#26 - On the show today we meet Alex! 

Alex works as a Social Entrepreneur in the UK. 

Alex kindly shares with us:  

Area of expertise (02:54)

• Common misconceptions of the entrepreneur role 
• An overview of the entrepreneurial landscape 
• The purpose of the entrepreneur role
• The differences between the roles of founder, entrepreneur and CEO    
• What an entrepreneur does on an average day   
• Most enjoyable parts of the role  
• Challenging parts of the role  
• Proudest moments in the role

Career journey (50:03)

• How Alex became an entrepreneur from not knowing what he wanted to do 
• Highs of the career journey   
• Challenges of the career journey  
• Importance of role models and mentors

Advice (01:33:59)

• Helpful education, training and skills for aspiring entrepreneurs  
• The future of the entrepreneurship 
• Advice and resources for people who are keen to find out more about a career in entrepreneurship: 
  • My First Million Podcast 
  • The Purposeful Project 
• Advice for his younger self and you! 

We also talk about:

• Social entrepreneurship, ESG and sustainability 
• The power of self-awareness 
• Navigating overwhelm and burnout 
• The importance of knowing and upholding your values 
• Embracing failure, resilience and tenacity

So if you’re curious and wondering what an entrepreneur does or how to become an entrepreneur or if you just want to be inspired ~ listen or watch and enjoy!

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