Buckle Up: My Entrepreneurial Ride
I was thrilled to receive a notification informing me that I had been accepted into the highly competitive Future Entrepreneurs of Denmark program for Spring 2023 in Copenhagen.
After eagerly anticipating the start of the program for ten days, I finally attended the first workshop on March 3rd and was thrilled to meet a diverse group of like-minded students from various universities in Copenhagen.
Throughout the program, we learned about the modern perspective of investors on startups and how to evaluate businesses based on factors such as team, market, business model, product, and traction. We also gained a deep understanding of complex terms like CHURN, CAC, LTV, MRR, ARR, and debt, and learned how to read financial roadmaps for each startup. One particularly intriguing topic was the valley of death, which we explored in depth.
We then delved into the entrepreneurship rollercoaster by analyzing the real experiences of Norlase. I realized that entrepreneurship is indeed a challenging journey that requires perseverance and resilience. However, it is also a rewarding experience that can bring about positive change in the world.
The final session of the program was presented by the co-founders of Lifeboard, who shared their incredible journey of saving lives and preventing drowning accidents. They started with no entrepreneurship experience, but through hard work and dedication, they were able to turn their prototype into a successful business.
Throughout the program, I learned that entrepreneurship is a continuous learning process.
No matter how much you know, there is always more to learn.
One question that particularly stuck with me was, “What gets you up in the morning?” It made me think deeply about my motivation for pursuing entrepreneurship and reminded me that a strong sense of purpose is essential to succeed in this field.
The program concluded with a networking session, which highlighted the importance of building a strong social network to succeed as an entrepreneur.
I left feeling inspired and motivated to continue my journey as a future entrepreneur.
In conclusion, this program provided me with valuable knowledge and skills and I look forward to continuing to learn and grow as an entrepreneur.
Stay tuned for the Ideation Workshop !
