What Is a Career as an Entrepreneur Like? In Conversation with a Social Entrepreneur

The Career Discovery Podcast

#26 - On the show today we meet Alex!
Alex works as a Social Entrepreneur in the UK.

Alex kindly shares with us:
Area of expertise (02:54)

• Common misconceptions of the entrepreneur role
• An overview of the entrepreneurial landscape
• The purpose of the entrepreneur role
• The differences between the roles of founder, entrepreneur and CEO
• What an entrepreneur does on an average day
• Most enjoyable parts of the role
• Challenging parts of the role
• Proudest moments in the role

Career journey (50:03)

• How Alex became an entrepreneur from not knowing what he wanted to do
• Highs of the career journey
• Challenges of the career journey
• Importance of role models and mentors

Advice (01:33:59)

• Helpful education, training and skills for aspiring entrepreneurs
• The future of the entrepreneurship
• Advice and resources for people who are keen to find out more about a career in entrepreneurship:
  • My First Million Podcast
  • The Purposeful Project
• Advice for his younger self and you!

We also talk about:

• Social entrepreneurship, ESG and sustainability
• The power of self-awareness
• Navigating overwhelm and burnout
• The importance of knowing and upholding your values
• Embracing failure, resilience and tenacity

So if you’re curious and wondering what an entrepreneur does or how to become an entrepreneur or if you just want to be inspired ~ listen or watch and enjoy!
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