EP296 Entrepreneurial Skills and Mindsets with Scott Stirrett of Venture for Canada

Young Money with Tracey Bissett

Joining the show today is Scott Stirrett, the Founder and CEO of Venture for Canada (VFC), a national charity that empowers young Canadians with entrepreneurial skills and mindsets. In this episode, Scott shares the inspiring story behind the inception of VFC and discusses its mission and target audience. Whether you're a post-secondary student or a graduate seeking to develop entrepreneurial abilities, Scott provides invaluable guidance on how to pave the path to success.

Listen in as he highlights common missteps made by students in their pursuit of entrepreneurial learning and offers advice to parents and family members on supporting the students and graduates in their lives. You will learn the importance of embracing new experiences and taking calculated risks, why having an open mind is crucial, and more.

“One of the most important things that a young person can do is be willing to have an open mind and try out new things.” - Scott Stirrett

This Week on Young Money:

• How Scott came up with the idea for Venture For Canada.
• A day in the life of running VFC.
• The value of obtaining entrepreneurial skills.
• How having an open mind can benefit you in entrepreneurship.
• How to become more comfortable taking risks.
• Why you should start early with building a network.
• The value of participating in work experiences and entrepreneurship.

Key takeaways:

1. Take calculated risks.
2. Develop a network.
3. Take part in learning experiences.
4. Be decisive.
5. Change is constant.

Connect with Scott Stirrett:

• LinkedIn
• Venture For Canada LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Venture For Canada Twitter
• Instagram
• Website

Resources Mentioned:

• Choose Possibility by Sukhinder Singh Cassidy
• So Good They Can't Ignore You Cal Newport
• The Real Strength of Weak Ties
• EP214 Backpack to Briefcase with Stephanie Koonar
• EP295 Gap Year 101 with Michelle Dittmer of CanGap

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