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=== Small Focus Group Discussions for Peer Support and Idea Exchange ===

The advantage of collaborative, peer-supported discussions is that it brings together groups of people with common interests and aspirations, who will share information and exchange ideas on a specific and focused topic. Young entrepreneurs will be broken down into small focus groups and hold weekly meetings. Although there are many entrepreneurship competitions on campus, such as Phoenix Pitch and 3-day startup, there are not many opportunities for students to receive comments or critiques on their ideas and plans, hence the small group discussions will facilitate peer evaluation and enable students to practice and hone their ideas before any competitions. Developing strategies together with peers will catalyze strategy development for each individual. Through the group interactions, students will learn from each others' perspectives and experiences, and at the same time deepen friendship and encourage creativity. We believe could also collaborate with Edge UChicago, a student entrepreneurship organization that practice makes perfecthas more focus on the business and economic side of entrepreneurship, so before that we could further broaden the member base to include studentsfrom various academic background. 

The panel will feature a panel of distinguished alumni entrepreneurs from diverse academic backgrounds, showcasing the myriads of possibilities for University of Chicago graduates. Alumni will share their entrepreneurial experiences in a more personal way, directly addressing questions or concerns from student participants. Students can learn from the challenges and difficulties the alumni have faced, as well as their aspirations and key to success. The primary information can offer a more comprehensive perspective about the entrepreneurial environment, which can enhance students' understanding of specific entrepreneurship topics. The informal and intimate panel session also encourages students to freely join in discussions to mingle with alumni and establish connections. Starting from this or next year, the large-sclae will be organized annually to bring together leaders in the entrepreneurial field to celebrate innovation and creativity.