Entrepreneurial mindset

neo-liberal order. Whereas classical liberalism articulated a distinction, and at times even a tension, among the criteria for individual moral, associational, and economic actions, neo-liberalism normatively constructs and interpellates individuals as entrepreneurial actors in every sphere of…

Wesley Lim 4TE-2 Social Entrepreneurship: What everyone needs to know David Bornstein and Susan Davis “Change is constant; Change is inevitable, The need for change is urgent.” These are one of the reasons why Social Entrepreneurship came to be. Many have responded to the loads of problems occurring today by tuning out the world, getting lost in distractions, ignoring these facts, and adopting an attitude of pessimistic detachment. Many would initiate a movement of change but will feel…

Ho Shi Yin, founder of the company Powerco Trading (K.K) Sdn. Bhd in Sabah, Malaysia. The company specialized in manufacturing switchboards, sheet-metal parts and also supplies a wide range of electrical accessories for mostly construction usages. It was founded the year 1982 in Kota Kinabalu, a small city in Sabah. Under the leadership of Mr. Ho, the company had expanded over 3 states in the country, including Sabah, Sarawak, and Kuala Lumpur in the last 5 years. The reputation he had built for…

In the 1800’s, America experienced an Industrial Revolution and a boom in immigration, inventions and entrepreneuralship. Immigration, immigrants, and entrepreneuralship are all very closely related. Entrepreneurs throughout history have had several characteristics in common. First, they were given an opportunity that led to hard work, which led to innovation, which led to vision. What drove immigrants to come to America? They saw opportunity. And almost more than the Americans already living in…

It's actually quite simple. It's your mindset. Your mindset is the attitude that you have toward something. And your mindset is the deciding factor in whether or not you'll actually achieve the success that you're looking for. You can have a negative or a positive mindset. People who have negative attitudes usually see the reasons why something can't be achieved and these people are self-limiting when it comes to success. But people with positive mindsets see the problems in a task and look…

A few years ago, my grandmother fell extremely ill and required intensive medical care. Upon hearing the news, my family flew to Vietnam and spent two weeks away from our jobs and schooling in order to care for her. The hospital that my grandmother was being treated in was located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Like many of the hospitals in Vietnam, this one was overcrowded, under-equipped, and severely understaffed. Only the wealthy could afford the adequate treatment they required, and…

1. OVERVIEW 1.1 Who is Elim Chew? Elim Chew is the founder and president of the popular streetwear brand, 77th street, and is currently a leading youth and young adults streetwear fashion and accessories retail chain. Chew started off with a humble shop at Far East Plaza, and have since established a firm footing in Singapore’s fashion industry. 77th Street eventually ventured into the market of Malaysia in a partnership, where it was later sold off and renamed. Currently, she…

aspect of its citizen’s lives. This warn-torn and suffering nation was the perfect breeding ground for this new philosophy, as was every nation that was experiencing the same economic turmoil. This new way of life differed greatly from that of an entrepreneurial…

Policy-makers have yet to understand the strategic transition; however, many in the entrepreneurial space community have a clearer perception and are acting on it (Vedda). This mindset must transfer to the government. According to James Vedda’s journal, Companies like Deep Space Industries and Planetary Resources Inc. recognize that the future of space faring lies in the ability to…

In a relatively short amount of time, just over one generation, Ireland has transformed to be one of the world 's most successful countries in Western Europe. The term ‘Celtic Tiger’ was coined to describe Ireland during the first large growth spurt in the late 1990’s where they saw a growth rate over 6%. This first large growth can be attributed to the time when many investors, mainly from the tech sector, flocked to Ireland due to their favorable tax rates of 12.5%, which was 10-15% lower…