Extracts from Richard Branson's article on entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs are contrarian value creators. 

They see economic value where others see heaps of nothing. 

They see business opportunities where others see only dead ends.

”The entrepreneurs who succeed usually want to make a difference to people’s lives, not just to make money! The desire to change things for the better is the motivation for taking risks and pursuing seemingly impossible business ideas.

Although there is healthy debate over entrepreneurial motives, (almost) everybody agrees it is a concept that should be encouraged and celebrated.

So how should we go about stimulating the job creators of the future? 

Encourage and nurture the “crazy diamonds” of tomorrow. 

Where do you think entrepreneurship will go in the coming decades?

What can Australia do to encourage Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Australia? 

• Mentorship and guidance
• location
• funding.