Left photo:The company's philosophy to a successful business: (H.I.V.E) H=hypothesize, I=initiate, V=validate, E=expand Right photo: Entrance to VentureHive Miami Week One as a Content Developing Intern at VentureHive Miami   Week one complete! This week has certainly been enlightening to say the least. As a teacher, I must admit the flexible work environment at VH is foreign and refreshing! Contrary to teaching, I am typically working independently and learning the ropes as I go- to which I can’t complain. Speaking of learning, I have learned SO much. Upon arriving at VH I had absolutely no knowledge pertaining to business, entrepreneurship, marketing, technology, or start-ups. Needless to say, I’m no expert on the subject matter ( yet ;) ), but I am definitely much more educated than I was a week ago. I never thought I’d be interested in anything business-related but learning a whole new trade has been awesome and humbling. No matter how much we think we know, there is ALWAYS so much more to discover. We truly are life-long learners (TFA! TFA! TFA!)   A few of the many concepts I have attempted to grasp this week include pitching, business modeling, marketing strategies, due diligence, scaling, company culture, and human resources. The list of jargon turned into recognized ideas is exhaustive. Interning as a content developer, I am responsible for helping to construct courses intended to accelerate businesses and promote efficient growth. Through this opportunity, I am able to learn and develop while helping businesses do the same. I’ve learned how businesses at every stage of development need to continuously adapt to the multitude of challenges and changes faced on a daily basis. A successful business never stops refining or modifying. Having the opportunity to be exposed to this field is truly a privilege. I am honored to have such exclusive access that only the hand-picked businesses and employees do. I truly do feel so lucky. It is such a powerful tool to be able to enhance your knowledge and to broaden your network. Acquiring these newfound skills will allow me to make productive and strong networks, expand my career opportunities, and explore the pertinent material necessary for adapting to the modern and advanced market of today. A true leader has a broad range of skills, a versatility of knowledge, and a permeable mind that is vulnerable to new discoveries. VentureHive is most definitely going to serve as an influential vehicle for my never-ending journey towards positive and effective leadership.
