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Gaining an Extended Education in Entrepreneurship
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1:17:12 - 1:19:04 (01:51)

The guest speaker talks about gaining experience in entrepreneurship by getting involved in another organization and gaining extended education on someone else's charter, which teaches grit and resilience. They also discuss the importance of a long-term approach to business, such as the Japanese concept of developing an ecosystem around a company.

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