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Summary
Business schools are helping students become entrepreneurs, especially those who want to make a profit while helping society. Schools offer resources like mentors, competitions, and funding to help students launch businesses that solve real-world problems.
Click to read the article and then answer the questions:
Business schools incubate a generation of ethical entrepreneurs
Questions
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The article talks about “ethical entrepreneurs” — people who start businesses to make money and help society. Why do you think more young entrepreneurs are focused on doing good, not just making a profit?
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Business schools provide resources like mentors, competitions, and funding to help students start companies. How do you think these resources help new entrepreneurs succeed?
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Many successful businesses, like Ocean Bottle, focus on solving environmental or social problems. If you could start a business to help a cause you care about, what would it be?
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Some people believe you don’t need business school to start a company. What are some ways someone could learn the skills they need to be an entrepreneur without going to college?
Dave Martin, Next Gen Personal Finance