Saul Correa
1. Saul worked at Starbucks with me, and he helps donate food to those in need.
2. Saul fits in the domain expert slot.
3. I worked with Saul, so he is an acquaintance of mine
4. Saul helped me realize there is a lot more to a business than what meets the eye. There is paperwork, and you need a lot of connections to get your company moving.
5. Saul will enhance my ability to exploit an opportunity because he taught me how to be passionate about my job.
Traci H.
1. Traci is a real estate agent, so she deals with buying and selling properties on the daily.
2. Traci fits in the market expert slot.
3. Traci is my mom.
4. Traci helped me realize the market is a tricky place, and it takes a lot of patience.
5. Traci will enhance my ability to exploit an opportunity because she taught me how to look at a market with a different perspective.
Aramark Employee Todd
1. Todd helps distribute the Starbucks goods to each Starbucks on campus.
2. Todd fits in the supplier expert slot.
3. Todd would bring the pastries and sandwiches to my store, so as a supervisor I said hello and thanked him for bringing our supplies.
4. Todd helped me realize
5. Todd will enhance my ability to exploit an oppurtunity because he helped me learn the supply and demand of a store, and what goes on "behind the scenes" of a food industry, like Starbucks.
Reflection
This experience will help me for future networking possibilities because I will look for specific people who I can gain knowledge from. I will try to pinpoint key ideas from people I meet, and get feedback from those points to help my company or business.
Hey Chloe! I loved hearing about all the people you talked to but I’d like to know more! How does Saul donate food to those in need? Starbucks food or just in his spare time he donates to other college students, his friends, or the homeless? What do you mean by the market (which market by the way?) is “tricky?” I’m not sure if food resale is in the same market as real estate but maybe you could stretch it. I specifically liked how you found an Aramark person as the supplier because that is what makes campus Starbucks different.
ReplyDeleteEach of your influencers is going to be key to the development and success of your business in the long run. I like how you picked a person the guide/learn from each aspect of running the business. Being passionate about your job, and being able to market your ideas the right way and to the right people is key to developing the business the right way.
ReplyDeleteHello Chloe,
ReplyDeleteIt seems that you have found good assets to assist you in your future networking possibilities. Saul, Traci and Todd seem knowledgeable of their roles and with their help, you may be able to succeed in your ideal business of distribution of surplus food. Due to the fact that both Saul and Todd are both involved with Starbucks at this time, it may be more feasible to get direct help with your potential business.