Entrepreneurs think big. They launch new ideas, create jobs, promote economic development. They also help foster sustainable growth and social inclusion. But is entrepreneurship open to everyone? And can it really serve as a social elevator? Yes, argues says entrepreneur and philanthropist John Hope Bryant – if there is the right culture in place. In this podcast he lays out his plan to build financial literacy, self-sufficiency and stronger economies.

To hear more from John Hope Bryant, watch our interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I7IfbgHwtHo

Host: Kate Lancaster

Producer: Robin Allison Davis

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