What is the Paper About?
This research followed an extracurricular university-wide competition, which provided consultant and faculty mentoring and resources in order to win start-up capital to potential student entrepreneurs, and followed the students through their personal development and the development of their enterprise ideas. The analysis of the development and impact is provided through qualitative analysis.
Why is it Important?
The research found that participant developed both entrepreneurial and enterprising skills and the process had the impact of demystifying the entrepreneurial process. The participants also built belief in their skills and abilities from working with consultant mentors, who supported and respected their ideas.
Robin Bell 