Participating in the Spark Tank Competition was an exciting and valuable experience for me. The event was similar to Shark Tank, where students had to develop innovative business ideas and present them. During this experience, I worked with my team to brainstorm ideas, refine our concept, and prepare our final presentation. One of the challenges was presenting our idea clearly and confidently while responding to feedback and suggestions. This experience helped me think more creatively and understand how business ideas can solve real-world problems while also being profitable. I also learned the importance of teamwork, communication, and being open to improving ideas based on feedback. Overall, the competition increased my confidence and encouraged me to think more innovatively and entrepreneurially.
CAS Learning Outcomes
LO1 – Identify Own Strengths and Areas for Growth
Through this competition, I realized that I am good at generating ideas and contributing to discussions within a team. However, I also recognized that I need to further improve my presentation skills and ability to structure business ideas more clearly.
LO2 – Demonstrate That Challenges Have Been Undertaken, Developing New Skills
Creating and presenting a business idea was challenging because it required creativity, planning, and clear communication. Through this process, I developed new skills such as entrepreneurial thinking, pitching ideas, and adapting to feedback.
LO4 – Show Perseverance and Commitment in CAS Experiences
Throughout the competition, I remained committed to developing and improving our idea. Even when we received feedback that required changes, I continued working with my team to refine our concept and presentation.
LO5 – Demonstrate Skills and Benefits of Working Collaboratively
The competition required strong teamwork. I worked closely with my team members to share ideas, divide responsibilities, and support each other during the preparation and presentation stages. This experience showed me the value of collaboration in achieving better outcomes.
Conclusion
The Spark Tank Competition was a meaningful creativity-based CAS experience that helped me develop entrepreneurial thinking, teamwork, and communication skills. It encouraged me to think creatively and confidently present ideas, while also understanding how innovation can create both profit and positive impact. This experience contributed to my personal growth and strengthened my interest in business and innovation.
