The Dark Side of the Moon

My Story

• PhD or else?• Setup Yellow Sequoia to further the use

of simulations in entrepreneurship education

What is the Dark Side

• Every start up story is, “If only I knew then what I know now.”

• Most teaching resources keep the student on the ‘light’ side.

• The unknown presents the problem. How do you teach the ‘dark’ side?

• We know about letting them learn from failure.

Can you learn diving?

• From a book• From the side of the

pool• Just by observation

• How do you coach an Olympic diver?

ENTER : SIMULATIONS

What can simulations do

• Help deliver experiential learning of the level desired by the student.

• Does not disrupt your academic processes.

• Help both you and the student to navigate the unknown.

Oh one more thingHave you ever seen someone play a game

Self Efficacy

• They yell, get excited, they pump their fist.

• There is an emotional connection.• These emotions can be harnessed in

class to build their confidence.• Timing – ability to make decisions at the

right time requires emotional maturity

What is a simulation?

• It is a case study with the participants on the inside.

• All games are simulations, however all simulations cannot be used for teaching.

SimVenture

SimAccounting

Sim-U

Contact Details

Zef Neemuchwala – Founder and Lead Consultant

zef@yellowsequoia.com

www.yellowsequoia.com