You are students at one of the finest academic institutions at the doorstep of Silicon Valley.  Startup founders are all around you.  You are tasked with tracking down a local entrepreneur (not a relative or a friend) and interviewing him or her about the experience of taking an idea and turning it into a real product or service.  Please write and submit a 2-page essay capturing what you learn from the experience. 
Rubric
Asks quality questions (examples below) to capture the entrepreneur’s journey: 50%
–Inspiration for the Startup
–Vision for the Startup
–Why the entrepreneur is passionate about the product/service
–Challenges building a team
–Challenges raising money
–How the entrepreneur found the first customers
Relates the Entrepreneur’s experience to knowledge gained in the course: 25%
Quality and clarity of writing: 25%