Welcome back to The Path Forward! Today, we have Dr. Rick Fernandez, joined by Tom Ellsworth, The Biz Doc. Tom, an entrepreneur and mentor, shares valuable insights about the learning curve of failure and its effects on young entrepreneurs. He shares with us the power of not coddling students and letting them fail so they can gain experience. He also discusses the future of STEM careers and finding a job with shared culture and values. This is an exciting episode you won’t want to miss!

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Host: Dr. Rick Fernandez 

Guest: Tom Ellsworth, The Biz Doc

Time Stamps & Show Notes

(00:00 - 02:30) Introduction

(02:31 - 04:46) Technology Affecting Student Skills

(04:47 - 06:28) Parenting Techniques Affecting Children

(06:29 - 09:25) The Power of Failure

(09:26 - 11:57) Preparing Students the Hard Way

(11:58 - 14:45) Interviewing Candidates

(14:46 - 17:00) Lessons from Failures

(17:01 - 22:14) Resolving Issues as a Company 

(22:15 - 29:15) Future of STEM Careers

(29:16 - 31:50) Training the Next Workforce

(31:51 - 33:29) Outro