Risk
Taming Risk
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Determinism
Determinism
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Entrepreneurial Communication & Cooperation
Entrepreneurial Communication & Cooperation
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Entrepreneurial Organization
Entrepreneurial Organization
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Marx's View of Entrepreneurship
Marx's View of Entrepreneurship
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Marshall's View of Entrepreneurship
Marshall's View of Entrepreneurship
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Knight's View of Entrepreneurship
Knight's View of Entrepreneurship
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Schumpeter's View of Entrepreneurship
Schumpeter's View of Entrepreneurship
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Kirzner's View of Entrepreneurship
Kirzner's View of Entrepreneurship
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Entrepreneurial Profit: Different Perspectives
Entrepreneurial Profit: Different Perspectives
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Entrepreneurship: Solving Problems
Entrepreneurship: Solving Problems
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Entrepreneurs as Opportunity Seekers
Entrepreneurs as Opportunity Seekers
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What is a startup?
What is a startup?
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What are digital goods?
What are digital goods?
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What is scalability?
What is scalability?
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What are platforms for services?
What are platforms for services?
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Who are venture capitalists?
Who are venture capitalists?
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What are the disruptions in the music industry?
What are the disruptions in the music industry?
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Why are digital startups attractive to investors?
Why are digital startups attractive to investors?
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Which of the ideas is the easiest to scale?
Which of the ideas is the easiest to scale?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course title: Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Digital Era
- Instructor: Dr. Albert Tomaszewski
- Course type: Postgraduate Management Studies
- Active participation is highly encouraged
- Two absences; no explanation needed; more than 5 absences = failure
Instructor Background
- University teacher since 2009
- Director of Postgraduate Management Studies
- Actively involved in:
- Strategy consulting
- Business plans
- Training programs
- Experienced researcher in entrepreneurship and technology
- Experience with startup projects; failed at least 2
Course Organization
- All course materials (files, presentations, workshop forms) will be stored on TEAMS
- Instructor office hours on Fridays at 9am on TEAMS
- Book office hours in advance via email: [email protected]
Grading
- Exam: 50% (20 single choice questions)
- Group assignment: 25%
- Final presentation: 20%
- Milestones completed on time: 5%
- Class activity and special tasks: 25%
Class Schedule
- Entrepreneurship essence
- Digital era and business
- Personal development
- What's special about startups?
- Creativity workshop
- Innovative startup idea
- Study visit in an accelerator
- Researching potential customers
- Problems worth solving
- Planning and execution, business ideas
- Financing and legal issues
- Presenting ideas
- Final presentations
Who is an Entrepreneur?
- Different definitions exist
- Various perspectives from economists:
- Richard Cantillon described entrepreneurs as those with nonfixed income, engaging in uncertain ventures
- J.B. Say (early 1800s) saw entrepreneurs as connecting scientists with workers, using technology for products/services, creating production, and bearing market risks
- Karl Marx (mid 1800s) considered entrepreneurs as exploiters who accumulate capital and economically abuse working people
- Alfred Marshall(late 1800s) emphasized fixed and variable costs, market-driven prices, and product production
- Frank Knight (early 1900s) highlighted the bearing of risks
Different perspectives from Economists
- Other perspectives in the field:
- Joseph Schumpeter (mid-1900s): entrepreneurs create groundbreaking innovations, forcing disruption(creative destruction). This involves old methods being replaced by new technologies
- Israel Kirzner (late 1900s): entrepreneurs are astute observers, recognizing arbitrage opportunities. These opportunities come from spotting differences in resource costs and their future value.
Entrepreneur Profit
- Various interpretations from economists
- Cantillon, Say: Reward for valuable work created
- Marx: Exploiting working-class position
- Marshall: Exceptional reward
- Knight: Fair compensation for assuming risks
- Schumpeter: Consequence of groundbreaking innovation
- Kirzner: Result of discerning arbitrage opportunities
Foundations of Digital Transformation
- Social, Mobile, Analytics, Cloud, Internet of Things (SMACIT)
- Other developments including: Blockchain, Al (i.e., Generative AI), and 3D printing
Digital Era Implications
- Business:
- New business models: Digital-focused, scalable, use of digital ecosystems
- Customer-centric approaches: personalized, data-driven, loyalty enhancement
- Globalization and market reach: Cross-border expansion via e-commerce and digital channels
- Agility and flexibility: Adaptability to quick market changes via cloud and SaaS solutions
- Innovation:
- Rapid prototyping and experimentation, using cloud computing, Al, data analytics for testing/customer feedback. Minimum viable products
- Automation: Efficiency gains with AI-driven automation and RPA
- Data-driven decision making through data analysis for opportunity identification
- Digital collaboration tools for enhanced global talent access
- Startups:
- Lower barriers to entry via digital tools/cloud infrastructure; global talent access through remote work; leveraging agile technologies for fast innovation; accelerated growth using digital platforms, increased investment interest from investors via VC capital.
Additional Topics
- What is a startup? distinction from typical companies.
- Different elements for scaling businesses, including services and tangible products
- What is a digital marketing specialist?
- What does a UX/UI designer do?
- What does a social media manager do?
- What does a cloud architect do?
- What does a data scientist do?
- What do these professions have in common?
- Common characteristics of entrepreneurs, including skills/traits, proactive and reactive thinking styles, and implementation of change
- The idea of talent is a myth, fixed vs growth mindset, personal development, habit formation, and behavioral concepts
- Music industry revenue shifts in relation to technology, customer behavior, and business model changes.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts and practices related to Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Digital Era. This quiz is designed for postgraduate management studies and covers essential topics in strategy, business planning, and technology integration. Prepare to explore what it takes to succeed in the rapidly evolving landscape of entrepreneurship.