Entrepreneurial

BUS 8303-21.01.02-4B26-S2,

Entrepreneurship and Innovative Business

Unit IV Assignment

Please note that your assignments may refer back to the readings and lessons from previous units.

For this assignment, there will be 2 parts: an essay and a case study.

Part 1

For this part of your assignment, identify a problem with the potential to meet either intrapreneurial or entrepreneurial opportunity recognition conditions. Conduct research using the CSU Online Library to search for peer-reviewed articles relevant to your identified problem, target market, design thinking, creativity, and relevant experimentation ideas.

Your essay must address the prompts listed below.

Identify and introduce your identified problem and target customer.

Discuss the design-thinking process and how it applies to your identified problem.

Describe one experiment or testing method to apply to your identified problem. Summarize the value of experimentation and testing in the design-thinking process.

Explain how your growing entrepreneurial mindset integrates with design thinking, concerning your identified problem.

Include an introduction. This part of your assignment should be at least two pages in length. References should include your eTextbook and a minimum of one additional credible source.

Part 2: Case Study: Jillian Lakritz, Founder, Yoee Baby

For this part of your assignment, read the case study on pages 74 and 75 of the eTextbook. Once you have read and reviewed the case scenario, respond to the following questions with thorough explanations and a well-supported rationale. Do not use the question-and-answer format. Instead, use an essay format with headings for this assignment.

Explain the connection between entrepreneurial mindset and opportunity recognition for Jillian Lakritz.

Discuss the four pathways to opportunity identification in relation to this case.

What techniques did Jillian apply to identify the Yoee Baby opportunity?

What problem is Jillian solving with the Yoee Baby toy?

Explain which innovative techniques related to opportunity recognition align with this case, and describe which actions identified in the case represent new thinking, new approaches, or new outcomes.

Part 2 of your assignment should be at least two pages in length. References should include your eTextbook and a minimum of one additional credible source. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.

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Hi all. Please note that this unit is intended to establish the foundation for understanding entrepreneurship by examining its various forms and the levels of risk associated with each. You will have the opportunity to explore how different entrepreneurial approaches emerge in response to opportunity, resources, and constraints, and how these approaches influence decision-making and outcomes. The unit also introduces core business models, emphasizing how organizations create, deliver, and capture value. Through applied examples and multimedia resources, students will begin developing the analytical framework needed to evaluate entrepreneurial ventures and the strategic use of business models in real-world contexts. Best, Dr. Pearson

In Unit II, we shift our focus from what entrepreneurship is to how entrepreneurial thinking is developed and applied. As you navigate through this unit, you will examine the entrepreneurial mindset as a foundational capability for opportunity recognition, evaluation, and action across a range of organizational contexts. You will also analyze the characteristics that define an effective entrepreneurial mindset, assess how those characteristics influence decision-making and creativity, and compare different types of mindsets.

Ready to get deeper into the mind of an entrepreneur? In Unit III, you will have the opportunity to build upon your entrepreneurial mindset introduced in the previous unit by examining how opportunities are intentionally identified, shaped, and transformed into viable business concepts. In this unit, you will explore the connection between mindset and opportunity recognition, including the four primary pathways through which entrepreneurial opportunities emerge. Emphasis is placed on creative and innovative thinking as a strategic capability rather than a spontaneous act.

Unit IV focuses on the practical integration of the entrepreneurial mindset with design thinking as a structured approach to innovation. In this unit, you will examine how design thinking supports opportunity recognition by emphasizing empathy, problem definition, experimentation, and iterative learning. You will analyze the stages of the design thinking process and assess the value of experimentation in reducing uncertainty and refining ideas. Additionally, this unit emphasizes identifying meaningful customer problems as the foundation of innovative business strategies.

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Unit IV Assignment

Due date: 2/17/26, 11:59 PM (CST)

Hi all. Unit V centers on translating innovative ideas into coherent and sustainable business models. In this unit, you will apply design thinking to evaluate and select appropriate business and revenue models, examining how value is created, delivered, and captured. In this Unit, you will analyze the integration of business models with revenue strategies and assess how these elements align with broader innovative business strategies. In addition, this unit highlights the strategic importance of networks and relationships in supporting entrepreneurial success. Dr. P

Unit VI

Hi all. Please join me for the live lecture see the announcements for details. Im excited to talk to you and my best regards, Dr. P

Unit VII

Hi all. In Unit VII, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the financial and legal decisions that shape entrepreneurial growth and long-term sustainability. Also, in this unit, you will examine a range of funding strategies, from bootstrapping and crowdfunding to more traditional debt and equity financing, and evaluate the strategic tradeoffs associated with each approach. You will analyze how financing choices influence organizational growth, ownership structure, and risk exposure. In addition, this unit highlights the legal considerations that accompany growth-related decisions and emphasizes the financial consequences tied to those choices. Dr. P

Unit IV Assignment

Please note that your assignments may refer back to the readings and lessons from previous units.

For this assignment, there will be 2 parts: an essay and a case study.

Part 1

For this part of your assignment, identify a problem with the potential to meet either intrapreneurial or entrepreneurial opportunity recognition conditions. Conduct research using the CSU Online Library to search for peer-reviewed articles relevant to your identified problem, target market, design thinking, creativity, and relevant experimentation ideas.

Your essay must address the prompts listed below.

Identify and introduce your identified problem and target customer.

Discuss the design-thinking process and how it applies to your identified problem.

Describe one experiment or testing method to apply to your identified problem. Summarize the value of experimentation and testing in the design-thinking process.

Explain how your growing entrepreneurial mindset integrates with design thinking, concerning your identified problem.

Include an introduction. This part of your assignment should be at least two pages in length. References should include your eTextbook and a minimum of one additional credible source.

Part 2: Case Study: Jillian Lakritz, Founder, Yoee Baby

For this part of your assignment, read the case study on pages 74 and 75 of the eTextbook. Once you have read and reviewed the case scenario, respond to the following questions with thorough explanations and a well-supported rationale. Do not use the question-and-answer format. Instead, use an essay format with headings for this assignment.

Explain the connection between entrepreneurial mindset and opportunity recognition for Jillian Lakritz.

Discuss the four pathways to opportunity identification in relation to this case.

What techniques did Jillian apply to identify the Yoee Baby opportunity?

What problem is Jillian solving with the Yoee Baby toy?

Explain which innovative techniques related to opportunity recognition align with this case, and describe which actions identified in the case represent new thinking, new approaches, or new outcomes.

Part 2 of your assignment should be at least two pages in length. References should include your eTextbook and a minimum of one additional credible source. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.