Social entrepreneurship is a powerful force for positive change, driven by a deep sense of purpose and a commitment to creating a better world. It requires a unique blend of vision, empathy, and determination to identify and pursue innovative solutions to the most pressing social challenges we face. At its core, social entrepreneurship is about … Continue reading What is social entrepreneurship and why does it matter?
Interview With Robert Braathe
Robert Braathe, founder and owner of BE Your Start and Braathe Enterprises, has many years of experience with major American companies including GAP, Disney, and Apple. He has the special ability and unseen willingness to pass on his knowledge and experience from these companies to young people from all around the world, helping them start … Continue reading Interview With Robert Braathe
TrepCon at Fordham University
On Saturday, February 23, Robert Braathe traveled down to New York City to experience Fordham University 8th annual TrepCon. TrepCon is an event put on every year by the Fordham Entrepreneurship society and Fordham Gabelli School of Business, the day consisted of speakers and panels across many different fields discussing their successes in entrepreneurship and … Continue reading TrepCon at Fordham University
Encouraging and Managing Idea Creation
This is a research paper I wrote in 2010 for my Managing Creativity in the Organization PhD class - Robert Braathe As CEO of my company, I’d encourage freedom of expression, creative thinking, and innovation in order to generate significant idea creation. Harvard Business Press (2003) indicates that businesses that flow along an S-Curve when … Continue reading Encouraging and Managing Idea Creation
Braathe Volunteers as a Judge at the Greater Capital Region STEAM Expo
For the second year in a row, Robert Braathe served as a volunteer evaluator for the Greater Capital Region STEAM Expo in Colonie, NY. Robert volunteered with over 20 others from the Albany area community to critique high school student projects from Hudson Falls, Colonie and other areas. See a list of the participants below:
How to See Opportunity
A major key to being successful in life is the ability to see opportunity when it happens. By recognizing the problem from the beginning helps you identify and create both an interesting and creative solution. A key step into spotting opportunity would be to think outside the box. It is important to notice opportunities that … Continue reading How to See Opportunity
How Entrepreneurship Changes People’s Perspective of the World
Choosing a career is arguably the biggest decision a person can make. It can determine the people that will surround you on a daily basis, where you will live, how much free time you will have, and even the person you will become. Entrepreneurship gives people a unique opportunity to have more control over these … Continue reading How Entrepreneurship Changes People’s Perspective of the World
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