Leveraging Technopreneurial Mindset

My talk at the annual conference of Systems Technologies Limited themed -
The Rose that Grows on Concrete: Leveraging Technopreneurial Mindset

Date: 16th December 2022

Transcript

2. Every great venture started as an idea and every successful idea has a “…preneur” that is crazy enough to see it to the end Let’s connect: @iamdevesin
3. Let’s connect: @iamdevesin Esinniobiwa Quareeb ü Creative Director, Pacifylabs Technologies Limited ü Lead Programmer, Information Technologies Professionals Association (ITPA) ü Member, Kwara Innovation Support Network (KWISN) Known for: #TechEvangelism #TechPreneurship #StartupRockstar #TechStarTrainer #TechIncubator Built successful products and supported startups across:
4. What is? A technopreneur mindset is a combination of entrepreneurial thinking, business acumen, and technical knowledge. It provides the necessary skills to identify and capitalize on opportunities in the ever-changing tech landscape. Let’s connect: @iamdevesin
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6. Introduction Innovation is the lifeblood of any organization, and without it, an organization will soon become stagnant. To foster an innovative environment, organizations must create a culture that encourages and rewards creativity. One way to do this is to leverage a technopreneur mindset to drive innovation. A technopreneur mindset encourages risk-taking, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. It is also important to provide resources and incentives for innovation, which can be done through the use of technology, training, and collaboration. This presentation will discuss how to leverage a technopreneur mindset to drive innovation in an organization. Let’s connect: @iamdevesin
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8. Defining Technopreneur Mindset A technopreneur mindset is an entrepreneurial way of thinking and acting that encourages creative problem-solving, risk-taking, and collaboration. It is based on the idea that technology can be used to create innovative solutions to complex problems. It is also focused on the long-term success of the organization, rather than on short-term gains. Let’s connect: @iamdevesin
9. Benefits of Technopreneur Mindset The technopreneur mindset has many benefits, including: qIncreased creativity and innovation: By encouraging collaboration and risk-taking, a technopreneur mindset can open up new possibilities and solutions to problems. qImproved communication and collaboration: A technopreneur mindset fosters an environment of open communication and collaboration, which can lead to more efficient and effective problem-solving. qReduced costs: By leveraging technology and encouraging collaboration, a technopreneur mindset can reduce costs and increase efficiency. qIncreased customer satisfaction: By leveraging technology and collaboration, a technopreneur mindset can result in a better customer experience, which leads to increased customer satisfaction. Let’s connect: @iamdevesin
10. Implementing Technopreneurial Mindset In order to successfully leverage a technopreneur mindset to drive innovation, organizations must provide the right resources and incentives. This includes: vTraining vTechnology vIncentives vCollaboration Let’s connect: @iamdevesin
11. Training Provide training and education on how to utilize technology and collaboration to solve problems. Let’s connect: @iamdevesin
12. Technology Leverage technology to create new solutions and improve existing ones. Let’s connect: @iamdevesin
13. Incentives Provide incentives for innovation, such as recognition and rewards. Let’s connect: @iamdevesin
14. Collaboration Foster an environment of collaboration by encouraging open communication and cross- functional teams. Let’s connect: @iamdevesin
15. Strategies for the successful Mindset There are several strategies that can be used to leverage a technopreneur mindset. These include: i. Developing an understanding of the current technology landscape. ii. Identifying opportunities for disruption and innovation. iii. Utilizing technology to create new products and services. iv. Leveraging data to create value. v. Developing a customer-centric mindset. vi. Utilizing customer feedback to inform product development. vii.Identifying and leveraging partnerships. Let’s connect: @iamdevesin
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17. Some Tech Startup area • On-Demand Services • Fintech • Health and Renewable Energy • Business Incubation • Travel and Tourism Agency • Live Chat • Web Development Services • Cloud-based Services • UX Services • NFT • 3D Printing • PodCast • Artificial Intelligence • Telehealth and Virtual Medical Services • EdTech Startup • Biotech Startup • Robotic Delivery • Ecommerce Startup • Internet of Things • Social Media Influencing • VR and Gaming • Cyber Security Services • Digital Marketing • Digital Analysis Firm Let’s connect: @iamdevesin
18. Doing it Right as Techpreneur (1) • Find a problem to solve • Conceptualize a business idea • Scaffold a documentation • Get a reliable Team(Business, Technology, Management) • Build an MVP • Test the Market Usecase • Launch • Acquire your users • Raise Funds(Optional) • Make money, Expand and Take the throne Let’s connect: @iamdevesin
19. • Enroll in Startup incubation programs • Understand the scope of the target market • Follow best practices • Access Deployment and Cloud Server Credit - For Free • AWS – Amazon Innovators Credit • Google – Google Cloud Platform Credit • Microsoft – Azure Credit • DigitalOCean Doing it Right as Techpreneur (2) Let’s connect: @iamdevesin
20. Accessing Funds Let’s connect: @iamdevesin
21. Here's a rundown of the best places tech founders can tap go for startup capital. • Personal Savings. • Business Profits. • Contributions from family members and friends. • Government grants and other funding programs. • Venture Capital. • Accelerators and Incubators. • Angel Funding. Doing it Right as Techpreneur (3) Let’s connect: @iamdevesin
22. Elements of Technopreneurship • Employment creation. • Local resources. • Decentralization and diversification of business. • Promotion of technology. • Capital formation. • Promotion of an entrepreneurial culture. Let’s connect: @iamdevesin
23. Conclusion In conclusion, organizations must create a culture that encourages and rewards creativity in order to foster an innovative environment. A technopreneur mindset is a great way to do this, as it encourages risk-taking, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. To successfully leverage a technopreneur mindset, organizations must provide the right resources and incentives, such as training, technology, incentives, and collaboration. By doing so, organizations can drive innovation and create a competitive advantage. Let’s connect: @iamdevesin
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