Survey #1 - Results (Pre-Class)

Here's an overview of how the class did on the pre-class survey:

  • 23 responded by 3 September 08 at noon
  • 91% under 30 years old
  • 56% male / 44% female
  • 91% single
  • 17% only child, 48% 1 sibling, 13% 2 siblings, 9% 3 siblings, 13% 4 or more siblings
  • 74% eldest child
  • 4% 5 years or less of English, 17% 5-10 years, 8% 10-15, 70% 15 or more years
  • 43% born outside of Canada
  • 43% less than 1 year of work experience, 48% 1-5 years, 9% 5 or more years
  • 40% limited experience with entrepreneurship, 48% average, 4% good, 8% excellent
  • mother's education: 17% no HS, 22% HS, 47% undergrad degree, 9% grad, 4% post-grad
  • father's education: 13% no HS, 21% HS, 35% undergrad degree, 22% grad, 9% post-grad
  • almost 60% of the class wants to be an entrepreneur.
  • just about everyone is hoping for an "A" in the class
  • just about everyone wants to know how to start a business, write a business plan, pitch an idea
  • several students have ideas for businesses