By Antonette Ho | October 17, 2014
Entrepreneurs have ideas, sometimes lots of ideas. But how do you get from idea, to an actual business opportunity? Oftentimes many entrepreneurs think they have a great idea, create the product/service, but don’t think about the other dimensions of the business. On October 2, the Butler Venture Accelerator had a lunch and learn session on…
By Antonette Ho | October 10, 2014
It’s been a couple weeks since we notified our first batch of Accelerator participants about what stage they’ll start out in the Butler Venture Accelerator. Many, like you, may be exploring various ideas and not sure what to do next. Cindy Klein Marmer, advisor to the Explore stage of the Accelerator, hosted a “Welcome to…
By KP Rhee | March 20, 2014
Everybody has interesting business ideas. However, the cool idea which was seemingly successful as a concept often does not thrive as expected. In order for a concept to turn into a business, entrepreneurs must assess whether idea is feasible or not. Faculty director of the Butler Venture Accelerator program Andrew Corbett hosted a feasibility workshop on…
By KP Rhee | November 20, 2013
Many entrepreneurs wish to accomplish their great idea. Entrepreneurs think their business will flourish because their idea seems attractive. However, some questions must be asked in order to assess whether the idea is feasible or not. Earlier last month, Bradley George facilitated a feasibility workshop to provide insight on what feasibility is. Three fundamental questions…