John Dimmer

John Dimmer visited our class to talk about financing our buisnesses. I found his stories more interesting than his actual presentation. He talked about how he owns a range of different businesses. He came to us to explain where to get your money for your company. The places you get your money are first from your pocket, then friends and family, then angel investors, and finally venture capital. When your business gets to the point when you need to get money from angel investors, John told us you need to have a very good description of how much money you think you will be making, as to look good for the investors. Also, like the guest speakers before him, he said he would deny someone if they don't have the right personality or attitude. This doesn't mean they'll deny them because they don't like the same music, but if they don't seem to have genuine goals.
Overall, John Dimmer answered the questions on how to finance my company, when to go to investors, and what approach i should take.

Jon Goodman

Last Wednesday Jon Goodman came to talk to our class. First off I have never been in the Tacoma room, that was cool. Also there was Cutter's Point coffee, and other free food that was there, which was pretty cool as well. Jon Goodman was a very good speaker, she was glowing with personality.
She had a lot to say about market research. She said "take it with a grain of salt", what she is talking about is you shouldn't take other peoples market research literally. Another one of her big points was to surround yourself with seasoned experts, they will help you to start your business, because they've done it before. Jon said "Steal from one its plagiarism, steal from many it's research". I like this statement, because it applied to students in general, and also it applies to her words on seasoned experts.
Jon had a lot to say about learning. Jon said "have no shame", she said we should take advantage of being students and try to get ourselves into businesses to learn what we can from them.
Overall, I really enjoyed listening to what Jon had to say. She seemed very enthusiastic about talking to us and kept our attention from start to finish.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths.
- Interpersonal relations
- Written communications
- Problem solver
- Follow directions well
- Adapt to change well

Weaknesses.
- Lack confidence
- Bored easily
- Introverted
- Lack focus
- Procrastinator