This is the first formal entrepreneurship course I’ve ever taken. I was attracted to sign up for the CORE program because I’ve never seen an instructor who has actually been a successful entrepreneur offering a course before. What I appreciate most about the course is that it focuses more on WHY rather than HOW, allowing us to understand the underlying principles and reasoning behind concepts through case studies. Additionally, it was only after completing the course that I truly grasped what an 'Unfair Advantage' means. Now, when running a company, I always base my thinking on that.
"I joined the course because I knew Terry is a seasoned practitioner and I was curious if 'entrepreneurship can be taught.' The course is mostly based on Terry’s firsthand experiences and practical observations. It's not only convincing but also provides different perspectives and feedback for participants of different types and stages when asking questions. Learning from experienced entrepreneurs in the entrepreneurial journey can save a lot of unnecessary detours or move forward more wisely. I highly recommend startups to join and gain valuable connections and resources."
"The greatest takeaway was learning how to transform a good idea into a product or service, addressing the needs of the target users. This involved processes like product design, market validation, and scaling, etc, and ultimately leading to a market-recognized and sustainable profit-generating product. For me, entrepreneurial thinking represents a more systematic and nuanced form of business thinking that can be applied even within a corporate context. Considering the quality of content, the course fee is indeed very reasonable."
I think the three things early-stage entrepreneurs lack the most are a good team, resources, and networks. I met many good friends and early-stage entrepreneurs by participating in the CORE program. The discussions and networking with my classmates in and out of class have greatly helped my personal growth.
I didn’t have much concept of valuation before participating in the CORE program. During the program, Terry taught us how to create and set prices, as well as how to choose a reasonable range in terms of market segmentation. He also provided many practical tools that allow us to assess whether our ideas align with the perspectives of overseas investors.
