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What happened
Business schools provide foundational knowledge, but they fall short in teaching the practical and emotional aspects of entrepreneurship, such as risk-taking, adaptability, and the resilience needed to thrive in the startup world.
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Key insights
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Practical Experience Over Theory
While business school provides theoretical knowledge, real-world entrepreneurship requires practical experience that school cannot fully replicate.
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Risk Management Skills
Entrepreneurship involves significant risk, and understanding how to manage and embrace these risks is critical, yet often underemphasized in traditional business education.
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Emotional Resilience
The emotional challenges of running a business, including handling failure and stress, are seldom addressed in business school curriculums.
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Adaptability and Innovation
Startups demand quick thinking and adaptability, skills that are not always nurtured in a structured academic environment.