Enterprise questions answered
Which conversations and interactions sparked your business ideas? How did these ideas evolve as you developed them?
Response by Dave Jarman, Head of Enterprise Education, University of Bristol: "Read the work of Stephen Johnson – ‘where good ideas come from’ –...
Apr 01, 2014How important is the originality of your idea in setting up a business and the potential in its commercialisation?
Response by Dave Jarman, Head of Enterprise Education, University of Bristol: "Originality is quite important in differentiating a new business from existing...
Apr 01, 2014What are the milestones in setting up a business, such as funding the company, fundraising stage etc.?
Response by Dave Jarman, Head of Enterprise Education, University of Bristol: "Totally depends on the type of business you are in – some stages are...
Apr 01, 2014Regarding changing the course of direction; is being an entrepreneur a valuable skill in our CV, when we apply for a job, in case the business idea does not succeed?
Response by Dave Jarman, Head of Enterprise Education, University of Bristol: "Absolutely! It's commercial experience gained the hard way! If you’ve...
Apr 01, 2014Did you start on your own or with other partners at the beginning? I found sometimes that starting is very difficult for me
Response by Dave Jarman, Head of Enterprise Education, University of Bristol: "Most successful businesses are built on teams and partnerships, the myth...
Apr 01, 2014How do you protect your idea, when you apply for funding from venture capitalists, crowdfunding or from the university, or receiving advice on developing idea further?
Response by Dave Jarman, Head of Enterprise Education, University of Bristol: "University staff should be bound by Non-Disclosure Agreements as part of...
Apr 01, 2014Is kickstarter.com a good way to start your business? I heard many people fail to raise their fund
Response by Dave Jarman, Head of Enterprise Education, The University of Bristol "For arts/creative/product businesses it can be good because it also...
Apr 01, 2014Can I start a business while I am still doing a Phd? I have secured 9k towards my app.
Response by Dave Jarman, Head of Enterprise Education, University of Bristol: "Yes. But just manage your time carefully, take advice, and it probably...
Apr 01, 2014How important is it to prepare during your PhD to go straight to starting a company?
Response by Dave Jarman, Head of Enterprise Education, University of Bristol: "Not that important unless you’re working on technology that has to get...
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