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1) The pitch. Same as last time, 1-minute long. No Web cams. No sitting. Be dynamic! Upload the video to YouTube (as you do with all of your videos) and post the link.

2) A reflection on the feedback you received from your last pitch. Describe what stood out to you as important, what feedback surprised you the most, what feedback you think was outright wrong or silly or amazing and inciteful. 

I found that I should talk clearer. This makes sense because it helps people understand me better.

I thought that acting like the camera is a person is silly.

3) What did you change, based on the feedback?

Third time's the charm, as they say. I bet you find a few things different from the first time, including: (a) it's almost memorized, (b) you're far more comfortable in front of the camera, and (c) the pitch itself is better. If this is or isn't true for you, please include this in your reflection!

I tried to enunciate better in this pitch.

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·         Generate a list of all of the resources in your venture (produce a list of at least 10 resources that you already possess). This can include your human capital, social capital, financial capital, and capabilities. You may also discuss the organizational culture you intend to create (but, obviously, it's not a resource that you have, now.) 

·         Conduct a "VRIN" analysis for each resource. That is, describe, for each resource, how it is valuable, rare, inimitable (how hard it is to copy by others), and non-substitutable (are there other resources that can provide the same benefits?). 

·         Remember, not ALL resources will measure up well. That's OK. You just need one. 

·         After conducting the VRIN analysis, determine what your top resource is. Explain why it's more important to your venture than all of the other resources.

Resources:

1)      Cash Asset

Valuable? Yes
Rare? No
Imitable? Yes
Organization? Yes

2)      Truck Asset

Valuable? Yes
Rare? No
Imitable? Yes
Organization? No

3)      Friends who have knowledge of Puerto Rico and its people to help

Valuable? Yes
Rare? No
Imitable? No
Organization? Yes

4)      Basic Spanish knowledge

Valuable? No
Rare? No
Imitable? Yes
Organization? Yes

5)      Good relations with past Spanish teachers

Valuable? Yes
Rare? No
Imitable? No
Organization? Yes

6)      Access to professors that are familiar with Hispanic culture

Valuable? No
Rare? No
Imitable? Yes
Organization? Yes

7)      Access to Puerto Rico club at UF

Valuable? Yes
Rare? No
Imitable? No
Organization? Yes

8)      Creativity

Valuable? Yes
Rare? No
Imitable? No
Organization? Yes

9)      Drive

Valuable? Yes
Rare? No
Imitable? No
Organization? Yes

10)   Understanding of how to start organizations from the ground up (created own club at UF)

Valuable? Yes
Rare? Yes
Imitable? No
Organization? Yes

According to VRIO analysis my understanding of how to start organizations from the ground up is my most valuable resource. I have created a club and am the Vice President of it. We grew from 3 members to around 20 active members in a semester. Currently we are working on international microeconomic development. I think this is my most valuable resource because it is hard to replicate this and it provides me with lots of lessons on how to start a new organization and how to run an organization well. For example, it has taught me perseverance when times are difficult. It has taught me to trust the process. And it has also taught me that good things come with time and dedication.

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I didn’t change anything from last pitch because I never did the first pitch. However, I did attempt this pitch a few times and changed certain aspects around. For one, I changed my intro to be more unique. At first I wasn’t sure what to start off with so I just started talking about the company. I changed it to highlight how many people are being impacted by Irma. This does two things for the person listening to the pitch. One, its a conversation starter that keeps everybody on the same page. We don't assume the person knows anything so we tell them exactly what happened. Secondly, it lets the person know the scope of the market I am attempting to tap into.

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1)      I have a unique ability to make sacrifices. If something will inevitable benefit, I am willing and able to make sacrifices to achieve that.

I can talk to anybody at random, it isn’t hard for me to make friends with strangers. For example, I can go out and talk with random people in class or random people walking down the street and develop positive relationships.

I am extremely observant, which helps me understand social situations well.

I am competitive, if I set out to do something I will try my hardest and do what I have to do to complete that goal.

I am hardworking. I have an inner drive where I always want to improve myself and be the best at whatever I do.

Mom

Analytical mind, good inner drive, natural business mind. Carry yourself with confidence, shrug off defeat, attitude.

shawn
(sorry about poor sound quality.) "driven in a different kind of way." "can talk with anyone even if they hate it"

Jimmy (blogger didn't allow length)

Time-management and driven work ethic, keep in mind important things and ignore the small petty things

Dad

Possess leadership qualities, honest, work with people, straightforward, dependable, cooperative, ambitious, caring, loyal, independence, (and apparently a big head according to my mom).

Nick

Hardworking compared to the rest of the crowd, honest, dependable, people can trust you

How do you see yourself vs how do others see you?

People had many different things to say about me, but there was a common theme that I noticed. Every person stated something about hardworking or ambitious. I think this shows because I am always striving to be the best version of myself. Furthermore, they tended to say something about being personable. I know I can talk with anyone, its something that I used to not be able to do so I took time to develop the skill. Finally, confidence was another somewhat prevalent thing among friends and family. I have confidence because I constantly practice and constantly fail so I can get better at what I do. I seem confident now because I have failed so many times that I get used to it. 

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Name: Juan Pablo
Age: 24
Height: 6’0
Weight: 180lbs
Birthplace: Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Living currently: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Favorite Sport: Soccer
Favorite Food: Taco
Favorite Party Game: Pin the tail on the donkey
Job: Farmer
Kids: None
Hobbies: hanging out with friends, watching sports, playing video games
Social life: active on farmersonly.com
Favorite drink: water
Favorite beer: Natural Light
Education: high school degree
Car: ford pickup truck

I have a few things in common with Juan Pablo. First off my favorite drink is water, and I am also an avid soccer player. I feel like that is a coincidence because many people like water and play soccer. That is not unusual to enjoy that stuff.