Entrepreneurship
Building ventures and supporting entrepreneurs through real-world experience, pragmatic entrepreneurship, and practical training.
Building ventures and supporting entrepreneurs through real-world experience, pragmatic entrepreneurship, and practical training.
Philosophy & Approach
Manifesto
I've studied Pragmatic Entrepreneurship and believe in practical training. Real entrepreneurship is learned through doing, exploring invisible markets that others overlook, and building solutions that solve real problems.
Core Principles
- Pragmatic entrepreneurship emphasizes practical application
- Real experience matters more than theory
- Invisible markets hold untapped opportunities
- Authentic relationships drive sustainable business
- Failure and iteration are essential parts of the journey
Projects & Experience
Trade with Tricia Founder
Part of E-Scholars University of Portland accelerator program. Envisioned a chatbot that could help students trade textbooks with other students on campus.
Key Outcomes:
- Developed textbook trading chatbot concept
- Participated in university accelerator program
- Gained entrepreneurial experience
- Learned product development fundamentals
Invisible Markets Exploration
Research and exploration into overlooked market opportunities and underserved niches.
Key Outcomes:
- Identified hidden market opportunities
- Developed frameworks for spotting invisible markets
- Built network in emerging spaces
Methods & Tools
Methods & Frameworks
Tools & Technologies
Current Challenges
The questions and problems I'm actively exploring and working to solve
Pragmatic vs. Traditional Training
How can pragmatic entrepreneurship training better prepare founders for real-world challenges?
Finding Invisible Markets
What methods help identify overlooked opportunities that established players miss?
Authentic Growth
How do we build businesses authentically while staying focused on solving real problems?