Upsetting the Applecart

Andrew

Exploring the possibilities of thinking outside the myriad boxes for insights and alternatives that will make our world a more equitable, prosperous, and sustainable place.

Episodes

  1. Episode 1: Unemployable

    05/27/2020

    Episode 1: Unemployable

    Three pernicious myths about entrepreneurs that are inducing drag on American progress. Experienced entrepreneurs aren't team players and are tough to manage. Formal education and advanced degrees are indicators of a person's professional value. It's better to bet on younger talent than to hire someone older with experience. There are countless reasons why a successful entrepreneur would want to take a job in a company: the desire to contribute knowledge, hard-earned wisdom, experience, and ideas among them. Can we—should we—change the thinking around qualifications, cultural fit, and diversity so that they are more inclusive of older experienced people, as well as those with alternative educations and non-standard career paths?

    22 min
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Exploring the possibilities of thinking outside the myriad boxes for insights and alternatives that will make our world a more equitable, prosperous, and sustainable place.

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    Andrew
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