Eighteen and Entrepreneurial
Episode Description
A recent junior achievement poll said that two out of three teenagers hope to start their own business one day. Boris M. Silver, a sophomore at Wharton, has already done that.
Brief Summary
Boris M. Silver discusses his entrepreneurial journey and offers advice for young business owners.
Key points
- The Rise of Young Entrepreneurs. Two out of three teenagers hope to start their own business one day.
- Boris M. Silver's Journey. Boris shares his early entrepreneurial experiences and how they shaped his career.
- Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs. Boris emphasizes the importance of working at small companies for experience.
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Episode highlights
- The Rise of Young EntrepreneursTwo out of three teenagers hope to start their own business one day.“Entrepreneurship has become a mindset for the 21st century.”0:37Jan 30, 2008
- Boris M. Silver's JourneyBoris shares his early entrepreneurial experiences and how they shaped his career.“I learned from a young age it helps to work with other people.”2:02Jan 30, 2008
- Advice for Aspiring EntrepreneursBoris emphasizes the importance of working at small companies for experience.“It's really better to start out small and not invest a lot.”7:38Jan 30, 2008
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