"Week 6 Entrepreneurship Insights: Mastering the Business Model Canvas & Pivoting Strategies 🚀
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"Week 6 Entrepreneurship Insights: Mastering the Business Model Canvas & Pivoting Strategies 🚀

In Week 6 of the I2N Entrepreneurship course at the University of Newcastle, we delved into the intricacies of the Business Model Canvas. Through a detailed case study of ARM Holdings, we explored how strategic partnerships, resource allocation, and revenue models contribute to a startup's success. This week emphasized the importance of adaptability, highlighting how understanding and refining business components can lead to sustainable growth. Join me as I reflect on these lessons and how they shape my entrepreneurial journey.

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Week 4 at I2N: Building Real, Fast – My MVP Wake-Up Call
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Week 4 at I2N: Building Real, Fast – My MVP Wake-Up Call

This week, I got a crash course in building a Minimum Viable Product — fast. From expert advice by Matthew Barry to a great customer discovery interview with Mark Forsyth, and constant support from my mentor Eric Wedepohl and the I2N team, this blog captures what it really takes to go from idea to execution.

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Week 2 at I2N: Learning to Listen Before You Build
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Week 2 at I2N: Learning to Listen Before You Build

In Week 2 of my I2N journey, I had to unlearn the instinct to pitch and start learning to listen. From diving into customer discovery interviews to meeting my mentor Eric Wedepohl, and hearing startup founder Abid Khan share his honest story, this week challenged my assumptions and grounded me in what truly matters — solving a real problem.

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