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34. Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 新創與企業家精神

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

– Musings of Dr. Jamie C. Hsu, 9.7.2017

These days, many young people are drawn to becoming innovators and entrepreneurs. They are excited about the opportunities to run their own show, to fulfill a dream, and even to become a unicorn. Here are a few thoughts I shared with a group of students who have such aspirations:

“Scan and Study Broadly”

The world is changing rapidly. One must keep up with the megatrends of society, lifestyle, technology, demographics, and geopolitical events in order to see the high potential areas. Most great innovators have the uncanny ability to identify the hidden needs of consumers. True innovators not only excel in anticipating, but also creating the future.

“Network and Connect Widely”

One critical skill in innovation is the ability to connect the dots and generate synergy. Entrepreneurs combine new inventions with existing technologies to create better products, services, and systems.  This is why so many “hybrid” educational fields have been created in mechatronics, bioengineering, agroecology, urban design, quantum computing, etc.  Innovators and entrepreneurs are constantly making connections with new technology, people, and ideas.  This adds value to society.

“Explore and Commit Deeply”

To be successful, an entrepreneur must have something unique and better to offer.  It takes time, money, and passion to achieve this. Devotion, deep commitment, and risk-taking are common success factors for all innovators and entrepreneurs.

A great role model who did all of the above is the famous Leonardo da Vinci. We should all study his life and achievements to get inspiration and aspirations.

Wishing you success in your pursuit of an exciting and rewarding journey.

新創與企業家精神

作者 許俊宸博士

中譯 薛乃綺

這年頭,有許多年輕人渴望能成為新創家或是企業家。他們對於有機會能辦一場自己的展會、實現夢想、甚至成為眾所注目的焦點而感到興奮。對於懷有這類願望的莘莘學子,我有些看法想跟他們一起分享。

高度:博學多聞

這個世界變化的太快。大家必須跟上整個大趨勢的腳步,包括社會、生活方式、技術、人口、甚至地緣政治事件等,如此才能有足夠的高度看到未來深具潛力的領域為何。最了不起的新創者需要在辨識消費者潛在需求上具備獨到的能力。真正的新創家,不僅能預期未來、還能創造未來。

寬度:跨領域網絡

新創的一個關鍵技能,就是要能夠從點的連結,到產生協同能力的作用。透過將新發明與既有技術結合、創造更好的產品、服務或系統,這就是新創家創造價值的方法。這也是為什麼在電機、生物工程、農業生態學、都市設計、量子計算學等方面,創造了許多混合類型的教學領域。就像是新創家和企業家不斷地將新技術、人才、創意去串聯起來。

深度:探索未知

一個企業家若要成功,就必須要能提供一些獨特的、比別人更好的東西。這是需要時間、金錢,還有熱情,才能辦到的。而奉獻、深刻的承諾及風險承擔,是所有新創家和企業家共同的成功因素。

達文西就是以上所有事項偉大且知名的榜樣。我們應該學習他的生活態度與成就,並以此獲得靈感激發與志向。

願你能成功追求這樣令人欣羨且有意義的人生旅程!