Carol Dimopoulos

Assistant Professor of Business Management (Entrepreneurship), East Stroudsburg University; CEO & Founder, Learning Journeys Dr. Carol Dimopoulos strives to create a challenging, engaging and collaborative learning environment in which students can discover their unique interests and abilities, sparking a passion for innovation. She is also the CEO and Founder of Learning Journeys where she brings her passion for learning to life by connecting students with transformative global educational tourism and community service-based programs.

Activities for Carol

Speaker | Design Entrepreneurship Deep Dive | 2023

Empowering Entrepreneurial Success: Fostering a Strategic Mindset Through Co-Collaborative Project

In order to respond to the increasing complexity of business and solve complex problems, designers and entrepreneurs must possess essential strategic thinking skills. Achieving success as an entrepreneur necessitates elevated strategic thinking, a growth-focused business mindset, and a holistic view. This panel discussion will share a case study: A new product development and a strategic plan crafted by design and entrepreneurial students. This engaging panel will feature diverse participants including a design professor, a business professor, a creative director of Hasbro, students, and business owners. They will share their insights and challenges on how to work co-collaboratively to cultivate and equip students for the intricate and dynamic business environment.

The audience will learn:

  1. Attendees will gain insights into overcoming obstacles in both the industry and education fields, such as coordinating multiple stakeholders, clearly assigning tasks, and leveraging individuals’ strengths.
  2. This discussion will open several continuing conversations with design professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, and design leaders, which allows the audience to think about the future of design collaboration and the education revolution.
  3. How strategic/systematic thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset will be enhanced through multi-faceted levels of interdisciplinary collaboration methods.