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Digital Entrepreneurship this semester has impacted me greatly. It has shifted my mindset on how I approach business and what it takes to be successful. Going into this class, I thought entrepreneurship was all about having a great idea and capitalizing on it. However, I have learned that there is much more to it. Entrepreneurship is about problem-solving, quick experimentation, and iterating off of those experiments.

My Worst Failure Was Being Rejected from My Dream Internship. The biggest failure I have experienced to date is when I was rejected from an internship at Jackson Annuities. I had previously worked at this company, so when I got denied, it felt very personal to me. I felt embarrassed. I felt disappointed. Honestly, I felt like a failure. Since I had worked at Jackson Annuities previously, I felt like I would be a shoo-in to get the job again. When I didn’t, I questioned myself. My worth, my skills, and whether I was even good enough to make it in the business world. I let that failure get to me for longer than it should have.

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One technology I am really excited for is artificial intelligence (AI). Businesses use AI in almost every industry today to help with operations, decision-making, sales, and more. What gets me most excited about AI is how computers can quickly analyze large amounts of data and provide valuable information for people to use when making decisions. I’m very interested in entrepreneurship, finance, and real estate which is why I believe AI will have a huge impact on these fields in the future.

Week 8 Blog Post (Posted by 5pm Prior to 2/26/25 Class Starting):a. What do you hope to accomplish professionally in the next 10 years, 20 years, and 30 years?

Originally, I wanted to create my advertisement on Facebook Ads Manager. I created an advertisement for a student-run car detailing business called Red and Black Auto Spa that my team and I designed for my Business Startup class at the University of Cincinnati. I wanted to target college students who desire quick and affordable car cleaning services without having to leave campus.

Yes, I want to start my own real estate company. The goal is to begin by flipping a couple of houses to generate active income and build initial capital. By focusing on cosmetic renovations and smart purchases, I plan to create short-term profits that can be reinvested back into the business. This phase will help me gain hands-on experience, build contractor relationships, and understand the full process of buying, renovating, and selling properties efficiently.