Stakeholders, Business Structures, and Social Responsibility

Describe how the Proof of Concept (POC) differs from feasibility.
Then explain the importance of POC. Finally, briefly outline the entrepreneur’s micro strategy for proof of concept.

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Stakeholders, Business Structures, and Social Responsibility

Stakeholders, Business Structures, and Social Responsibility

Proof of Concept (POC)

Proof of concept refers to the evidence that shows that a product, technology, idea, or business model is feasible. It involves conducting work and exercises to determine whether an idea, concept, product, or technology can be turned into reality (Ripsas et al., 2018).  A proof of concept is important as it determines whether an idea or concept will work or function as envisioned or expected. By providing POC, an individual or company demonstrates that various concepts and theories have the potential for real-world applications, showing that they are worthy enough to justify the expenses that are needed to develop and support them. Feasibility, on the other hand, refers to the capability of an idea or concept to be brought about or accomplished. It is the possibility that an idea or product can be made, achieved, done, or is reasonable. The feasibility of an idea is portrayed through proof of concept.

The Entrepreneur’s Micro Strategy for Proof of Concept

An entrepreneur’s micro strategy for POC is composed of three key elements: outcomes, assets, and actions. Outcomes are the ultimate goals that the entrepreneur is trying to achieve through an idea or concept. The assets are the social, human, financial, and physical resources needed to achieve the outcomes. Finally, the actions are the various tasks that the entrepreneur has to accomplish to achieve the outcomes. Through a proof of concept, an entrepreneur can measure or assess the feasibility and practicability of an idea or concept before proceeding to put it into practice to resolve identified problems or achieve the expected outcomes.

References

Ripsas, S., Schaper, B., & Tröger, S. (2018). A startup cockpit for the proof-of-concept. In Handbuch entrepreneurship (pp. 263-279). Springer Gabler, Wiesbaden.