Acton Answers: Why Study Business Cases?
OCTOBER 6, 2014 You’ll learn to fail fast, cheap, and early. You’ll learn when to bet big and when work incrementally. You’ll learn to be an entrepreneur. At the end of the day, there’s only one real way to learn entrepreneurship—by doing it. But we think there’s a shortcut you can take that may allow…
Read MoreActon in Action: Walking in the Customers’ Shoes at SchoolAdmin
OCTOBER 7, 2014 “We wanted to prove to ourselves that there was a real customer need that we could build a great business around.” If you’ve spent much time in an Acton classroom, reading Acton materials, or talking to Acton grads, then the phrase “walk in your customers’ shoes” should be a familiar…
Read MoreActon Answers: Acton in Action: Raising Money with Vital Interaction
OCTOBER 6, 2014 Acton students are accustomed to wrestling with the tough decisions. In our classroom, they step into the shoes of real-life entrepreneurs and dig deep into their customer, sales, operations, and financing issues in order to make informed, insightful business decisions. They carry these skills with them after they leave the classroom, applying…
Read MoreActon Answers: Make the Right Investment for Your Future
OCTOBER 7, 2014 As you make decisions about earning your MBA, return on investment is crucial. The right investments lead to life-changing opportunities. If it’s an investment worth making, you’ll recognize right away that it’s going to turn your dreams into reality. When it comes to earning your MBA, return on investment is key. Making…
Read MoreActon Answers: Why Running Partners?
OCTOBER 7, 2014 The running partner relationship is just one of the many things that sets Acton apart from other MBA programs. All Acton students have a running partner—a fellow classmate who stands beside you in the heat of battle. It can be tough to hold yourself accountable for your actions, especially when you’re struggling…
Read MoreActon Answers: Why the Socratic Method?
OCTOBER 7, 2014 “You’re not a consultant. You own this business. What are you going to do?” The Socratic Method is a highly effective tool used in the Acton classroom. Boring lecture halls, faces plastered to computer screens, professors rambling on, we’ve all been there. While you might learn a few facts you can…
Read MoreActon in Action: Jon Gray’s Entrepreneurial Journey With HomeAway
OCTOBER 7, 2014 “One of the key lessons of the Acton program is to begin with the end in mind… When you consider education and experience, know where you want to go and work very hard to iteratively execute against that long-term vision every day.” Opportunity to IPO and Beyond Shortly after graduating from Acton,…
Read MoreCan Entrepreneurship Be Taught?
OCTOBER 7, 2014 To master any discipline or topic, a student needs to be invested to excel, coupling some natural ability with genuine drive. This may be one of the most debated entrepreneurial questions out there, with a lot of varying opinions. Its answer is at the heart of our programs at Acton. While some…
Read MoreThe Entrepreneur’s Solo Journey
May 17, 2024 Hard as it might be, the life of an entrepreneur is one that plays out alone. Entrepreneurship, no matter how tight that community may be, ultimately is an endeavor that one must come to terms with alone. I’ve come to this realization just recently. As some of my friends might know, I…
Read MoreThe Three Types of Entrepreneur: Which Are You?
OCTOBER 16, 2014 At Acton, we classify entrepreneurs into three categories . . . These categories aren’t meant to rank the quality of entrepreneurs, but rather help people find business models that best fit their temperaments. We’re examining how different business strategies appeal to different people, using real life examples. At Acton, we classify entrepreneurs…
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