Any programmers, entrepreneurs on the board? Free

[CybaCipha]

Course Materials Primary Readings
Byers, Dorf & Nelson, Technology Ventures, McGraw-Hill, Third Edition, 2010
First 5 chapters
hxxp://www.edvardas.info/wp-content...res-From-Idea-to-Enterprise-pdf-for-free.pdf


• Recommended reading:
1. Stanford University Economic Impact via Innovation and Entrepreneurship Full report
hxxp://engineering.stanford.edu/sit..._Alumni_Innovation_Survey_Report_102412_1.pdf

2. Steve Blank, Four Steps to the Epiphany
hxxp://www.stanford.edu/group/e145/cgi-bin/winter/drupal/upload/handouts/Four_Steps.pdf

3. Meyer, Crane (2011). Entrepreneurship: An Innovator's Guide to Startups and Corporate Ventures
5. Komisar, with Kent Lineback, The Monk and the Riddle
5. Seelig, What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20
download link
6. HarperOne, 2009 Recommended Entrepreneurship Seminar Series

 

[wiZe]

I chose the 'audit' option yesterday. I'm already committed to 12-15 hours per week working with a friend on his app. Trying to get my Kaya on. It'd be foolish to think I could commit 10 hours per week to this class as well. That's been my problem in the past...overextending myself. Wish I could have done the class first.

 

[water]

I chose the 'audit' option yesterday. I'm already committed to 12-15 hours per week working with a friend on his app. Trying to get my Kaya on. It'd be foolish to think I could commit 10 hours per week to this class as well. That's been my problem in the past...overextending myself. Wish I could have done the class first.

Let's get it Bro




I'll check in from time to time to lend whatever support I can

 

[NinjaspiT]

Im in. Sign me up for the creativity/ideas and writing. My writing is exceptionally good.

 

[wiZe]

Let's get it Bro




I'll check in from time to time to lend whatever support I can

Thanks, bro. I'm up working on the project plan right now. Using MS Project 2013. What PM tool do you use? Also, I'm using the standard SDLC. You have a link to a mobile app project plan?

 

[Punch]

signed up and Im in...Got to get with Tronix asap on his move too.

Bringing marketing,ideas,funding,etc

 

[CybaCipha]

Week 1

Week 1
Course Overview: Silicon Valley and Key Frameworks • Videos o Video 1 - Overview (Recommended reading Ch. 1.1, 1.2, 1.5) o Business models o Video 2 o Video 3 o Video 4 o Video 5: Building the Team o Instagram cofounders on Startup Ideas • Recommended Reading o Ch. 2.1, 2.4 o The Monk and the Riddle by Randy Komisar, Prologue, Preface, and Chapters 1-3 • Additional Resources (optional) o "The Secret History of Silicon Valley," Steve Blank, Nov 20, 20008. o It's Not the People You Know. It's Where You Are, Randall Stross, NYT, Oct 22, 2006. o "When it Comes to Innovation, Geography is Destiny," Pascal Zachary, NYT, Feb 11, 2007. o "Growth of a Silicon Empire", Henry Norr. o Fred Terman at Stanford o More videos on ECorner on team and culture

Do the assignments .. you have no excuse to NOT watch the videos or read the materials especially since MainMan and I posted the material.

Pz - teamwork starts during week 2 I'm looking for 2 additional programmers.

Anybody got ideas?
Anybody have a problem that needs to be solved?
Start thinking about some common problems you may have.

 

[water]

Re: Week 1

Week 1
Course Overview: Silicon Valley and Key Frameworks • Videos o Video 1 - Overview (Recommended reading Ch. 1.1, 1.2, 1.5) o Business models o Video 2 o Video 3 o Video 4 o Video 5: Building the Team o Instagram cofounders on Startup Ideas • Recommended Reading o Ch. 2.1, 2.4 o The Monk and the Riddle by Randy Komisar, Prologue, Preface, and Chapters 1-3 • Additional Resources (optional) o "The Secret History of Silicon Valley," Steve Blank, Nov 20, 20008. o It's Not the People You Know. It's Where You Are, Randall Stross, NYT, Oct 22, 2006. o "When it Comes to Innovation, Geography is Destiny," Pascal Zachary, NYT, Feb 11, 2007. o "Growth of a Silicon Empire", Henry Norr. o Fred Terman at Stanford o More videos on ECorner on team and culture

Do the assignments .. you have no excuse to NOT watch the videos or read the materials especially since MainMan and I posted the material.

Pz - teamwork starts during week 2 I'm looking for 2 additional programmers.

Anybody got ideas?
Anybody have a problem that needs to be solved?
Start thinking about some common problems you may have.

Problems to be solved:

Media Watch: matching advertising dollars/brands with public issues

Cop Watch: Realtime streaming of audio & video from your phone on a traffic stop

 

[CybaCipha]

Re: Week 1

Problems to be solved:

Media Watch: matching advertising dollars/brands with public issues

Cop Watch: Realtime streaming of audio & video from your phone on a traffic stop

Good shit .... thanks. I had a partner that made T-shirts and button up shirts and still trying to find a way to put a hidden camera on that shit with the same premise. Hidden in a button or fake pen in the pocket, etc. not small enough, affordable enough or convenient enough for the masses ... YET!

