CES has always been the place for weird, out-there gadgets to make their debuts, and this year’s show is no exception.
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Discussion Questions:
- What is entrepreneurship?
- What is the difference between a small business and a startup?
- Describe this startup from Skyted, based on information from this news story.
- What are the different ways a startup can get funding?
- Why is funding important to aspiring entrepreneurs?
- What is Kickstarter?
- Why do you think Skyted is turning to Kickstarter for funding assistance?
- What is product development?
- Describe the product developed by Skyted.
- One key to successful startups is to meet a need in a marketplace that isn’t already being met. Do you think Skyted is doing that? Why or why not?
- What is product life cycle?
- At which stage of the product life cycle are the “Mobility Privacy Mask” and “Hybrid Silent Mask” products?
- What is a target market?
- Why important for entrepreneurs to identify a target market?
- Who might represent the target market for this product from Skyted?
- What is CES?
- Why do you think it is important for Skyted to have a presence at CES?
- What do you think the company hoped to accomplish with a presence at CES?
