LITTLE VENTURE

PROJECT: GROUP 9
Eileen Huck (1129425), Nathaniel Rock (1226801), Kaylie
La Vigne (1175933), Atinuke Oyeleye (11773035), Evelin
Izaguirre Mejia (1115657) & Noah Moumdjian (1043627)
 OUR LITTLE VENTURE
WHAT
• Our group used the platform
Investopedia to track a stock
through a simulation that
used real-time stock data.
• We invested $35 into the
Telus stock (T.TO) and
monitored it over the course
of two hours.
• At the end of the two hours,
we had earned a return of
$0.04 (equivalent to an
increase of about 0.11%).
WHY
• We opted to invest in a
stock rather than a tangible
product, as we saw the
most value proposition in
generating profit
(Scarborough & Cornwall,
2019, p. 133).
• While selling a tangible
product gave us
opportunity to make a
greater amount of money,
we felt the odds of seeing
action with our $35 was
more guaranteed through
an investment.
HOW
• We chose to invest in
Telus, as it is currently one
of the most recommended
stocks to invest in, because
it has a higher-than-
average growth rate.
• The forecast for Telus
estimated an annual
increase of 16.80% a year,
meaning this stock has
growth potential (NgKay,
2019).
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CHALLENGES &
EXPERIENCES
CHALLENGE #1
• Working together to brainstorm methods of finding the best investment business
model was an initial challenge when searching for ways to combine ideas. Our group
sought to find a stock with maximum returns and we each had unique entrepreneurial
ideas to generate said short-term profits.
CHALLENGE #2
• Our group ran into the challenge of finding ways to gain massive
returns within any investment opportunity, as investments typically increase in value
over periods of time. Our two-hour limited timeframe made it challenging to measure
long-term success, as investing along with generating profits is a process that often
requires longevity.
• We faced a long product development cycle, which made obtaining short-term success
difficult (Eisenmann et al., 2014).
EXPERIENCES
• The best way to succeed is to work together. Trusting each other's abilities to
contribute with our part and work toward a goal together.
• Our group learned that even with only small amounts of initial investments,
entrepreneurs can generate potential profits through venture projects.

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REFLECTION
P E R S E V E R E , P I VO T O R PA R I S H
• As a group of entrepreneurs, we wanted to assess the future in continuing
with this venture:
Persevere:
• The outcome was expected with the given situation, however that outcome
was still not the most desirable.
Pivot:
• Other potential opportunities might include researching other stocks, as well
as investing more money for longer or diversifying.
Perish
• Based on our alternatives, shutting down is not a more beneficial option.

ADDITIONAL
• It may have been beneficial to spend more time looking for a more volatile
stock, such as Sun Pharma or Garden Silk Mills.
• Although it might be riskier, it gives us a better chance of gaining a higher
rate of return.

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Eisenmann, Ries, & Dillard. (2014, September 1).

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NgKay, K., Investing in Dividend Stocks. (2023, February

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Scarborough, N. M., & Cornwall, J. R. (2019). Essentials of

entrepreneurship and small business management. Pearson
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