Hey Lakers,
AI is everywhere. It can write, design, and analyze faster than we can blink, but it still can’t do
everything. It doesn’t notice the little frustrations we deal with every day, it doesn’t really
understand what excites or annoys people, and it definitely doesn’t care about your community.
That’s where entrepreneurship and innovation come in. Entrepreneurs spot real problems, take
action, and create solutions in ways AI simply cannot.
AI can do a lot of things, but it can’t give ideas purpose or meaning. Entrepreneurs and
innovators shape ideas with values, missions, and a vision that people can get behind. When
things go wrong, humans are still the ones who take responsibility. That’s why entrepreneurship
builds skills that no machine can match: creativity, judgment, trust, and accountability. And the
best part is that AI can actually help us experiment faster, test ideas, and bring solutions to life
more efficiently, giving us a chance to turn ideas into actions.
Most of the jobs in the next decade haven’t even been invented yet, and entrepreneurs will be
the ones creating them, blending human creativity with AI efficiency. Programs like the 77 Idea
Quest give you a chance to practice all of this in a real-world setting. You’ll tackle a real
problem, submit a short slide deck with a voiceover, join workshops, and even pitch your idea in
front of judges.
Here are the top five reasons to join the 77 Idea Quest:
- Identify Human Problems AI Can’t See: AI can detect patterns, but it doesn’t feel
frustration or notice gaps in how we live, work, and connect. YOU can. - Work Smarter with AI: Design solutions that complement technology instead of
competing with it. - Strengthen Your Creative Muscles: Practice storytelling, strategy, and problem-
solving, skills that last. - Stay Ahead of the Job Market: Adapt to a world where most jobs will look different by
2030. - Make it Happen: Pitch and execute ideas to show you’re a doer, not just a dreamer.
On top of that, there’s $10,000 in prizes plus $500 College Champion awards.
Don’t be left behind, join the 77 Idea Quest and show what humans can do that AI can’t!
Shorouq Almallah, MIS, MBA
Director-Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
NEU 