Some people easily see the big picture while others are considered details people. When you’re talking about building a business, you need to be able to see both in order to bring it all together.
Missouri State University student, Makenna Seghers, completed the fall 2023 cohort of the Early-Stage Business Bootcamp. Now, she shares about her experience, the helpful insight she gained into her business venture, and the connections to resources and people she made that will help her when she’s ready to launch her soil laboratory.
Expanding her network
As a student, Seghers had taken a business course with Sandra Smart, a technology and commercialization specialist at the Missouri SBDC at MSU. Throughout that course, Seghers built a rapport with Smart, who ultimately encouraged her to apply for the Early-Stage Business Bootcamp.
It was the perfect opportunity to connect with a diverse group of individuals with fresh perspectives, according to Seghers.
“I applied with just an idea,” Seghers explained. “You don’t need to go into it with a business up and running.”
In addition to learning about business plans and financials, Seghers really valued the guest speakers, who:
Led important topical discussions in business-related areas, like insurance or government contracting.
Relayed thought-provoking information and solutions to common problems. Provided good insight into the business landscape.
“The biggest takeaway for me was the little things,” Seghers emphasized. “Each time I’d walk away from class thinking, ‘why is no one talking about this?'
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