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NARRATIVE INTERVIEW

    Last week, our team underwent significant changes in our startup business based on feedback from our BMC proposal panelists. To find out what people would like to see as sustainable alternatives to plastic cups on campus, us first-year agriculture students conducted a series of interviews. Our interviews with the respondents yielded insightful information about their viewpoints and worries, which helped us test theories and identify potential adoption roadblocks. Interview 1: Intrigued by our proposal, our first interviewee asked us straight away how much our bagasse-based cups would cost. When they found out the pricing was between ₱5 and ₱10, they wanted to help us with this project. This exchange supported our theory that consumer desire to adopt eco-friendly items is significantly influenced by affordability.  Interview 2: The second interviewee was hesitant at first, questioning our cups' utility and longevity in comparison to conventional plastic cups. Their rel...
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Validation Journey

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  As environmental concerns drive innovation in sustainable materials, bagasse-made cups have emerged as a possible replacement for standard single-use plastic cups. Bagasse, the fibrous waste that remains after sugarcane is crushed to produce juice, is a biodegradable and renewable resource for cup manufacture. However, assuring the quality and safety of these cups is crucial. Validation techniques are critical for ensuring that bagasse-made cups match industry standards, from material composition to durability and safety for consumer usage. In this blog, we will talk about   market validation for bagasse-made cups, looking at customer interviews, hypotheses investigated, outcomes discovered and decisions that is made along the way . To begin the market validation process, we conducted interviews with prospective clients. During these interactions, we learned about their preferences, concerns, and willingness to switch from traditional plastic cups to bagasse alternatives....
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Unleashing the Entrepreneurial Mind: A Journey of Discovery

  Unleashing the Entrepreneurial Mind: A Journey of Discovery      Welcome to the world of entrepreneurship, where dreams meet determination, and innovation intertwines with action. In this blog series, we embark on a journey of exploration into the depths of the entrepreneurial mind. I'm excited to share insights from my journey into the captivating world of entrepreneurship, as well as the fascinating concept of the entrepreneurial mind. Embracing the entrepreneurial spirit. As I began this enlightening journey, one thing became abundantly clear: entrepreneurship is more than just starting a business; it is a mindset, a way of approaching problems, and a commitment to continuous growth and innovation. The Power of Vision A powerful vision is at the heart of every entrepreneur's mind. Entrepreneurs have an unwavering belief in their ideas and a relentless drive to make those visions a reality. Throughout my studies, I've learned that developing a clear and compellin...
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