1. entrepreneurship 2900 Introduction Welcome to class!

2. About the Subject Entrepreneurship Starting businesses! Taking advantage of opportunities by assembling resources Every big business started out as a little one. Why are new businesses so important to the continuing development of our nation? How is America a great setting for new businesses?

3. Some Entrepreneurs You Might Know…Or Not

4. Some Lessons to Be Learned from These Folks… What was special about what each created? How did their products catch on? Why do they continue to bring in revenue?

5. About Your Professor Dr. Rachel Wilson Grew up in Nashville, went to Alabama and UAB Ph.D. in Health Administration and Strategic Management Moved here from first professorship (Omaha, NE) in 2007 Co-owner and CEO of Wilstar Construction; co-owner of Around the Way Dog Husband, Scott and 10-year-old, Emily Interested in entrepreneurship in health care sector and international entrepreneurship; also really enjoys reading, running, sports, being a soccer and golf mom.

6. About The Class Topics dealing with entrepreneurship Three tests – none cumulative Entrepreneur Interviews Feasibility Analysis One book for “forced pleasure reading” The E-Myth Revisited Case Studies – critical thinking exercise Attendance policy Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization