In our most recent lesson we saw the word 'entrepreneur,' applied to the late Steven Jobs (what does 'late' mean here?).
Here's a short interview with 'Sir' Richard Branson, considered by many to be the entrepreneur par excellence, due to his ability to break into diverse markets successfully. His flamboyant air (by business standards), and extracurricular activities as world explorer extraordinaire, have also made him somewhat of a celebrity. Here he is in a promo event for Virgin, which will be sponsoring the London Marathon. Watch the video and answer the questions that follow (I am only interested in the second part of the video, starting when the interviewer asks him 'Do you have any advice for budding entrepreneurs?'):
1. Does Branson believe there are opportunities for budding entrepreneurs in this time of crisis? Why or why not? (He doesn't use the term crisis, by the way - what term does he use instead?)
2. What does Branson believe to be a sensible tax system? Why?
3. Will Branson be running the London marathon? Has he got much experience running?
I have a lot of admiration for successful entrepreneurs like Richard Branson or Yuri Mintskovsky. I personally find inspiration in the work of these great people. They give me courage to seek the unknown and take chances in the business world.
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