Technopreneurship 104 Module 1What is Technopreneurship? Technology + Entrepreneurship = Technopreneurship Entrepreneurship - an activity | Entrepreneurship activities - central to of setting up a business or creating work opportunities, jobs and. businesses, taking on financial —_ being considered a central toeconomi risks in the hope of profit growthIconic Entrepreneurs ¥ a, 4 =| Bill Gates Steven Paul Jobs “Steve Jobs” American business magnate, industrial i designer, investor, and media proprietor (PC, founded Apple Inc) Mark Elliot Zuckerberg American business magnate, software developer, investor, author, and philanthropist. He is a co-founder of Microsoft Corporation American media magnate, internet entrepreneur, and } philanthropist. He is kno’ for co-fo FaceboAmerican business magnate, computer programmer, researcher, investor, and philanthropist Honda Motors Soichiro Honda a American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer. Apioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in Walt Disney the production of cartoons f Founder, chairma and CEO of Di 77 Technologie: Michael DellWhat is Technopreneurship? Cao TECHNOLOGY aluliitclaweWhat is Technopreneurship? ENTREPRENEU RSHIP == ree ee “the practice of " consistently ea » ideas into profitable sss 3, commercial ventures.” Peter F. Drucker Innovation ana EntrepreneurshipWhat is Technopreneurship? “Technopreneurship comprises identifying modern technologies and even creation of technological opportunities by the presentation of commercial products and services” Blanco 2007What is Technopreneurship? Technopreneurship is a simple entrepreneurship in a technology intensive context. It is a process of merging technology prowess and entrepreneurial talent and Skills.What is Technopreneurship? - wise te) gts is the use of technology as an integral and key.element in the transformation of goods BatesWhat is Technopreneurship? The Technopreneur 4. @ Ktechnopreneur is an entrepreneur who is (© technology savyy, creative, innovative, dynamic, ~ “dares to be different and take the unexplored path, and very passionate about their work. They take chailenges and strive to lead their life with greater success. They don't fear to fail. They take failure as a learning experience, a stimulator to look things differently and stride for next challenge. Technopreneurs continuously go through an organic process of continual improvement and always try to redefine the dynamic digital economy. Rajesh Shakya “Whats Teehnopreneursig?™ SOURCE: np oes yanegomanateedecpreneushe-SE1101. NEWhat is Technopreneurship? Be ard Dod experience and workWhat is Technopreneurship? VSG a ost successful and effective technopreneurs 1. Are not born, but made. 2, Is most often not a one man team. He works with a team, 3. is trained by a mentor. Is acalculated risk taker. 5. Shares the burden of responsibility to other team members. 6. Understand the needs of the customers. 7. Has a business model in mind. Understand the value of resources and where to find them, 9. Does not aim to stand out but to address a solution for a common good. 10. Love what they do.Therefore, technopreneurship is simply defined as technology based entrepreneurshipInterpretation of Task No. 1 For Scores: * 22-33 You probably share similar characteristics with most successful entrepreneurs. (But you can always improve!) + 11-22 You have a good foundation on which to develop your characteristics « 0-11 You have your work cut out far you, but you can if you try.Thanks for Listening