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ENTR 606

Means Assessment Exercise Template

Using the template below, assess the means that you have available to you to begin building a minimally viable new product, service, process, or organization. You can simply cut and paste the table below.

There is no predetermined maximum length for your submission. In order to meet expectations (a grade of 80 or greater), you should have inventory in every category (12 boxes in total). Be clear and succinct in your inventory, focusing on items that might help you to build a minimally viable product in this course.

Important note: for the purposes of this exercise, do not include your financial means.

Who I Am

Inventory

What I Know

Inventory

Whom I Know

Inventory

Tastes, values, and preferences

Insurance producer dedicated to protecting families and local businesses across multiple states (MD, VA, DC, DE, & PA) Practical; safetyfirst; reliability over novelty; clear diagnostics and repeatable procedures.

Prior knowledge, skills, and education

Trade/mechanic skills; USAF electrician training Associate Degree in Mechanical and Electrical Technology, Master Degree Information Technology; Master certificate in Homeland Security,

Licensed in multiple states as Insurance Producer

Social media (e.g., LinkedIn)

Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Yelp, Instagram, Family, IT colleagues; insurance contacts; military/veteran networks; local trade professionals.

Identities

Mechanic; retired USAF electrician; State Farm Insurance producer; IT professional (MS); homeland securitytrained practitioner.

Knowledge and skills from your job

Risk assessment; client needs analysis; customer segmentation; claims processes; regulatory/compliance awareness; sales and relationship management.

Classmates and alumni(ae)

classmates; MBA alumni advisors for business modeling, marketing, and operations.

Passions

Fixing and improving mechanical and electrical systems; helping people solve problems; building resilient processes and systems.

Knowledge and skills from your life

Diagnostics; troubleshooting mechanical/electrical systems; fabrication; use of hand/power tools; preventive maintenance planning.

Serendipitous encounters

Longtime customers and community members for pilots; contacts from military service and veteran groups; makerspace or community college instructors.

Hobbies and interests

Traveling, working out, DIY repairs; cars engine/vehicle maintenance; staying active, riding bicycle

Informal knowledge and skills

Clear technical communication for nontechnical customers; onthespot problem solving; sourcing parts; lowcost prototyping; basic project coordination.

Strangers in your life

Local parts suppliers; salvage yard operators; independent fabricators; auto shop owners; online maker and repair forums (Reddit, specialty groups).