Questions from General Entrepreneurship


Q: Spend some time studying Zero Motorcycles, the focus of the “

Spend some time studying Zero Motorcycles, the focus of the “You Be the VC 14.2” feature. Is it more likely that Zero Motorcycles will grow through internal or external growth strategies? What interna...

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Q: Think of a company that you’re familiar with that has grown via

Think of a company that you’re familiar with that has grown via a product line extension strategy. Provide an overview of the company and how it’s rolled out its product line extension strategy.

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Q: Do you anticipate that entrepreneurship will continue spreading throughout the world,

Do you anticipate that entrepreneurship will continue spreading throughout the world, or do you think its appeal will subside over time?

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Q: What is entrepreneurial alertness and why is it important to entrepreneurs?

What is entrepreneurial alertness and why is it important to entrepreneurs?

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Q: When is the appropriate time to write a business plan?

When is the appropriate time to write a business plan?

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Q: Zynga is a social network game developer that develops browser-based

Zynga is a social network game developer that develops browser-based games that work both as stand-alone games and as application widgets on social networking sites such as Facebook. What are the plus...

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Q: Cisco Systems, Microsoft, and IBM often acquire small, technology

Cisco Systems, Microsoft, and IBM often acquire small, technology-based entrepreneurial firms. Why would Cisco Systems, Microsoft, and IBM, which each employ hundreds of product development specialist...

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Q: Google reportedly offered to buy Groupon for $5 billion to $

Google reportedly offered to buy Groupon for $5 billion to $6 billion in November 2010—an offer that Groupon turned down. Why do you think Google wanted to acquire Groupon, and why do you think Groupo...

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Q: Brian Brunner is an entrepreneur who has invented several devices that are

Brian Brunner is an entrepreneur who has invented several devices that are used in the telecommunications industry. He has patented the devices and manufacturers them in a job shop in Oklahoma City. B...

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Q: A friend of yours owns a chain of 25 fitness centers in

A friend of yours owns a chain of 25 fitness centers in Florida and Georgia. The fitness centers cater primarily to young professionals, ages 21 to 40. Your friend is worried because his centers have...

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