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Don't Become an Entrepreneur Until You're Ready - Lessons in Preparation and Resilience

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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Explore the journey of social entrepreneur Anish Malpani in this TEDx talk as he shares insights on the realities of entrepreneurship. Learn about his early ventures, career shifts, and the pivotal moment that led him to social impact. Discover the importance of resilience, avoiding burnout, and prioritizing efficient operations in building successful businesses. Understand the significance of local immersion in social entrepreneurship and the necessity of embracing discomfort to identify deeper challenges. Gain valuable lessons on the importance of unfair advantages in startups and the benefits of preparation before diving into entrepreneurial ventures. Follow Malpani's journey in recycling previously unrecyclable plastic waste, including the challenges faced and the ultimate success in creating the world's first sunglasses made from chip packets. Reflect on the rewarding yet challenging nature of entrepreneurship and the importance of solving problems you deeply care about. Learn about Malpani's background, including his education, work experience, and the founding of his startup, Ashaya, which transforms multi-layered plastic waste into high-quality products.

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Don’t become an entrepreneur, until you’re ready | Anish Malpani | TEDxIIT Patna


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