 

[wiZe]

Course Materials Primary Readings
Byers, Dorf & Nelson, Technology Ventures, McGraw-Hill, Third Edition, 2010
First 5 chapters
hxxp://www.edvardas.info/wp-content...res-From-Idea-to-Enterprise-pdf-for-free.pdf


• Recommended reading:
1. Stanford University Economic Impact via Innovation and Entrepreneurship Full report
hxxp://engineering.stanford.edu/sit..._Alumni_Innovation_Survey_Report_102412_1.pdf

2. Steve Blank, Four Steps to the Epiphany
hxxp://www.stanford.edu/group/e145/cgi-bin/winter/drupal/upload/handouts/Four_Steps.pdf

3. Meyer, Crane (2011). Entrepreneurship: An Innovator's Guide to Startups and Corporate Ventures
5. Komisar, with Kent Lineback, The Monk and the Riddle
5. Seelig, What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20
download link
6. HarperOne, 2009 Recommended Entrepreneurship Seminar Series

Thanks

 

[Cock Head Jones]

i wanted to create a crowdfunding site for african american (and eventually blacks from all over the diaspora) startup ventures...

but i started doing some research and some cats are working on it. they actually just started working on it.

shoutout to blackstartup.com

 

[CybaCipha]

i wanted to create a crowdfunding site for african american (and eventually blacks from all over the diaspora) startup ventures...

but i started doing some research and some cats are working on it. they actually just started working on it.

shoutout to blackstartup.com

There's a couple of others but

Wayne Sutton founded PitchTo to help investors make smarter decisions and entrepreneurs perfect their pitches.
Before founding PitchTo, Sutton was a partner at the NewMe accelerator where he advised startups in product development and customer acquisition strategies, among other things. Sutton has more than 10 years worth of experience in Internet technology, and has advised numerous startups, including Tioki, Gokit, and StockofU.


Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/most-influential-blacks-in-technology-2013-4?op=1#ixzz2SCCoqZ3d

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NewMe is an accelerator geared toward minorities. It was featured in CNN's Black in America: The New Promised Land: Silicon Valley in 2011.
Benton launched NewMe alongside co-founder Wayne Sutton. Prior to NewMe, Benton launched BlackWeb20.com, an online publication for African-Americans interested in technology and new media.


Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/most-influential-blacks-in-technology-2013-4?op=1#ixzz2SCDIixU8

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Analyst, Union Square Ventures
Before joining USV in 2012, Watson worked at Organizing for America, Trendrr, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Gilt Groupe.
Now he works alongside prominent tech executives like Brad Burnham, Fred Wilson, and Albert Wenger.


Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/most-influential-blacks-in-technology-2013-4?op=1#ixzz2SCDQ81UP

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Partner at SoftTech VC
In addition to investing in early-stage companies with SoftTech VC, Hudson is also an entrepreneur.
He is the co-founder and CEO of Bionic Panda Games. Hudson has also been involved with the event company Social Gaming Summit, which Mediabistro eventually acquired. He's also been involved with social game developer Serious Business, a company that Zynga later acquired.


Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/most-influential-blacks-in-technology-2013-4?op=1#ixzz2SCDivSH3

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EIR, Andreessen Horowitz
Before joining Andreessen Horowitz, Walker worked at Foursquare as director of business development for about two and a half years. Walker was one of Foursquare's earliest employees, joining the company only after sending several emails to Foursquare founders Dennis Crowley and Naveen Selvadurai.


Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/most-influential-blacks-in-technology-2013-4?op=1#ixzz2SCDunDLy

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Fugg it, it's related ... sorry to derail your post!

 

[CybaCipha]

There's a couple of others but

Wayne Sutton founded PitchTo to help investors make smarter decisions and entrepreneurs perfect their pitches.
Before founding PitchTo, Sutton was a partner at the NewMe accelerator where he advised startups in product development and customer acquisition strategies, among other things. Sutton has more than 10 years worth of experience in Internet technology, and has advised numerous startups, including Tioki, Gokit, and StockofU.


Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/most-influential-blacks-in-technology-2013-4?op=1#ixzz2SCCoqZ3d

***
NewMe is an accelerator geared toward minorities. It was featured in CNN's Black in America: The New Promised Land: Silicon Valley in 2011.
Benton launched NewMe alongside co-founder Wayne Sutton. Prior to NewMe, Benton launched BlackWeb20.com, an online publication for African-Americans interested in technology and new media.


Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/most-influential-blacks-in-technology-2013-4?op=1#ixzz2SCDIixU8

***
Analyst, Union Square Ventures
Before joining USV in 2012, Watson worked at Organizing for America, Trendrr, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Gilt Groupe.
Now he works alongside prominent tech executives like Brad Burnham, Fred Wilson, and Albert Wenger.


Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/most-influential-blacks-in-technology-2013-4?op=1#ixzz2SCDQ81UP

***
Partner at SoftTech VC
In addition to investing in early-stage companies with SoftTech VC, Hudson is also an entrepreneur.
He is the co-founder and CEO of Bionic Panda Games. Hudson has also been involved with the event company Social Gaming Summit, which Mediabistro eventually acquired. He's also been involved with social game developer Serious Business, a company that Zynga later acquired.


Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/most-influential-blacks-in-technology-2013-4?op=1#ixzz2SCDivSH3

***
EIR, Andreessen Horowitz
Before joining Andreessen Horowitz, Walker worked at Foursquare as director of business development for about two and a half years. Walker was one of Foursquare's earliest employees, joining the company only after sending several emails to Foursquare founders Dennis Crowley and Naveen Selvadurai.


Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/most-influential-blacks-in-technology-2013-4?op=1#ixzz2SCDunDLy

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Fugg it, it's related ... sorry to derail your post!

THIS IS THE GOAL PPL. At the end of the class have a finished product with an identified market, a completed presentation and some sales. BUT YOU GOTTA SURVIVE THE FIRST 2 - 3 weeks to join my team. You gotta do the readings, complete the assignments and participate in the forums. Each team member must contribute in order for the whole team to be successful.

 

[water]

Problem: Grocery shopping.

Some items are more expensive than others in stores.

Solution: Dynamically showing where to go shop based on a list of what you want.

Ability to scan in the items you buy using the barcodes and create a list.

You can then select from this list and the app should tell you where to go get it them in 1 or 2 visits for the cheapest price.

 

[CybaCipha]

How did you do on last week's assignment?



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Week 2 - Creativity and Improvisation

Videos:
Video of talk by Kirsten Leute from the Stanford Office of Technology Licensing Video 2-1, Video 2-2

Recommended Reading:
Ch. 3.1-3.4, Ch. 5.3-5.5, 6.2, 6.3
Brainstorming Rules, Stanford Design Institute, Jul 26, 2009.

Additional Resources:
Brainstorming Fundamentals, Stanford Design Institute
More videos on ECorner on Creativity

This week we get put into teams with 4 strangers ... you will love the assignment. NO JOKE.

 

[CybaCipha]

My team is 2 Americans, 2 Africans and 1 Indian. How you guys holding up?

 

[kogalee]

How many heads would work together to put a product out there ... from idea to implementation then seek funding to make it a reality. Catch is you only have 16 weeks. Class is no joke and requires teamwork.

Technology Entrepreneurship I

In an amazingly successful course, Chuck Eesley, teaches innovators how to build a startup from business idea to high-potential commercial opportunity.

The Course
This course introduces the fundamentals of technology entrepreneurship, pioneered in Silicon Valley and now spreading across the world. You will learn the process technology entrepreneurs use to start companies. It involves taking a technology idea and finding a high-potential commercial opportunity, gathering resources such as talent and capital, figuring out how to sell and market the idea, and managing rapid growth. To gain practical experience alongside the theory, students form teams and work on startup projects in those teams.
This is the second offering of the class. Last time, nearly 40,000 students from around the world participated and worked in teams together. The top teams were matched with Silicon Valley mentors, and the best teams at the end of the class pitched their ideas to investors. Many of the alumni of the last class are continuing to build their startups and will be mentoring teams this time.
By the conclusion of the course, it is our hope that you understand how to:

Articulate a process for taking a technology idea and finding a high-potential commercial opportunity (high performing students will be able to discuss the pros and cons of alternative theoretical models).

Create and verify a plan for gathering resources such as talent and capital.

Create and verify a business model for how to sell and market an entrepreneurial idea.

Generalize this process to an entrepreneurial mindset of turning problems into opportunities that can be used in larger companies and other settings.

Sign up at: hxxps://venture-lab.stanford.edu/venture

Who's interested and what do you bring to the table?

Marketing
Programming
Development
Project Planning
Artistic Creativity
Ability to go get dat dough
Ability to present in front of an audience
Whatever else
etc

BGOL Members who may form a team
LBOP - Marketing
Desire - Marketing, writing
SoulPatch -
Studio718 -
WiZe -
Soja - Programming, Development
Kogalee - Bean Pie Development
Jumbo -
ninjaspit - creativity/ideas and writing
Punch - funding

Blesh you brudda! All praises due to Allah for the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Asalamalaikum and Amen!

 

[CybaCipha]

Blesh you brudda! All praises due to Allah for the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Asalamalaikum and Amen!

You think I'm joking ... the bean pie development will track all bean pie sales as they happen and collect data over a period of months up to a year to determine the best locations, days, weather and times to sell bean pies.

This way you can have your sales force concentrate on the most successful areas of the city.

 

[CybaCipha]

How many of you guys still in the class after 2 weeks? Tomorrow we start choosing teams. If we want to make an ALL BGOL team (plus a few non-bgol developers) now is the time to do it. Hit me back on how you're doing, what problems you are having and if you still have an interest.