Studying an (In-Person) Business and Leadership Summer Course at Boston, Massachusetts , United States.

This past summer, I had the incredible opportunity to join an in-person Business and Leadership Summer Semester course in Boston, Massachusetts. Immersed in a vibrant learning environment, I engaged with an inspiring cohort of peers and gained valuable insights into the core principles of business, leadership, and effective decision-making, dive into the world of business and leadership at the Boston Leadership Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. This in-person program offered an intensive look at key business areas, including Marketing, Finance, Leadership, Franchising, Cryptocurrency, the Stock Market, and Branding. Over several weeks, I collaborated with others, developed practical skills, and worked on projects that made the business world feel both approachable and exciting.

Certificate of the Course.

From Group Presentations to Final Project

Throughout the program, we completed eight group presentations that simulated real-world business scenarios. Each presentation was a new challenge, requiring us to think critically about strategy, market needs, and brand identity. These presentations built up to our final project: creating a business from scratch. We were tasked with applying everything we had learned—from ideation and financial planning to designing a logo and slogan—to bring our concept to life.

My Badge

A look at the classroom

Our Business Idea: A Sports Application with Multiple Services

My group of three chose to create a sports application, designed to cater to a wide range of sports-related needs. Our app concept included services such as booking training sessions, connecting users with local sports leagues, providing fitness tracking, and offering personalized coaching tips. We developed a logo and slogan to capture the essence of our brand and make it memorable for our intended audience.

Studying the Market

Our Building

The Final Pitch Presentation

On the last day, we had the chance to present our business pitch to our professor, Karl Roos, and a panel of five experienced judges. This was a defining moment, allowing us to showcase our hard work and receive valuable feedback from industry experts. Standing in front of the judges, explaining our vision, and answering their questions was both challenging and incredibly rewarding. The insights we received during the Q&A session gave us a realistic perspective on what it takes to make a business idea viable.

Explore Our Business Pitch

For a closer look at our project, you can view our business pitch at the link below. It provides an overview of our app’s features, target market, and business strategy:

Our Sports App Business Pitch

Reflecting on a Valuable Experience

The Boston Leadership Institute’s summer course was an unforgettable experience that deepened my understanding of business development and teamwork. I’m excited to carry these skills forward and apply them in future endeavors. Thank you to the Boston Leadership Institute, my teammates, and our mentors for an inspiring and educational summer.