Domain Expert
The domain expert I spoke to was Andrew Dubbaneh. He is a TA for a business class that I am taking and he proctors the tests. I just emailed him about my business idea. He has proctored actual exams so he can give some more insight as to how the process goes.
Market Expert
The market expert I spoke to was Chris, a tutor or "study expert" at Study Edge. He tutors some of the classes that I am currently taking. My business is a proctoring company, and a tutor is the only thing that is somewhat close to a proctor. He just let me talk to him about my business idea. He can help me reach out to more people that I couldn't reach out to alone.
Supplier
My business idea doesn't really require any supplies. So the closest thing that I can think of is actual proctors who would supply their time. I spoke to another TA in one of my classes, Kamil. I emailed him as well. He currently is in the proctoring business because he proctors some business class tests.
This experience allowed me to reach out to people that I normally would not have. It allowed me to gain a little more insight into the proctoring business.
Great post! These seemed like great people to interview for your product since they all work with exams and can help share their experience with you for your product. It is so important to network as much as possible because you never know how much a person really has to offer you when you first meet them. You should check out my blog, theyact.blogspot.com.
ReplyDeleteWay to reach out to your local network! I feel a lot of people take that for granted but I see you're capitalizing on it which is great. I think your business venture is very feasible just as long as you work out the kinks and continue to network you never know who you might meet. Best of luck moving forward http://ent3003brandonsanchez.blogspot.com/2016/03/elevator-pitch-no-3.html
ReplyDeleteYou really took advantage of this opportunity! You reached out to some great people who seemed to really help you out. I think if you keep on that track you might end up meeting someone who could really benefit your business! I wish you the best of luck!
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