Welcome to Joint Minor Po Chi Wu Director of Program Adjunct Professor School of Engineering School of Bus. & Mgt. HKUST

Entrepreneurs  Entrepreneurs are passionate learners.  Entrepreneurs are resourceful.  Entrepreneurs are problem-solvers.  Entrepreneurs are DRIVEN to effect change.

Entrepreneurial Mindset  Seeking opportunities  Taking initiative  Being accountable  Delivering practical, effective outcomes  The entrepreneurial mindset is equally in demand in: multinational corporations, family businesses, SMEs, as well as start-ups.

Dare to Dream!  A chosen few – are you crazy enough?  Courage to push beyond comfort zone  Persist to meet challenges  Different, experiential focus

RATIONAL NON-RATIONAL INNOVATION

Statistics for Fall 2014  Applicants: 45 (quota – 25)  Accepted: 32 (21 from SBM, 10 from SENG, 1 from IPO)  Male/female: 50/50  CGA – not as important as eagerness to learn  Personal Statement – very important – character  Commitment is critical – reason for non-acceptance

Personality Test  Tool for self-awareness  Shows “natural” flow of energy  Appreciation of needed diversity of talents  Guide for self-development

Support & Guidance  Entrepreneurial life is lonely.  Entrepreneurs always need more resources.  Support each other.  Focus on learning – from everyone, everything.

My Passion  Personal growth/transformation - inspiration  Value of Knowledge – meant to be shared  Knowledge Economy – world of intangible assets  New stories to be told of the power of the human spirit

Your Life Challenge  What is the Story of your life?  What do you aspire to be?  What value will that add to society?  What resources will you need?  What path will you choose?

STORY

Creative Cycle