My Unfair Advantage

 At this point in time, my resources are definitely limited but that has never kept me from aspiring to come up with a project that will eventually convince enough people it is worth investing in in whatever form. Here is the list of resources I do posses at this point in time. 

1.) My Gainesville network of entrepreneurs - This is something I have started to build on more recently by simply talking to people who are working on start up that I know from before who have then connected me to other people that are more relevant to field I want to get in. So far it has been really helpful to talk to every single one of them. Value: High ;Rare: High (I believe the people I have had the opportunity to meet are otherwise not so easy to meet) 'Inimitable: Low 'Non-substitutable: High 

2.) UF entrepreneurship resources. On this one I am just beginning to discover the immense resources on campus the and the emphasis the university puts on entrepreneurship. This class is one such resource. Gator Hatchery is another great place to find help. Value: High ;Rare: Medium 'Inimitable: Medium 'Non-substitutable: High 

3.) Finance background. As a finance major I can use my knowledge gained in school to handle a very important part of any venture. Value: High ;Rare: Low 'Inimitable: Low 'Non-substitutable: Medium

The resources above are the only ones that are non-personal that I could come up with. Below are my some of my personal experiences/characteristics that I believe are going to be a resource in my entrepreneurial pursuits.   

4.)    Geographical/Historical background- Just between 0-15 years of age the two countries I have lived in 6 different political entities (Yugoslavia, Serbia and Montenegro, Kosovo under United Nations, Serbia by itself, Kosovo Republic). Having experienced these transformations and one war and lived most of my life in post conflict country gives me a relatively unique perspective in world affairs and peace and conflict issues. I believe this makes me a broader thinker and a more understanding entrepreneur. Value: Medium ;Rare: High 'Inimitable: Low 'Non-substitutable: High   

5.)    Diverse educational experiences. I have been part of a developing country education system until grade 11, and then I transferred to an International Baccalaureate (IB) high school in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was a massive leap, and then to United States for college. To be able to survive such drastic changes education but also way of living I have had to develop aggressive adaptive skills. Value: High ;Rare: High 'Inimitable: Medium 'Non-substitutable:  High

6.)    Travel experiences. Having had the opportunity to move for education, I early on have realized the benefit and the beauty of travel. Hence every saving and free time I have managed to put together I have tried to use to travel around and my map at this point counts 32 countries, not one to regret. During these trips I have made meaningful connections, encountered people from all paths of live including entrepreneurship and have learned from incredible diversity our world has. Value: High ;Rare: Medium 'Inimitable:Low  'Non-substitutable:  Low

7.)    Family background. As mentioned on previous posts, neither of my parents has ever held a paid job. Seeking entrepreneurial opportunity is a way of life for my family and is what dominates every family discussion. I grew up being given the chance to help out with the different businesses my family has run. Value: High ;Rare: Medium 'Inimitable: Low  'Non-substitutable: High

8.)  Long experience at failing. Before I was admitted to the international school where I went to for the last two years of high school I had been rejected five times in my applications to different programs, including one rejection to the one I eventually was admitted in. Despite the fact that such experience can devastate anyone in early teens, I managed to get back each time and keep on going for the next opportunity. Hence I have grown to see failure as the yet another step to success. Value: High ;Rare: High 'Inimitable: High 'Non-substitutable: High

Here you have it, the only 8 resources I could come up with, although they do not amount to 10 (under their current broad definition), I think they if I utilize best I can, my entrepreneurial story has a high likelihood in turning into a success story.